Laura
Girls Lyrics


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Well I’ve been sitting on this couch
Feeling kinda bored and uninspired

Writing thinly veiled fiction for the soul
And feeling like a liar

I’ve been thinking about you, Laura
And thinking about the songs that you sing

And how you sang with such conviction
I almost forgot they weren’t for me

And I know you’re from another planet
And you’re crazy as a loon
But it’s too cold down here on Earth
To go up on the roof

But I’ll feel a little less alone
When I’m sitting in my room

Writing songs about you

Well I’ve been lying in this bed
Trying once again to find my muse

But if we’re only gonna die
Or worse get middle aged
Then what’s the use?
Still I remember what you said
How it’d be when you were dead and gone

And you are and here I am
Living proof that someone’s world
Had carried on

And I know you’re from another planet
And you’re crazy as a loon
But it’s too cold down here on Earth
To go up on the roof

But I’ll feel a little less alone




When I’m sitting in my room
Writing songs about you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Laura" by Girls express the singer's desire to reconcile with a former friend. The song begins with the singer reflecting on the deterioration of their friendship, wondering where things went wrong. The singer then admits to having tried to act tough and mean as a defense mechanism but regrets this behavior and hopes their former friend will forgive them. Throughout the song, the singer repeatedly asks for forgiveness and to be given a chance to set things right.


The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to rekindle their friendship and not to hold a grudge anymore. The final line, "Friends forever," underscores the sentiment that the singer wishes to repair the friendship for the long haul. Although the singer acknowledges that they have made mistakes, they are ready to put in effort towards repairing the friendship and building a new, positive foundation.


In essence, "Laura" is a plea for forgiveness and reconciliation. The lyrics express a yearning to repair a broken friendship and a willingness to do whatever it takes to make amends. It is a powerful message that emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, empathy, and friendship in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Where did it start?
What caused the rift between us?


We used to be friends
We had a friendship in the past


Now when I run into you I pretend I don't see you, I know that you hate me
When I see you, I ignore you because I can sense your hate towards me


I've tried to be tough
I've tried to act strong


I've tried to be mean
I've attempted to be rude or cruel towards you


I don't want to be like this
I don't want our relationship to be like this


And I hope that you listen, all I'm trying to say is
I hope you hear me, because all I want to say is


Reach out and touch me, I'm right here
Let's communicate and connect, I'm available


And I don't want to fight anymore
I want to resolve our issues and stop arguing


I really wanna be your friend forever
I genuinely desire to be your friend for life


Friend until the end of it all
Our friendship will endure to the very end


I know I've made mistakes
I'm aware I've done wrong things


But I'm asking you give me a break
But please grant me some leniency


You've been a bitch
You've acted unpleasantly towards me


I've been an ass
I've behaved foolishly or rudely


I don't want to point the finger
I don't want to assign blame


I just know I don't like it, I don't wanna do this
I simply dislike this situation, and I want to end it


What can I do?
What actions can I take to reconcile with you?


Is it too late?
Is it too far gone to salvage our friendship?


I just want to say I'm sorry
I want to express my regret and apologize


Laura, baby, I'm right here
Hey Laura, I'm available to talk


But I'm asking you to give me a break
However, I humbly ask for your forgiveness


Friends forever
Our friendship will be forever




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kuriosoranj5022

Where did it start?
We used to be friends
Now when I run into you
I pretend I don't see you, I know that you hate me
I've tried to be tough
I've tried to be mean
I don't want to be like this
And I hope that you listen, all I'm trying to say is
Reach out and touch me, I'm right here
And I don't want to fight anymore
I really wanna be your friend forever
Friend until the end of it all
I know I've made mistakes
But I'm asking you give me a break
I really wanna be your friend forever
Friends forever
You've been a bitch
I've been an ass
I don't want to point the finger
I just know I don't like it, I don't wanna do this
What can I do?
Is it too late?
I just want to say I'm sorry
And I hope you listen, all I'm trying to say is
Reach out and touch me, I'm right here
And I don't want to fight anymore
I really wanna be your friend forever
Friend until the end of it all
I know I've made mistakes
But I'm asking you give me a break
I really wanna be your friend forever
Friends forever
Laura, baby, I'm right here
And I don't wanna fight anymore
I really wanna be your friend forever
Friend until the end of it all
I know I've made mistakes
But I'm asking you to give me a break
I really wanna be your friend forever
Friends forever



All comments from YouTube:

@sflurp

Just leaving a message to say how much I loved this band. RIP JR.

@bao9

RIP JR 😢 Thank you for the music that shaped me to who I am today

@naimaanima5250

love you JR ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

@Martel4

I always tell the girls, never take it seriously, if ya never take it seriosuly, ya never get hurt, ya never get hurt, ya always have fun, and if you ever get lonely, just go to the record store and visit your friends. 

@Drakkiore

good old fucking 2009... those were the days...

@scarredsky

probably one of the best bands of the decade

@isabelamontano4495

always feeling nostalgic about that time.

@WickedWolverine

Christopher looks a lot like Ryan Gosling sometimes. They both have that jaded European look..gaunt with droopy eyes and fragile cheekbones. Love it!

@scottEhall3

For anybody who winds up alone after a party on a beach in Northern California with a kinda warm bottle of wine, Girls has written your theme songs.

@LSUOdyssey

a warm bottle of wine with a syringe full of 10 ifferent opiates ....then yes!

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