Funny Little Frog
God Help the Girl Lyrics


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Honey, lovin' you is the greatest thing,
I get to be myself and I get to sing,
I get to play at being irresponsible,
I come home late and love your soul,
I never forget you in my prayers,
I never have a bad thing to report.

You're my picture on the wall,
You're my vision in the hall,
You're the one I'm talking to,
When I get in from my work,
You are my guy, and you don't even know it,
I am living out the life of a poet,
I am the jester in the ancient court,
And you're the funny little frog in my doorway.

My eye sight's fading, my hearing's dim,
I can't get insured for the state I'm in,
I'm a danger to myself I've been starting fights,
At the party at the club on a Saturday night,
But I don't get disapproving from my boy,
He gets all the highlights wrapped in joy.

You're my picture on the wall,
You're my vision in the hall,
You're the one I'm talking to,
When I get in from my work,
You are my guy, and you don't even know it,
I am living out the life of a poet,
I am the jester in the ancient court,
And you're the funny little frog in my throat.

I had a conversation with you at night,
It's a little one sided but that's all right,
I tell you in the kitchen about my day,
You sit on the bed in the dark changing places,
With the ghost that was there before you came,
You've come to save my life again.

I don't dare to touch your hand,
I don't dare to think of you,
In a physical way,
And I don't know how you smell,
You are the cover of my magazine,
You're my fashion tip, a living museum,




I'd pay to visit you on rainy Sundays,
And maybe tell you all about it, someday.

Overall Meaning

The song “Funny Little Frog” by God Help the Girl is a love song that portrays a relationship where the singer feels like she can be herself and free. She sees her partner as her inspiration, her muse, and the one who gives her the freedom to be who she truly is. She sings about how much she loves him and how much he means to her in her life. The line “Honey, lovin’ you is the greatest thing” emphasizes how much joy and happiness he brings into her life. She also acknowledges how he unknowingly plays a significant role in it.


The lyrics “You're the funny little frog in my doorway” is an interesting metaphor that depicts how her partner is amusing and entertaining, and at times a bit of a tease that brightens her day. The use of “frog” highlights the silliness in their relationship and creates a playful tone in the song. The singer also admits to her struggles in life, such as her failing eyesight and declining hearing. She expresses some of the issues she faces but also points out how supportive her partner is. The line “You've come to save my life again” suggests that her partner has been there for her and supported her through her struggles.


The song is rich in metaphors and imagery. It paints a picture of a loving relationship between two individuals that are free to be themselves. The song praises the simplicity of love and how much it impacts our lives. The song is a perfect example of how love can have a significant impact on one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Honey, lovin' you is the greatest thing,
Expressing affection for your partner is a wonderful thing, it allows you to be yourself and sing while pretending to be carefree.


I get to be myself and I get to sing,
Being in a relationship makes you feel comfortable in your own skin and allows you to express yourself through music.


I get to play at being irresponsible,
It's okay to sometimes act wild and irresponsible in a relationship as long as you balance it out with good behavior.


I come home late and love your soul,
Even if you come home late, it's important to show love to your partner's soul in order to maintain a strong bond.


I never forget you in my prayers,
Praying for your partner and their well-being is a way to show affection and concern.


I never have a bad thing to report.
It's better to focus on the positive aspects of your relationship rather than spreading negativity.


You're my picture on the wall,
Your partner is a constant reminder of the love and bond shared within the relationship.


You're my vision in the hall,
Your partner is an important presence in your life, always in sight and never out of mind.


You're the one I'm talking to,
When discussing your day, your thoughts naturally turn to your partner, prioritizing them as a confidant.


When I get in from my work,
After a long day of work, you look forward to talking to your significant other.


You are my guy, and you don't even know it,
Your partner may not know how much they mean to you but you cherish and appreciate their presence.


I am living out the life of a poet,
Being in love feels like living out the pages of a romantic poem, filled with passion and appreciation.


I am the jester in the ancient court,
You feel playful and humorous in your relationship, as if you're entertaining royalty in an ancient court.


And you're the funny little frog in my doorway.
Your partner is like a magical creature who makes you smile and brings light to your life.


My eye sight's fading, my hearing's dim,
As you age, your senses begin to fade and you may feel insecure about your health.


I can't get insured for the state I'm in,
You may feel like a risk to health insurance companies due to age or previous health conditions.


I'm a danger to myself I've been starting fights,
You may be turning to aggression as a result of your own personal struggles.


At the party at the club on a Saturday night,
You may be going out and partying to try and escape your problems for a little while.


But I don't get disapproving from my boy,
Your partner doesn't judge or disapprove of your behavior, and instead focuses on the happy moments.


He gets all the highlights wrapped in joy.
Your partner chooses to focus on the positive aspects of your life and cherishes them.


I had a conversation with you at night,
Having a deep conversation with your partner at night is an intimate thing.


It's a little one sided but that's all right,
Not every conversation will be perfectly balanced, but that doesn't mean it's not meaningful.


I tell you in the kitchen about my day,
Part of the beauty of being in a relationship is sharing the mundane parts of your day with your partner.


You sit on the bed in the dark changing places,
Your partner is a grounding presence in your life, reminding you of their love and companionship.


With the ghost that was there before you came,
Your partner has replaced any negative experiences or ghosts from your past.


You've come to save my life again.
Your partner is a saving grace in your life, bringing you joy and purpose.


I don't dare to touch your hand,
Sometimes you may feel timid or shy around your partner, nervous to express your affection.


I don't dare to think of you,
You may be hesitant to let your mind wander towards romantic or passionate thoughts of your partner.


In a physical way,
You may feel hesitant to express physical desire or attraction towards your partner.


And I don't know how you smell,
Your partner is a mystery to you, and you may not fully understand all aspects of them.


