They are perhaps best known for performing the song "Monkey Magic" for the 1978 television series "Saiyūki," which was brought over to the United Kingdom as "Monkey." This led to several releases through BBC Records, including "Monkey Magic," "Gandhara," and the LP "Monkey," which charted in the UK. Godiego are also noteworthy for performing the theme song "Galaxy Express 999" (Three-Nine) for the animated movie, and for the soundtrack to the 1977 Nobuhiko Obayashi film "House," in which they also appear in a brief cameo.
They were the first rock band to play in the People's Republic of China as well as Nepal.
Salad Girl
Godiego Lyrics
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with a smile, Greet the day
Open up the windows wide
To let the sun shine through
It kisses your hair
that smells of lemon lime
Caresses your cheeks of rose
And your clear eyes of blue
salada girl, salad girl
Salad girl, salad girl,
I love you!
You muss up your hair
And winkle up your nose
With twinkling, laughing eyes,
You say hello to me
Fresh, clean and sweet
so simple, so natural
You're everything
I dreamed a girl could ever be
I love my salad girl,
salada girl, salad girl
Salad girl, salad girl,
I love you!
oh yes my salad girl,
salad girl, salad girl
Salad girl, salad girl,
I love you!
You wake up in the morning
with a smile, Greet the day
Open up the windows wide
To let the sun shine through
It kisses your hair
that smells of lemon lime
Caresses your cheeks of rose
And your clear eyes of blue
I love my salad girl,
salada girl, salad girl
Salad girl, salad girl,
I love you!
oh yes my salad girl,
salad girl, salad girl
Salad girl, salad girl,
I love you!
I love my salad girl,
salada girl, salad girl
Salad girl, salad girl,
I love you!
The lyrics of "Salad Girl" by Godiego are an ode to the titular character, whom the singer admires for her freshness, simplicity, and natural beauty. The song describes the girl waking up in the morning with a smile, opening the windows to let in the sun, and radiating a sense of vitality and joy that permeates the world around her. The girl's hair smells of lemon and lime, her cheeks are rosy, and her eyes are clear blue. She greets the singer with a wink and a smile, embodying everything the singer ever dreamed a girl could be. The refrain, "I love my salad girl, salada girl, salad girl, I love you!" sums up the singer's feelings for this captivating figure.
In interpreting the lyrics, one might see the "salad girl" as representing a kind of platonic ideal of beauty and purity. The natural imagery - the sun, the scent of citrus, the rosy cheeks - suggest that this kind of beauty is not manufactured or artificial, but rather emerges from a healthy, harmonious relationship with the environment. By extension, one could read the song as a celebration of the natural world and humanity's connection to it.
Line by Line Meaning
You wake up in the morning
The beginning of a new day that starts with a positive energy.
with a smile, Greet the day
A positive attitude towards life expressed through a sincere smile.
Open up the windows wide
A gesture that welcomes and embraces positivity, fresh air, and new beginnings.
To let the sun shine through
Creating an atmosphere of warmth and light, encouraging growth, and opportunity to prosper.
It kisses your hair
A warm and loving embrace from the sun, touching and caressing your body.
that smells of lemon lime
A sweet and refreshing fragrance, energizing the senses and creating an invigorating atmosphere.
Caresses your cheeks of rose
A gentle touch that enhances the beauty of your complexion, sending love and appreciation to your body.
And your clear eyes of blue
Your vibrant and clear vision, full of inspiration and the ability to see beauty in everything.
I love my salad girl,
An endearing expression of affection and admiration for someone who is wholesome, pure, and delightful.
salada girl, salad girl
A repetition of 'salad girl', as a way of emphasizing the unique quality and beauty of the person being described.
Salad girl, salad girl,
A repetition of 'salad girl', as a way of emphasizing the unique quality and beauty of the person being described.
I love you!
A declaration of love and devotion, expressing deep affection, desire, and admiration.
oh yes my salad girl,
An expression of enthusiasm and excitement, combined with a deep sense of appreciation and gratitude.
I love you!
A declaration of love and devotion, expressing deep affection, desire, and admiration.
salad girl, salad girl
A repetition of 'salad girl', as a way of emphasizing the unique quality and beauty of the person being described.
Salad girl, salad girl,
A repetition of 'salad girl', as a way of emphasizing the unique quality and beauty of the person being described.
I love you!
A declaration of love and devotion, expressing deep affection, desire, and admiration.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: narahashi youko
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