Girlfriend
Gym Class Heroes feat. Patrick Stump Lyrics


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Ba ba da da
Ba ba da da
Ba ba da da, ba ba da da, ba ba da da

Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot
(Ba ba da da, ba ba da da.)

It's been some time since we last spoke
This is gonna sound like a bad joke
But mama I fell in love again
It's safe to say I have a new girlfriend

And I know it sounds so old
But cupid got me in a chokehold
And I'm afraid I might give in
Towel's on the mat, my white flag is wavin' (ba ba da da)

I mean she even cooks me pancakes
And Alka-Seltzer when my tummy aches
If that ain't love then I don't know what love is

We even got a secret handshake
And she loves the music that my band makes
I know I'm young but if I had to choose her or the sun
I'd be one nocturnal son of a gun
(Ba ba da da, ba ba da da)

Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot
(Ba ba da da, ba ba da da)

Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot
(Ba ba da da, ba ba da da)

It's been awhile since we talked last
And I'm tryin' hard not to talk fast
But dad I'm finally thinkin' I may have found the one
Type of girl that will make you way proud of your son

And I know you heard the last song
About the girls that didn't last long
But I promise this is on a whole new plane
I can tell by the way she says my name (ba ba da da)

I love it when she calls my phone
She even got her very own ringtone
If that ain't love then I don't know what love is (ba ba da da)

It's gonna be a long drive home
But I know as soon as I arrive home
And I open the door take off my coat and throw my bag on the floor
She'll be back into my arms once more for sure, like.
Nah... na na naa na naa

Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot
(Ba ba da da, ba ba da da)

Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot
(Ba ba da da, ba ba da da)

She's got a smile that would make the most senile
Annoying old man bite his tongue
I'm not done
She's got eyes comparable to sunrise

And it doesn't stop there
Man I swear
She's got porcelain skin of course she's a ten
And now she's even got her own song

But movin' on
She's got the cutest laugh I ever heard
And we can be on the phone for three hours
Not sayin' one word

And I would still cherish every moment
And when I start to build my future, she's the main component
Call it dumb, call it luck, call it love or whatever you call it but
Everywhere I go I keep her picture in my wallet like here.

Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot
(Ba ba da da, ba ba da da)

Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend




I never seem to get a lot
(Ba ba da da, ba ba da da)

Overall Meaning

The song "Girlfriend" by Gym Class Heroes featuring Patrick Stump is a catchy and upbeat tribute to the singer's girlfriend. The song starts with a repetitive humming of "ba ba da da" as the singer introduces his girlfriend. He admits that she is not the traditional type of girlfriend, but she is the only one he has. The chorus repeats, "Take a look at my girlfriend, she's the only one I got, not much of a girlfriend, I never seem to get a lot."


The singer then explains that it has been a while since they last spoke, but he has fallen in love with someone new. He admits that he knows it sounds cliché, but Cupid has got him in a chokehold. He praises his girlfriend for taking care of him by cooking pancakes and bringing him Alka-Seltzer when his tummy aches. He describes how they have a secret handshake, and she loves the music his band makes.


As the song progresses, he expresses his feelings towards his girlfriend and how she makes him feel. He declares that he may have found the one for him and that she would make his dad proud of him. He sings about the different qualities that she possesses that he loves, including her smile, eyes, and cute laugh. He admits that he would still cherish every moment with her, even if they were on the phone for three hours, not saying one word.


Overall, "Girlfriend" by Gym Class Heroes featuring Patrick Stump is a sweet and uplifting song that celebrates the love between the singer and his girlfriend. It portrays a relationship based on mutual love, respect, and the small things that make it special.


