That Girl
Joe Lyrics
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Let down your hair
Cancel those reservations
There's no need to go nowhere
As good as your looking right now
Girl, I bet your thinkin' I'm crazy
There's a side of you that I wanna see
That never ceases to amaze me
Gimme that girl with the hair in a mess
Sleepy little smile with her head on my chest
That's the you that I like best
Gimme that girl
Gimme that girl lovin' up on me
Old t-shirt and a pair of jeans
That's the you I wanna see
Gimme that girl
Gimme the girl that's beautiful
Without a trace of makeup on
Barefoot in the kitchen
Singing her favorite song
Dancing around like a fool
Starring in her own little show
Gimme the girl that the rest of the world
Ain't lucky enough to know
Gimme that girl with the hair in a mess
Sleepy little smile with her head on my chest
That's the you that I like best
Gimme that girl
Gimme that girl lovin' up on me (gimme gimme gimme that girl)
Old t-shirt and a pair of jeans (gimme gimme gimme that girl)
That's the you I wanna see (gimme gimme gimme that girl)
Gimme that girl, gimme that girl
Gimme that girl with the hair in a mess
Sleepy little smile with her head on my chest
That's the you that I like best
Gimme that girl
Gimme that girl lovin' up on me (gimme gimme gimme that girl)
Old t-shirt and a pair of jeans (gimme gimme gimme that girl)
That's the you I wanna see (gimme gimme gimme that girl)
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In Joe Nichols's song "Gimmie That Girl," the singer is telling his girlfriend to forget about dressing up and going out. He wants her just as she is: with messy hair, no makeup, and wearing an old t-shirt and jeans. He loves the real her, the one who dances around the kitchen and sings her favorite songs, the one who feels comfortable enough to fall asleep with her head on his chest. He's not interested in the picture-perfect version of her that she presents to the world, but in the one who is vulnerable and unguarded with him. The singer is asking for intimacy, vulnerability, and a genuine connection, rather than the mask of perfection that people often wear.
The song is not only a sweet tribute to the value of authenticity and vulnerability in relationships, but it also challenges traditional gender roles. The singer is not asking for a performer or an object of his desire but for someone who has the freedom and comfort to be herself. The song also does not conform to heteronormative expectations, as the singer could be asking for any girl, regardless of her sexual orientation. These nuances make the song stand out as a commentary on the complexities and nuances of romantic relationships, as opposed to the cliché love song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hang up that red dress
Take off the fancy clothes and be yourself.
Let down your hair
Unleash your true personality and stop putting up a facade.
Cancel those reservations
Forget about going out to fancy places or trying to impress others.
There's no need to go nowhere
Staying in and being yourself is all you need.
As good as your looking right now
You look amazing just the way you are.
Girl, I bet your thinkin' I'm crazy
You might think I'm out of my mind for wanting the real you.
There's a side of you that I wanna see
I want to see the side of you that isn't always on display.
That never ceases to amaze me
You always surprise and amaze me with your true self.
Gimme that girl with the hair in a mess
I want the girl who is comfortable enough to let her hair down and be herself.
Sleepy little smile with her head on my chest
I love the girl who is content to be close to me and relax.
That's the you that I like best
I prefer the real you over any fabricated persona you put on.
Gimme that girl lovin' up on me
I want the girl who loves me for me just as much as I love her for her.
Old t-shirt and a pair of jeans
I prefer the real you in comfortable, everyday clothes rather than dressing up all the time.
That's the you I wanna see
I want to see your true self, not the one you present to impress others.
Gimme the girl that's beautiful
I want the girl who is beautiful both inside and out.
Without a trace of makeup on
I prefer the natural look, without a ton of makeup.
Barefoot in the kitchen
I love the girl who is comfortable in her own home and not trying to impress.
Singing her favorite song
I love the girl who isn't afraid to sing and be herself.
Dancing around like a fool
I want the girl who is carefree and isn't afraid to be a little silly.
Starring in her own little show
I want the girl who is confident enough to be herself and doesn't need the approval of others.
Gimme the girl that the rest of the world
I want the girl that the rest of the world doesn't get to see or know.
Ain't lucky enough to know
I am lucky enough to know the real you and I don't want to lose that.
Gimme that girl, gimme that girl
I want the true you, always and forever.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dallas Davidson, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mara Holmes
That riff sounded just like Stevie!!!
Stevie influenced a whole generation of vocalists.
honeegrrl
Joe covered this very nicely and Mr. Cheeks killed with his rhymes.
HMTQ Elaina
Joe is a BAD man!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️💪🏽!!!!
Jasper Jamm
Honestly, not THAT mad at this cover. You just can't do a perfect job covering Stevie. Joe did it pretty well.
OulyG'z93
mr cheeeks