Girl
Joe Jackson Band Lyrics
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All about the girl who came to stay?
She's the kind of girl you want so much, it makes you sorry;
Still, you don't regret a single day
Ah girl! Girl!
She's the kind of girl who puts you down
When friends are there, you feel a fool
When you say she's looking good, she acts as if it's understood
She's cool, cool, cool, cool
Girl! Girl! (Was she)
When I think of all the times I've tried to leave her
She will turn to me and start to cry
And she promises the earth to me and I believe her
After all this times I don't know why
Ah, girl! Girl!
She's the kind of girl who puts you down
When friends are there, you feel a fool
When you say she's looking good, she acts as if it's understood
She's cool, cool, cool, cool
Girl! Girl!
Was she told when she was young the fame would lead to pleasure?
Did she understand it when they said
That a man must break his back to earn his day of leisure?
Will she still believe it when he's dead?
Ah girl! Girl! Girl!
The song "Girl" by Joe Jackson Trio tells the story of a girl who has a strong hold on the singer despite her putting him down in front of his friends. He describes her as the kind of girl that he wants so much it makes him sorry, but he doesn't regret a single day. The girl sees herself as cool and understands that she has a power over the singer that makes him feel like a fool, yet she promises the world to him if he stays, and he falls for it every time.
The song has a melancholic tone and suggests that the singer is trapped in the relationship with this girl. He has tried to leave many times, but she always convinces him to stay by making promises that she may or may not be able to keep. The singer seems to be aware that something is not right, and wonders if the girl understands the true price of fame and success.
The song is a reflection of the complexities of relationships and how difficult it is to let go of someone that has a hold on us. We make choices that may not be in our best interest, but we do it out of love, fear, or other powerful emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there anybody gone to listen to my story
Is there anyone willing to hear about the girl who entered my life?
All about the girl who came to stay?
To spend some time with me, this girl came into my life and never left.
She's the kind of girl you want so much, it makes you sorry;
Although the girl is causing me pain and emotional suffering, I still want her desperately.
Still, you don't regret a single day
Despite the girl's negative impact on my life, I don't regret having met her.
She's the kind of girl who puts you down
This girl often makes me feel unworthy and ashamed in front of my friends.
When friends are there, you feel a fool
When we're in social situations together, she humiliates me and makes me look foolish.
When you say she's looking good, she acts as if it's understood
Even when I compliment her, she acts uninterested and indifferent.
She's cool, cool, cool, cool
This girl is emotionally distant and unresponsive, creating a sense of detachment and coldness in our relationship.
When I think of all the times I've tried to leave her
I've considered ending this relationship numerous times due to the girl's negative influence on my well-being.
She will turn to me and start to cry
When I try to leave, she sheds tears to evoke my sympathy and make me stay in the relationship.
And she promises the earth to me and I believe her
She makes grand promises to me and I fall for them, even though I know she may not keep them.
After all this times I don't know why
Despite the girl's past behavior, I still can't explain why I keep coming back to her and believing her lies.
Was she told when she was young the fame would lead to pleasure?
I wonder if she was raised to believe that fame and money could bring her happiness.
Did she understand it when they said
I question whether she even comprehended the underlying message of those around her who said material success could bring satisfaction.
That a man must break his back to earn his day of leisure?
Many believe that hard work is an essential part of achieving a life of leisurely extravagance, but is that really true?
Will she still believe it when he's dead?
I wonder if she will continue to cling to this idea even after experiencing the death of someone who worked tirelessly towards leisure.
Ah girl! Girl! Girl!
Despite the trials and tribulations this girl has brought to my life, I can't help but repeat her name in my mind - hoping for the best.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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@stratboy518
Who else is still loving this song in 2022? 😷🤙🏼
@keviningles5580
2024
@braindamage9604
2024
@jimmymullen7825
Me...Ireland 2024......
@TechnoPrimate66
I saw Joe Jackson in NYC about 20 years ago. I was with someone who knew someone and we ended up in a small bar after the show with Joe Jackson and a few others. The place wasn’t crowded; Joe was friendly, easy to approach and we had a decent conversation. He listened to whoever he was speaking with and just hung out until we left. A great guy!
@roseakarosiehweinstein3216
Cool beans my dear
@DjWellDressedMan
If the Bar was in Soho, we might have crossed paths!
I was in town for the New Music Seminar and I was in SoHo tripping on LSD and Joe Jackson walked by me and into a very small Bar.
Too High to say Hi.
@gothicqui
This song has been haunting me lately… makes me feel 16 again listening to WLIR on my parents Magnavox stereo full blast. ❤❤❤
@jwphx1962
Excellent song. One of his very, very best tunes. He is so underrated.
@wisconsindonna
Absolutely. I unfortunately just discovered him and I can’t stop listening! This song is WAY ahead of time