Line by Line Meaning

Ba ba da da
Instrumental intro


Take a look at my girlfriend She's the only one I got (ba ba da da) Not much of a girlfriend I never seem to get a lot (Ba ba da da, ba ba da da.)
The singer introduces his girlfriend and admits that she is the only one he's got, even though she is not the best girlfriend ever


It's been some time since we last spoke This is gonna sound like a bad joke But mama I fell in love again It's safe to say I have a new girlfriend
The singer hasn't talked to his mother in a while and he informs her that he has fallen in love again


And I know it sounds so old But cupid got me in a chokehold And I'm afraid I might give in Towel's on the mat, my white flag is wavin' (ba ba da da)
The singer admits that he's been hit by Cupid's arrow and he has surrendered to love


I mean she even cooks me pancakes And Alka-Seltzer when my tummy aches If that ain't love then I don't know what love is
The singer shares simple things that his girlfriend does for him, and he believes that she is showing love towards him


We even got a secret handshake And she loves the music that my band makes I know I'm young but if I had to choose her or the sun I'd be one nocturnal son of a gun (Ba ba da da, ba ba da da)
The singer shares more sweet moments he has with his girlfriend, and he also confesses his love for her


It's been awhile since we talked last And I'm tryin' hard not to talk fast But dad I'm finally thinkin' I may have found the one Type of girl that will make you way proud of your son
The singer talks to his dad, telling him that he's finally found the perfect girl, and he's hoping his dad will be proud of him


And I know you heard the last song About the girls that didn't last long But I promise this is on a whole new plane I can tell by the way she says my name (ba ba da da)
The singer tells his dad that he knows about the failed relationships in his past, but assures him that this one is different because of the way his girlfriend treats him.


I love it when she calls my phone She even got her very own ringtone If that ain't love then I don't know what love is (ba ba da da)
The singer shares another sweet moment he has with his girlfriend, and he even created a special ringtone for her when she calls him


It's gonna be a long drive home But I know as soon as I arrive home And I open the door take off my coat and throw my bag on the floor She'll be back into my arms once more for sure, like. Nah... na na naa na naa
The singer is excited to get back home and see his girlfriend, and he's sure that she'll be there waiting for him


She's got a smile that would make the most senile Annoying old man bite his tongue I'm not done She's got eyes comparable to sunrise
The singer describes how beautiful his girlfriend is, from her smile to her eyes.


And it doesn't stop there Man I swear She's got porcelain skin of course she's a ten And now she's even got her own song
The singer continues to talk about his girlfriend's beauty, even saying that she's perfect.


But movin' on She's got the cutest laugh I ever heard And we can be on the phone for three hours Not sayin' one word
The singer shares how much he enjoys talking to his girlfriend, even if they don't say anything at all


And I would still cherish every moment And when I start to build my future, she's the main component Call it dumb, call it luck, call it love or whatever you call it but Everywhere I go I keep her picture in my wallet like here.
The singer cherishes every moment he has with his girlfriend and is determined to build his future with her by his side. He's so in love with her that he even keeps her picture in his wallet everywhere he goes.


Take a look at my girlfriend She's the only one I got (ba ba da da) Not much of a girlfriend I never seem to get a lot (Ba ba da da, ba ba da da)
The singer repeats his previous lines about his girlfriend, showcasing his love for her.




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@noahlabrie7452

(Lyrics)
Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot (ba ba da da, ba ba da da)
It's been some time since we last spoke
This is gonna sound like a bad joke
But momma I fell in love again
It's safe to say I have a new girlfriend
And I know it sounds so old
But cupid got me in a chokehold
And I'm afraid I might give in
Towels on the mat my white flag is wavin'
I mean she even cooks me pancakes
And Alka Seltzer when my tummy aches
If that ain't love then I don't know what love is
We even got a secret handshake
And she loves the music that my band makes
I know I'm young but if I had to choose her or the sun
I'd be one nocturnal son of a gun
Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot (ba ba da da, ba ba da da)
Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot (ba ba da da, ba ba da da)
It's been awhile since we talked last and I'm tryin' hard not to talk fast
But dad I'm finally thinkin' I may have found the one
Type of girl that will make you way proud of your son
And I know you heard the last song about the girls that didn't last long
But I promise this is on a whole new plane
I can tell by the way she says my name (ba ba da da)
I love it when she calls my phone
She even got her very own ringtone
If that ain't love then I don't know what love is (ba ba da da)
It's gonna be a long drive home but I know as soon as I arrive home
And I open the door take off my coat and throw my bag on the floor
She'll be back into my arms once more for sure
Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot (ba ba da da, ba ba da da)
She's got a smile that would make the most senile
Annoying old man bite his tongue
I'm not done
She's got eyes comparable to sunrise
And it doesn't stop there
Man I swear
She's got porcelain skin of course she's a ten
And now she's even got her own song
But movin' on
She's got the cutest laugh I ever heard
And we can be on the phone for three hours
Not sayin' one word
And I would still cherish every moment
And when I start to build my future she's the main component
Call it dumb call it luck call it love or whatever you call it but
Everywhere I go I keep her picture in my wallet like here
Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot (ba ba da da, ba ba da da)
Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot (ba ba da da, ba ba da da)



