That Girl
MJG Lyrics


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That girl ooh, that girl ooh, that girl, that girl, that girl
Ooh that girl, that girl, that girl, oh talk about that girl that girl
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
That girl, that girl, that girl...

Say look at me baby, I've been looking at you too
Trying to understand the thing that you want MJ to do
Ain't it funny how the time easily slips away
I've been thinking about you sugar every moment every day
And we lay upon the beach we can each get cosy
On the other end where the people don't know me
Show me, any little thing that you feel like
Let me know the spot that gets you hot and make it feel right
Introduce some plans, to the elementary game
We can be connected with a number and a name
Strange how women make you chase them for awhile
Then when you approach them they get timid like a child
Ain't no sugar in my tank, no deductions in my bank
Never never, mad mad this steels to clever
But I'm trying to get her on a trip of my world
Seven days, six nights -- that girl

That girl, that girl knows that she's so fine
I've got to have her in my life (that girl, that girl)
What could I do to make her understand
That I could surely be her man (that girl, that girl)

Take a nigga baby can we get out, go oversea
Don't mind at the house bring you body with me
I've been really taking notes on the way that you maintain
You're one out of akind entitled to the same thing
Opportunity knocks for you girl let it be
Yet it don't stop to the ?
I know you've wondering how long could it last
But trust in the future and let the day be the past
I'm taking you dancing, you've just got good legs
But all I vision is some real good times
That we could be having in the blink of an eye
Impossible dream we can achieve if we try
It's the brother who cut for youMentally and physically
What would it take for you, do you really want to get with G's
My mission to hold my angel my pearl
But we still live as strangers -- that girl

That girl, that girl knows that she's so fine
I've got to have her in my life (that girl, that girl)
What could I do to make her understand
That I should surely be her man (that girl, that girl)

You look marvellous in your jeans, that queen
Thinking about the entrance you made at the club scene
You know you're looking goodSo I just let it ride
Too many in the hood that have already tried
They said you be looking for things I can't produce
Like a fast life, and quick dreams
To tell you the truth, competiton is blowing my hustle about position
Concidences keep us apart
It's hard to listen to somebody that you don't even trust
you don't know
Places that I want you to come, you don't go
Half all playing the game of cat and mouse
But before you start running your mouth or getting out
You don't want a man, you want somebody to play with
Knowing it's impossible for you to stay with
So real don't forget that I said
Probem is went to her head

That girl knows that she's so fine
I've got to have her in my life (that girl, that girl)
What could I do to make her understand
That I could surely be her man (that girl, that girl) x2

I want you (I want you)I want to see you (I want to see you)
I'll do anything (I'll do anything)
Girl if you don't want to (don't want to)
I won't force you (force you)
I want to find someone who wants to be right here right in my world
I want you (I want you)I want to see you (I want to see you)





Repeat and fade

Overall Meaning

"That Girl" is a smooth R&B track that finds MJG expressing his admiration for a woman who has caught his attention. The song takes a slow pace with a chilled beat and MJG's flow is effortless throughout the track. He starts by acknowledging the woman's beauty and expresses his desire to figure out what she really wants him to do. He then goes on to talk about his willingness to treat her right and take her on an adventure of his world. The lyrics go on to describe his desire for something real with her, but he recognizes that it's hard to build trust when both people are playing games. Finally, the song concludes with him still admiring the woman and wishing for her to come into his world.


Line by Line Meaning

That girl ooh, that girl ooh, that girl, that girl, that girl
The singer is continuously admiring and thinking about a woman


Say look at me baby, I've been looking at you too
The singer addresses the woman and acknowledges that he has been watching her as well


Trying to understand the thing that you want MJ to do
The singer is attempting to comprehend the woman's desires and expectations from him


Ain't it funny how the time easily slips away
The artist marvels at how quickly time goes by when thinking about the woman


I've been thinking about you sugar every moment every day
The artist constantly has the woman on his mind and thinks about her frequently


And we lay upon the beach we can each get cosy
The singer suggests that he and the woman can relax and get comfortable together on the beach


On the other end where the people don't know me
The singer proposes going to a location where he is not well-known


Show me, any little thing that you feel like
The artist invites the woman to reveal anything she desires


