Boys And Girls Like You And Me
Judy Garland Lyrics


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We walk on every city street
We walk in lanes where branches meet
And stars send down their blessings from the blue.
We go through storms of doubt and fear
And so we walk from year to year
Believing in each other as we do.
Bravely marching forward two by two...
Boys and girls like you and me
Walk beneath the skies
They love just as we love
With the same dream in their eyes.
Songs and kings and many things
Have their day and are gone
But boys and girls like you and me
We go on and on.

Songs and kings and many things
Have their day and are gone




But boys and girls like you and me
We go on and on.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Boys and Girls Like You and Me," Judy Garland highlights the enduring nature of love and faith in humanity. The lyrics paint a picture of people walking through the city streets and lanes, facing challenges of doubt and fear along the way. Nevertheless, they persist with their belief in each other, continuing to march forward side by side. Garland emphasizes that boys and girls, just like the listener and herself, share the same dreams and hopes for finding love and happiness.


The repeated line "Songs and kings and many things have their day and are gone" serves as a reminder that material possessions and worldly accomplishments are fleeting. However, the love and resilience of people like the listener and Garland herself transcend time and space. They go on and on, through trials and tribulations, united by their common humanity. Overall, the song's message is one of hope and perseverance, encouraging listeners to believe in themselves and one another despite the challenges life may present.


Line by Line Meaning

We walk on every city street
We travel through every part of the city without any distinction.


We walk in lanes where branches meet
We walk on backstreets and alleyways that might seem insignificant.


And stars send down their blessings from the blue.
We occasionally feel blessed by the serenity of the night sky.


We go through storms of doubt and fear
We experience moments of uncertainty and fear throughout our lives.


And so we walk from year to year
We keep moving forward with time, from one year to another, without wasting too much time.


Believing in each other as we do.
We put our trust in each other just as one would rely upon the other.


Bravely marching forward two by two...
We walk alongside each other, supporting and encouraging one another along the way.


Boys and girls like you and me
We are all young people regardless of differences in gender, race or social status.


Walk beneath the skies
We live our lives under the vast expanse of the skies above us.


They love just as we love
Their capacity for love is the same as ours.


With the same dream in their eyes.
The aspirations we have for our lives are identical to theirs.


Songs and kings and many things
Many things have come and gone throughout history including leaders, music, and trends.


Have their day and are gone
Despite their significance, these people or objects have had only a moment in time and will eventually fade into history.


But boys and girls like you and me
But ordinary, young people will remain and continue to walk through life even when those other things fall away.


We go on and on.
We will continue along our paths and move forward. Life is constantly changing and progressing and we are a part of that evolution.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II, RICHARD RODGERS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@shangelalaquifawarrior7810

The moment I saw him smile
I knew he was just my style
My only regret is we've never met
Though I dream of him all the while
But he doesn't know I exist
No matter how I may persist
So it's clear to see there's no hope for me
Though I live at fifty-one-thirty-five Kensington Avenue
And he lives at fifty-one-thirty-three
How can I ignore the boy next door
I love him more than I can say
Doesn't try to please me
Doesn't even tease me
And he never sees me glance his way
And though I'm heart-sore, the boy next door
Affection for me won't display
I just adore him
So I can't ignore him
The boy next door
I just adore him
So I can't ignore him
The boy next door



All comments from YouTube:

@allengumm1157

My God, she has such a presence here! Hard to believe this segment is almost eighty years old; not because anything made today could even come close to it, but because it seems just utterly timeless.

@xoangeles7251

One of the most beautiful songs
One of the most beautiful dresses
One of the most beautiful voices
One of the most beautiful women
One of the most beautiful souls
Of all time.

@richardstarkey2224

I’d say the dress is pretty hideous, but other than that spot on.

@jadaallen3646

I listen to this song whenever I have a serious crush. Judy Garland always knew how to tap into your inner most emotions and thoughts. I always loved her acting abilities and singing voice. Judy Garland was the ultimate and literal girl next door. With a face of a beauty queen and the voice of an angel.
Rest In Peace, Judy Garland.
💛💜💛💜

@dylanwashington2419

This is just heavenly!!!!!Only to sit in the movie theaters in 1944, world's away from Hitler, the war, and hear this over the loud speakers must of been like floating on clouds towards heaven. God Bless Judy Garland!!!!!!!!!

@taylormaddux8433

Beautiful description!

@patrickryan1515

How about a Judy Garland filmfest at your local Landmark theater! 10/2019

@mickeymouse2able

I saw it in the theater at 16. Wasn't around in the 40s but still in the 90s this was pretty freakin beautiful

@jaytaylor7740

Her presence seems to float off from the screen and right into your heart.

@NinaSofia_

Jay Taylor 💞

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