You are the cover of my magazine,
Your partner is a source of inspiration and admiration, like a magazine cover model.


You're my fashion tip, a living museum,
Your partner is a timeless source of inspiration for your style and lifestyle choices.


I'd pay to visit you on rainy Sundays,
Rainy Sundays are a special occasion and you'd be willing to take the time and effort to visit your partner.


And maybe tell you all about it, someday.
One day, you hope to share all your secrets and experiences with your partner.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB KILDEA, CHRISTOPHER GEDDES, MICHAEL COOKE, RICHARD COLBURN, SARAH MARTIN, STEPHEN JACKSON, STUART MURDOCH

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Michael Grant

Honey, lovin' you is the greatest thing
I get to be myself and I get to sing
I get to play at being irresponsible
I come home late at night and I love your soul
I never forget you in my prayers
I never have a bad thing to report

[Chorus]
You're my picture on the wall
You're my vision in the hall
You're the one I'm talking to
When I get in from my work
You are my girl, and you don't even know it
I am livin out the life of a poet
I am the jester in the ancient court
You're the funny little frog in my throat

[Verse 2]
My eye sight's fading, my hearing's dim
I can't get insured for the state I'm in
I'm a danger to myself I've been starting fights
At the party at the club on a Saturday night
But I don't get disapproving from my girl
She gets the all highlights wrapped in pearls
You're my picture on the wall
You're my vision in the hall
You're the one I'm talking to
When I get in from my work
You are my girl, and you don't even know it
I am livin out the life of a poet
I am the jester in the ancient court
You're the funny little frog in my throat

[Verse 3]
I had a conversation with you at night
It's a little one sided but that's alright
I tell you in the kitchen about my day
You sit on the bed in the dark changing places
With the ghost that was there before you came
You've come to save my life again

[Verse 4]
I don't dare to touch your hand
I don't dare to think of you
In a physical way
And I don't know how you smell
You are the cover of my magazine
You're my fashion tip, a living museum
I'd pay to visit you on rainy Sundays
I'll maybe tell you all about it someday



Antônio

Honey lovin you is the greatest thing
I get to be myself and I get to sing
I get to play at being irresponsible
I come home late at night and I love your soul
I never forget you in my prayers
I never have a bad thing to report

You're my picture on the wall, you're my vision in the hall
You're the one I'm talking to, when I get in from my work
You're my guy and you don't even know it
You're the funny little frog in my throat

My eyesight's fading, my hearing's dying
I can't get insured for the state I'm in
I'm a danger to myself I've been starting fights
At the party at the club on a Saturday night
But I don't get disapproving from my boy
He gets all the highlights wrapped in joy

You're my picture on the wall, you're my vision in the hall
You're the one I'm talking to, when I get in from my work
You're my guy and you don't even know it
I am livin out the life of a poet
I am the jester in the ancient court
You're the funny little frog in my throat

I had a conversation with you at night
It's a little one sided but that's all right
I tell you in the kitchen about my day
You sit on the bed in the dark changing places
With the ghost that was there before you came
You've come to save my life again

I don't dare to touch your hand
I don't dare to think of you in a physical way
And i don't know how you smell
You're the cover of my magazine
You're a fashion tip, a living museum

I'd pay to visit you on rainy Sundays
I'll maybe tell you all about it someday



Ella Ashlin

Honey lovin' you is the greatest thing
I get to be myself and I get to sing
I get to play at being irresponsible
I come home late at night and I love your soul
I never forget you in my prayers
I never have a bad thing to report
You're my picture on the wall
You're my vision in the hall
You're the one I'm talking to
When I get in from my work
You are my girl, and you don't even know it
I am livin' out the life of a poet
I am the jester in the ancient court
You're the funny little frog in my throat
My eye sight's fading, my hearing's dim
I can't get insured for the state I'm in
I'm a danger to myself I've been starting fights
At the party at the club on a Saturday night
But I don't get disapproving from my girl
She gets the all highlights wrapped in pearls.
You're my picture on the wall
You're my vision in the hall
You're the one I'm talking to
When I get in from my work
You are my girl, and you don't even know it
I am livin' out the life of a poet
I am the jester in the ancient court
You're the funny little frog in my throat
I had a conversation with you at night
It's a little one sided but that's alright
I tell you in the kitchen about my day
You sit on the bed in the dark changing places
With the ghost that was there before you came
You've come to save my life again
I don't dare to touch your hand
I don't dare to think of you
In a physical way
And I don't know how you smell
You are the cover of my magazine
You're my fashion tip, a living museum
I'd pay to visit you on rainy Sundays
I'll maybe tell you all about it someday



All comments from YouTube:

Darren Smith

I'm a huge Belle and Sebastian fan I love everything they've done but for some reason this version is so much better than the original

Antônio

Yeah.

tinnabhat tan

agree

Andy K

Try playing the B&S version at 0.75 speed ;)

A L

She sings with more patience than anyone I've ever heard

Derric Rushlow

What a great mix of tempo, beat, lyrics, and heavenly vocals. SWEEEEET! This girl sings effortlessly.

Falk Holzfeld

Though I pretty much love everything by Belle&Sebastian (and especially THE LIFE PURSUIT) I really prefer this version of the song because of the nice musical arrangement (the voicing of the backing-vocals... facemeltig! And the solo voice in the last verse (2:46...) is heaven!) and because that female voice has a... soul-attitude which seems to be a surprisingly good match in a B&S-song! Plus... I'm a guy, and the singer is such a natural beauty :o)

Verónica Vilca

This song is dedicated to my little bunny Ziggy. Today he's already 4 years old. 🐰💕

camila

@Verónica Vilca AWWW THATS SO CUTE OMG

Verónica Vilca

@camila yesss, he's a senior bunny now and I still love him very much 🌟

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