Girl I Think the World About You
Lionel Richie/The Commodores Lyrics


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Sweet little woman, can't you see?
That you're the only one for me (one for me)
You make me feel good, so good inside
Stay by me, woman, for the rest of my life
And as I think of you more every day
There's only one thing, girl, I can say

And that's, girl, I think the world about you, whoo
Always thinkin' of you
Oh, girl, I think the world about you
I'm always thinkin' of you

Yeah
So many wonders in your world, it seems (world, it seems)
You're the picture of a woman, a little girl's dream (wanna dream)
You seem so weak sometimes to be so strong
You make a man like me find a need to belong
No words can say how much I need you so
But oh, my love, I want the world to know

Girl, I think the world about you
I'm always thinkin' of you
Oh, girl, I think the world about you
I'm always thinkin' of you, ooh

Ooh

There's no words to say how much I need you so
But oh, sweet girl, I want the world to know

Girl, I think the world about you, whoo
I'm always thinkin' of you
Oh, girl, I think the world about you
Yeah, yeah, girl

Thinking about you, my baby, my baby, yeah
Thinking about you, my baby, my baby, yeah
Thinking about you, my baby, my baby, yeah
Thinking about you, my baby, my baby, yeah
Na-na-na-na-na-na, girl
Na-na-na-na-na-na, girl
Girl, I think the world about you, I really do love you
I really do need you
I really do love you
I really do need you
I really do love you
I really do need you




Really do, really do, really do, really do
Really do, really do, really do, really do love you

Overall Meaning

In Lionel Richie's "Girl I Think the World About You," the artist professes his love and devotion to a special someone. He starts by expressing how she makes him feel good and asks her to stay with him for the rest of his life. As he thinks about her more and more, he declares that she's the only one for him and that he thinks the world about her - always thinking of her. Lionel describes how the woman seems fragile but is also strong, and how she completes him in ways no words can express. Through the repetition of "I really do love you" and "I really do need you," he solidifies his commitment, leaving no doubt in the listener's mind about his true feelings for this special woman.


Line by Line Meaning

Sweet little woman, can't you see?
The singer affectionately addresses their partner and asks if they realize that they are the only one for them.


That you're the only one for me (one for me)
The singer confirms that their partner is the only person they want and need in their life.


You make me feel good, so good inside
The singer expresses how much their partner positively impacts their emotions and overall well-being.


Stay by me, woman, for the rest of my life
The artist asks their partner to commit to being with them for the remainder of their time on earth.


And as I think of you more every day
The artist reflects on how their thoughts of their partner only increase with time.


There's only one thing, girl, I can say
The singer acknowledges that they can only express one sentiment about their feelings towards their partner.


And that's, girl, I think the world about you, whoo
The singer declares that they hold their partner in the highest regard and think the world of them.


Always thinkin' of you
The artist indicates that their thoughts frequently center around their partner.


So many wonders in your world, it seems (world, it seems)
The artist acknowledges that their partner possesses many admirable qualities and facets to themselves, both inwardly and outwardly.


You're the picture of a woman, a little girl's dream (wanna dream)
The artist describes their partner as being the perfect embodiment of what some young girls envision when they dream of the ideal woman.


You seem so weak sometimes to be so strong
The singer recognizes that their partner may appear vulnerable or appear to be weakened, despite having a resilient personality.


You make a man like me find a need to belong
The artist reveals that their partner has a significant impact on them, and their presence makes them feel like they belong or have a place in their partner's life.


No words can say how much I need you so
The singer admits that words cannot fully express how much their partner means to them and how much they require them in their life.


But oh, my love, I want the world to know
The singer wants the world to understand and recognize the magnitude of their love for their partner.


Thinking about you, my baby, my baby, yeah
The singer reiterates that they spend a lot of time thinking about their partner.


Na-na-na-na-na-na, girl
The artist expresses adoration for their partner with a playful sound.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LIONEL RICHIE, THOMAS MCCLARY

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