@sharidzulqarnain

[Lyrics]
Ba ba da da
Ba ba da da
Ba ba da da
Ba ba da da
Ba ba da da

[Chorus]
Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot (ba ba da da, ba ba da da)

[Verse 1]
It's been some time since we last spoke
This is gonna sound like a bad joke
But momma I fell in love again
It's safe to say I have a new girlfriend
And I know it sounds so old
But cupid got me in a chokehold
And I'm afraid I might give in
Towels on the mat my white flag is wavin'
I mean she even cooks me pancakes
And Alka Seltzer when my tummy aches
If that ain't love then I don't know what love is
We even got a secret handshake
And she loves the music that my band makes
I know I'm young but if I had to choose her or the sun
I'd be one nocturnal son of a gun

[Chorus]
Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot (ba ba da da, ba ba da da)
Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot (ba ba da da, ba ba da da)

[Verse 2]
It's been awhile since we talked last and I'm tryin' hard not to talk fast
But dad I'm finally thinkin' I may have found the one
Type of girl that will make you way proud of your son
And I know you heard the last song about the girls that didn't last long
But I promise this is on a whole new plane
I can tell by the way she says my name (ba ba da da)
I love it when she calls my phone
She even got her very own ringtone
If that ain't love then I don't know what love is (ba ba da da)
It's gonna be a long drive home but I know as soon as I arrive home
And I open the door take off my coat and throw my bag on the floor
She'll be back into my arms once more for sure

[Chorus]
Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot (ba ba da da, ba ba da da)

[Verse 3]
She's got a smile that would make the most senile
Annoying old man bite his tongue
I'm not done
She's got eyes comparable to sunrise
And it doesn't stop there
Man I swear
She's got porcelain skin of course she's a ten
And now she's even got her own song
But movin' on
She's got the cutest laugh I ever heard
And we can be on the phone for three hours
Not sayin' one word
And I would still cherish every moment
And when I start to build my future she's the main component
Call it dumb call it luck call it love or whatever you call it but
Everywhere I go I keep her picture in my wallet like here

[Chorus]
Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot (ba ba da da, ba ba da da)
Take a look at my girlfriend
She's the only one I got (ba ba da da)
Not much of a girlfriend
I never seem to get a lot (ba ba da da, ba ba da da)



All comments from YouTube:

@Fuffuster

I miss music videos like this, where there was an actual storyline instead of just five minutes of watching the musician sing from fifty different angles.

@rockard94

Holly H music is about the music, videos arent even necessary. Music is meant to be listenned to, not watched.

@Fuffuster

Julien Prégent And yet the music videos enhance the experience anyway and are an important and completely valid part of our musical experience, so get off your high horse.

@rockard94

Well you can speak for yourself but that only goes to show how ignorant you can be. I bet you're not a musician, and probably have no real valuable knowledge or taste for music if you need a video to appreciate it. 

@Fuffuster

Julien Prégent "You can only speak for yourself", he said right after telling me how I should be experiencing music according to him. 

Take your own advice, dude: speak for yourself. Don't speak for other people who enjoy watching music videos, and don't sit here and try to tell me how YOU think I should be experiencing music. 

@rockard94

I couldn't give two shits about how you experience music. I am telling you that music is meant to be listened to, not watched, because it's a fact.

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@mateoorr1304

It's insane that this song is this old and it still comes to my mind out of NOWHERE

@jamesblackburn8110

Same here brother

@kiti227

@James Blackburn aye

@brandyscott6353

I know right?

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