Brown Eyed Girl
Lagwagon Lyrics
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Down in the hollow, playin' a new game
Laughin' and a-runnin', hey, hey, skippin' and a-jumpin'
In the misty mornin' fog with our hearts a-thumpin' at you
The brown-eyed girl
You're my brown-eyed girl
Now, what ever happened? Tuesday is so slow
Standin' in the sunlight laughin'
Hidin' behind a rainbow wall
Slippin' and a-slidin' all along the waterfall with you
The brown-eyed girl
You're my brown-eyed girl
Do you remember when, ah, we used to sing?
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
La dee dah
So hard to find my way now that I'm all on my own
I saw you just the other day; my, how you had grown
Sometimes overcome thinkin' 'bout
Makin' love in the green grass, behind the stadium with you
The brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl
Do you remember when, ah, we used to sing?
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
La dee dah
The song "Brown Eyed Girl" by Lagwagon is a cover of the classic Van Morrison hit. The lyrics portray a nostalgic remembrance of youthful experiences, as the singer reflects on his memories with a brown-eyed girl from his past. The song's first verse sets the scene with a picture of the two running and laughing in the rain, creating a carefree image of innocent joy. The chorus speaks of the connection the singer feels with the brown-eyed girl, becoming the focus of the song's message. The second verse takes a slightly more melancholic tone, as the singer describes how time has passed and things have changed but there are still memories to cherish. It ends with a nod to their youth, through the shared experience of singing together.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a celebration of youth and a longing for those carefree days of the past. The singer is looking back with fondness, reminiscing about moments spent with someone special. The nostalgia is palpable in the singer's words, with references to radios, slides and waterfalls, all symbols of a simpler and less complicated time. The chorus reveals the underlying message of the song, conveying an endearing fondness for the brown-eyed girl, who holds a special place in the singer's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, where did we go days when the rain came?
Where did we go during the rainy days?
Down in the hollow, playin' a new game
We played new games while hidden in the hollow area
Laughin' and a-runnin', hey, hey, skippin' and a-jumpin'
We had so much fun, laughing and running, skipping and jumping around
In the misty mornin' fog with our hearts a-thumpin' at you
We were together in the morning mist and our hearts were beating fast
The brown-eyed girl
You are my brown-eyed girl
You're my brown-eyed girl
You are the girl with brown eyes who is special to me
Now, what ever happened? Tuesday is so slow
What happened to us? Tuesdays are now so dull and slow
Goin' down the old man river with a transistor radio
We used to go along the old river with a transistor radio
Standin' in the sunlight laughin'
We used to stand in the sun and laugh
Hidin' behind a rainbow wall
We used to hide from the world behind a rainbow wall
Slippin' and a-slidin' all along the waterfall with you
We had a great time sliding next to a waterfall
Do you remember when, ah, we used to sing?
Do you remember when we used to sing?
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
We used to sing sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
We used to sing sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
La dee dah
We used to sing la dee dah
So hard to find my way now that I'm all on my own
It's tough to find my way now that I'm alone
I saw you just the other day; my, how you had grown
I saw you recently and was surprised at how much you had grown
Sometimes overcome thinkin' 'bout
Sometimes I'm overcome by thinking about
Makin' love in the green grass, behind the stadium with you
Making love in the green grass, behind the stadium with you is something I think about
The brown-eyed girl
You are my brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl
You are the girl with brown eyes who is special to me
Do you remember when, ah, we used to sing?
Do you remember when we used to sing?
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
We used to sing sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
We used to sing sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
La dee dah
We used to sing la dee dah
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Van Morrison
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@sirobert
I have been searching this song for years
@brentwheeler4201
Awww
@Dr.WRATHBONE
Been a while since I heard this one... thanks
@ridwan8890
Lag wagon,,pennywise,,nofx,, masterpiece skate punk rock
@Andy-cz4xw
Me being a long-time Van Morrison fan, I LOVE THIS
@user-sq6yf9lw8j
Used to bop around to this like a nutter back in my teens, such a great cover
@MightyQ79
I still have this whole album on tape somewhere. saw them in concert when it came it out...love this album
@peanutman654
this song is reminiscent of a girl that the writer used to be with. everything is in this song is about memories and times they used to have and that they are no long together which indicated by the lines "do you remember when" and "now that i'm all on my own."
@kus88
always thought this was pennywise covering, that's what i had on the stuff i got off limewire back in the day anyway!
@specka13
Dude me too!