Melody Fair
Lulu Lyrics


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Who is the girl with the crying face looking at millions of signs?
She knows that life is a running race,
Her face shouldn't show any line.

Melody Fair won't you comb your hair?
You can be beautiful too.
Melody Fair, remember you're only a woman.
Melody Fair, remember you're only a girl.

Who is the girl at the window pane,
Watching the rain falling down?
Melody, life isn't like the rain
Its just like a merry go round.

Melody Fair won't you comb your hair?
You can be beautiful too.
Melody Fair,
Remember you're only a woman.
Melody Fair,
Remember you're only a girl.

Who is the girl with the crying face,
Looking at millions of signs?
She knows that life is a running race.
Her face shouldn't show any lines.

Melody Fair won't you comb your hair?
You can be beautiful too.
Melody Fair,
Remember you're only a woman.




Melody Fair,
Remember you're only a girl.

Overall Meaning

The song "Melody Fair" by Lulu featuring Duane Allman is a poignant reflection on the pressures that society puts on women to maintain a youthful and attractive appearance regardless of age or circumstance. The song opens with the image of a girl with a "crying face" surveying the world around her and feeling overwhelmed by the demands that are placed upon her. She is aware that life is a "running race" and that she must always be aware of the signals she sends to those around her.


Despite the weight of these expectations, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope, reminding Melody Fair that she can be beautiful simply by combing her hair and by remembering that she is both a woman and a girl. This line speaks to the duality of female identity and the sense that women are often pulled between their youthful desires and their more mature realities.


In the end, "Melody Fair" is a poignant reminder that women are often trapped in a society that values youth and beauty above all else, and that they must work to find their own sense of value and purpose despite these pressures.


Line by Line Meaning

Who is the girl with the crying face looking at millions of signs?
Who is the girl filled with sorrow and uncertainty, gazing at endless possibilities?


She knows that life is a running race,
She understands that life is like a competition, where everyone is racing towards something.


Her face shouldn't show any line.
Regardless of how challenging life may be, her face should not display any signs of struggle.


Melody Fair won't you comb your hair?
Melody, please take care of yourself and present yourself in a neat and tidy way.


You can be beautiful too.
You have the potential to be stunning in your own way.


Remember you're only a woman.
Do not forget that you are a female, and there are certain challenges and limitations that come with this.


Remember you're only a girl.
Do not forget that you are still young and have much to learn.


Who is the girl at the window pane,
Who is the young woman standing by the window,


Watching the rain falling down?
Observing the falling raindrops with melancholy.


Melody, life isn't like the rain
Melody, life is not as straightforward and natural as the rain.


Its just like a merry go round.
It is more like a confusing and emotionally unstable ride.


Who is the girl with the crying face,
Who is the girl with tears and worries on her face,


Looking at millions of signs?
Analyzing and scrutinizing numerous factors and clues for direction and meaning.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GIBB, MAURICE GIBB, ROBIN GIBB

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myjarale

I grew up with her sound in my heart ❤

Donald Smith

Lulu was one of the greatest singers of all times I just love her singing .

Jimserac

As close to perfect as it gets !!

MrMartybearass

uh was???? this 71 yr old is STILL rockin and touring!!!!

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beingme

Thank you for sharing this song by Lulu. Great lyrics sung by a great lady.....

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Aterea Wati

I love this song it reminds me of my aunties singing to me

Peter Harris

Best version of this classic song

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