Girl
Graham "Suggs" McPherson Lyrics


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Here's the simple story of a boy
Who didn't know how to enjoy his life
Too busy running down the street
Running just following his feet

As a younger bristling boy
Bursting through the world
Night time obsessions
Like all the boys and girls
Twisting turn of left and right
Body soul and mind
Searching through dry autumn leaves
For things he cannot find

Oh girl, you've got me in a whirl
Oh girl, girl, you've got me in a whirl

Who started hanging round with plastic faces
Who started hanging round in unromantic places
Who pretty soon thought he'd really lost his mind
And when it's gone it's pretty hard to find

Oh girl, you've got me in a whirl
Oh girl, girl, you've got me in a whirl

Falling right out of the sky
Never thought you could get so high
Nothing is as it seems, to the girl, to the girl with the dream
To the girl with the dream

Oh girl, you've got me in a whirl
Oh girl, girl, you've got me in a whirl





Oh girl, oh girl, you've got me in a whirl

Overall Meaning

The song "Girl" by Graham "Suggs" McPherson tells the story of a boy who struggles to find enjoyment in his life. He is constantly running, but not sure where he is going or what he is looking for. He reminisces about his younger days, when his mind and body were free to explore the world around him. However, as he got older, he became preoccupied with societal expectations and surrounded himself with people who lacked depth and authenticity. He began to question his sanity and lost touch with his true self.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of yearning that is directed towards a girl who has captivated the boy's attention. She represents a sense of freedom and possibility that he has lost touch with. He is mesmerized by her and feels like he is in a whirlwind whenever he is around her. She is the girl with the dream, the one who sees beyond the facade and embraces her true self.


Overall, the song explores themes of self-discovery, breaking free from societal expectations, and the search for authenticity in a world that can feel shallow and inauthentic at times.


Line by Line Meaning

Here's the simple story of a boy
This is a straightforward story about a boy


Who didn't know how to enjoy his life
He wasn't able to fully enjoy life


Too busy running down the street
He was too occupied with aimless wandering


Running just following his feet
He had no particular path or destination


As a younger bristling boy
As a young, energetic boy


Bursting through the world
Full of excitement and exploration


Night time obsessions
Obsessed with nighttime activities


Like all the boys and girls
Similar to others his age


Twisting turn of left and right
Directionless, unsure of which way to go


Body soul and mind
Every part of him was searching


Searching through dry autumn leaves
Looking for something that isn't there


For things he cannot find
Unable to locate what he's searching for


Who started hanging round with plastic faces
Started to hang out with fake people


Who started hanging round in unromantic places
Frequenting emotionless environments


Who pretty soon thought he'd really lost his mind
Felt like he was going insane


And when it's gone it's pretty hard to find
Once you've lost something, it's challenging to regain


Falling right out of the sky
Falling down fast


Never thought you could get so high
Surprised by how elevated he felt


Nothing is as it seems, to the girl, to the girl with the dream
The girl with the dream realizes that appearances can be deceiving


To the girl with the dream
This sentiment is targeted specifically towards the dreamer


Oh girl, you've got me in a whirl
He's mesmerized by the girl


Oh girl, girl, you've got me in a whirl
He's completely wrapped up in her


Oh girl, oh girl, you've got me in a whirl
His feelings towards her are overwhelming




Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: GRAHAM MCPHERSON, STEVE LIRONI

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Comments from YouTube:

Janet Simmons

Nice one leah. This one's a definite addition to my I-Pod

BaggyTrousers

Nice editing Leah!

meatyboy01

NICE ONE!!:)

meatyboy01

NICE ONE!!:)

daisy butler

♥!!

Raina1967

AWWWWWWWW Love the Suggs ; )

YO YO

Why doesn't graham talk about being Scottish Also, he never tsk about his Scottish part in any interviews

DAVID OWEN WINTER

leah is in love bless her

esm.3 x

is that #thatcherjoe's dad?

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