Let me know the spot that gets you hot and make it feel right
The artist offers to please the woman and make her feel comfortable


Introduce some plans, to the elementary game
The artist suggests introducing some ideas or schemes to their budding relationship


We can be connected with a number and a name
The singer proposes having some sort of formal relationship where they have each other's contact information


Strange how women make you chase them for awhile
The artist ponders how women tend to make men pursue them before showing interest


Then when you approach them they get timid like a child
The singer expresses how he finds it ironic that women act shy when approached by their suitor, despite making them pursue them initially


Ain't no sugar in my tank, no deductions in my bank
The singer assures the woman that he has no issues with his sexuality or finances


Never never, mad mad this steels to clever
The singer emphasizes that he is not angry and is instead very crafty


But I'm trying to get her on a trip of my world
The artist is attempting to include the woman in his lifestyle and show her experiences


Seven days, six nights -- that girl
The artist wants to spend an extended period of time with this woman


Take a nigga baby can we get out, go oversea
The singer invites the woman to travel with him overseas


Don't mind at the house bring you body with me
The singer suggests bringing the woman along with him even if she would have to leave her house behind


You're one out of a kind entitled to the same thing
The artist acknowledges that the woman is a unique individual and deserves the same privileges as him


Opportunity knocks for you girl let it be
The artist encourages the woman to take advantage of opportunities presented to her


Yet it don't stop to the ?
It is unclear what this line means


I know you've wondering how long could it last
The singer acknowledges that the woman may be concerned about the future of their relationship


But trust in the future and let the day be the past
The artist urges the woman to trust in what the future holds instead of dwelling on the past


I'm taking you dancing, you've just got good legs
The singer suggests taking the woman out dancing, admiring her physical features


But all I vision is some real good times
The singer imagines having a great time with the woman


That we could be having in the blink of an eye
The singer suggests that the good times will happen very quickly


Impossible dream we can achieve if we try
The artist believes they can achieve the impossible if they put in effort


It's the brother who cut for you Mentally and physically
The artist states that he is the one who is emotionally and physically invested in the woman


What would it take for you, do you really want to get with G's
The singer asks the woman what she wants and if she wants to be with him


My mission to hold my angel my pearl
The singer views the woman as his angel and treasure


But we still live as strangers -- that girl
Despite his desires, the artist and the woman are still relatively unknown to each other


You know you're looking good So I just let it ride
The artist compliments the woman's appearance and goes along with whatever she wants


Too many in the hood that have already tried
The artist alludes that many other men in their area have tried their luck with the woman


They said you be looking for things I can't produce
The singer acknowledges that the woman may be searching for things that he cannot provide


Like a fast life, and quick dreams
The artist suggests that the woman may want a fast-paced lifestyle with quick results


To tell you the truth, competition is blowing my hustle about position
The singer admits that he is facing competition that may make it difficult for him to provide everything the woman wants


Coincidences keep us apart
The singer believes that coincidences are preventing him and the woman from being together


It's hard to listen to somebody that you don't even trust you don't know
The singer admits that it is difficult to listen to someone that he does not fully trust and understand


Places that I want you to come, you don't go
The artist desires for the woman to come to certain places, but she does not


Half all playing the game of cat and mouse
The artist sees their interaction as a game of pursuing and backing off


But before you start running your mouth or getting out
The singer cautions the woman against speaking negatively or leaving


You don't want a man, you want somebody to play with
The singer accuses the woman of not wanting a proper relationship, but instead wanting someone to pass the time with


Knowing it's impossible for you to stay with
The artist believes that the woman does not want to stay with him for the long term


So real don't forget that I said Probem is went to her head
It is unclear what this line means


I want you (I want you) I want to see you (I want to see you)
The artist expresses his desire to be with the woman and see her


I'll do anything (I'll do anything) Girl if you don't want to (don't want to)
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with the woman, but respects her decision if she chooses not to


I won't force you (force you)
The artist assures the woman that he will not force her into anything she is uncomfortable with


I want to find someone who wants to be right here right in my world
The singer is looking for someone who wants to be a part of his life




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Written by: Henry Cosby, Candice Ghant, Joe Hinton

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