She May Be
Golden Earring Lyrics


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From the Album:
* Just Earrings

She may be
The girl you're holding tight
She's the one
I cried for every night
I warn you friend
It must be soon
And she will say goodbye
Just like mine
Your arms and veins
Will fly in the sky
One thing I know for sure
This happened once before
She'll turn her back on you
And take me in her arms again
She may be
The girl you're holding tight
She's the one
I cried for every night
Now she's the kind of girl
Who always flies around
But someday soon she'll see it
That I'm the only real love




That mine's the only real love
That mine's the only real love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song 'She May Be' by Golden Earring explore the feelings of a man who has lost his girlfriend to someone else. He warns his friend, who is holding this girl tight, that soon she will leave him and come back to him. The lyrics are full of emotion and paint a picture of a desperate man who is trying to get his girl back.


The song is a classic example of a story-driven rock ballad, where the lyrics are more important than the music. The melancholic melody of the song creates an emotional atmosphere, which makes the lyrics more impactful. The lyrics of the song describe the singer's pain and heartbreak, which is relatable to anyone who has gone through a similar experience.


In conclusion, 'She May Be' is a timeless song that captures the heartbreak of losing someone you love. The lyrics are poetic and emotional, and the music complements it perfectly. The song has stood the test of time and is still relevant today, more than 50 years after its release.


Line by Line Meaning

She may be
The girl in question is uncertain


The girl you're holding tight
You are currently in the position that I once held


She's the one
She is the love of my life


I cried for every night
She caused me great emotional pain


I warn you friend
I advise you as a warning from experience


It must be soon
The inevitable end is fast approaching


And she will say goodbye
She will leave you


Just like mine
Our situations will be the same


Your arms and veins
Your embrace and emotions


Will fly in the sky
Will be left high and dry


One thing I know for sure
I am certain of one thing


This happened once before
I have experienced this before


She'll turn her back on you
She will reject you


And take me in her arms again
She will return to me


Now she's the kind of girl
Her personality is such


Who always flies around
She is flighty and fickle


But someday soon she'll see it
She will eventually realize


That I'm the only real love
My love is the one true love


That mine's the only real love
No other love compares to mine




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Comments from YouTube:

@joekraft5913

Im a 29 year old white American farmer from Idaho, how you guys arent in the rock n roll hall of fame is an injustice, more like then hall of LAME! Cause you guy's fuckin rock, love you all, cheers from America this next beer is for you George

@kozagong

Rock n roll hall of fame is a popculture bullshit from the business by the business, who cares

@user-lk7oy8hp2u

I have loved Golden Earring since 1984. Theyre criminally underrated😢

@victorvandenbelt2179

I remember buying this single back in the day. We played it with our band in school. We called our band Golden Sea, because we loved Earring and lived in a town by the sea. Hands down the best Dutch rockband ever.

@jring3058

I saw Golden Earring at the Roxy Theater in Northampton, PA in 1974. I still remember it in detail today at 66. One of the best bands I have ever seen. Their encore was Radar Love. I was standing by the stage in this small venue and took home a souvenir "drum stick" thrown into the crowd. A wonderful night to remember.

@sweetfaith2011

George Kooymans has a hell of a voice and this is such a great song. Love and prayers for George from America.

@henrico7niente

George...I hope you will not suffer. Poor guy! (A.L.S.) I appreciated your voice and guitar playing so much!!!

@RB-tl8cf

Today, I heard the best song of Golden Earring... First time I’ve heard it... and I’m Dutch. A little ashamed I am indeed. Radar love was my all time best... until today that is. Wow. Blown away!

@edzedeboer9230

First time you hear this?? What's your age?

@chiamo60

This song will always remind me of my dear friend, Denise DeJulio. It is still hard for me to comprehend that she passed away three years ago and taken from those of us who loved her much too soon and I just know she is still flying on strange wings on the other side. She is the one who turned me on to Golden Earring in 1974 and I will be forever grateful to her for so many things. She loved Gold Earring more than anyone I ever knew and we all loved her.

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