US foursome Macarthur was formed sometime in the late 1970's, consisting of… Read Full Bio ↴US foursome Macarthur was formed sometime in the late 1970's, consisting of Ben MacArthur (vocals, guitars), Bill Hefflefinger (guitars, keyboards, programming), Donald Stockford (bass) and Jeff Bauer (drums). While sources about them are scarce it would appear that they were an active live unit in their local area. But it was some years after the band folded that they gained recognition. In their initial lease of life they had released to limited quantity vinyl LPs, MacArthur and MacArthur II, issued in 1979 and 1982 respectively. These productions became sought after items in the collectors market, that the music on these albums had qualities not appreciated at the time of their release adding additional value to these items beyond the limited number of copies available.

MacArthus reformed in 2006, their current line-up consisting of permanent members Ben MacArthur (vocals, guitars), Donald Stockford (bass) and Chuck Harrington (drums). David Asher (keyboards) lends his talents when needed, first and foremost for live purposes. And while talk and rumours about reissuing their original albums as well as the band recording and releasing new material have circulated, nothing substantial has come to pass yet. Avid collectors might note the existence of one bootleg however, as their first album was bootlegged in 1980 as The Black Forest.

Girl
Macarthur Lyrics

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I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)

I've got so much honey the bees envy me

I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)

Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Ooh

I don't need no money, fortune, or fame
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
With my girl

I've even got the month of May
With my girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Macarthur's song "Girl" express a deep feeling of joy and contentment brought about by the presence of a special someone, his girl. The opening lines, "I've got sunshine on a cloudy day, when it's cold outside I've got the month of May," illustrate the comfort and warmth that this person brings to his life. They say that even on the gloomiest of days, he still feels a sense of happiness and light because of her. This is further emphasized by the repeated line, "What can make me feel this way?" that suggests that there is no other force that can bring him such joy.

The next verse, "I've got so much honey the bees envy me, I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees," speaks to the abundance of love and happiness that he feels in his relationship. He feels truly blessed and grateful for this emotional wealth, and it is evident in his voice and lyrics. The last verse, "I don't need no money, fortune, or fame, I've got all the riches baby one man can claim," reinforces the theme of being content and satisfied with the simple things in life, as long as he has his girl by his side.

Overall, "Girl" is a beautiful ode to the power of love and the magic that happens when two people find each other. It emphasizes the importance of gratitude, humility, and cherishing the good things in life, rather than constantly striving for more.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
Even when things are bleak, my girl brings light and happiness

When it's cold outside I've got the month of May
My girl brings warmth and renewal into my life

I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way? My girl (my girl, my girl) Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)
She is the source of my joy and contentment, and I love talking about her

I've got so much honey the bees envy me
My love and affection for my girl knows no bounds

I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees
My feelings for her are music to my ears and heart

Hey hey hey Hey hey hey Ooh
I am so excited about my girl that I can't help but express it

I don't need no money, fortune, or fame I've got all the riches baby one man can claim
My girl is worth more to me than any earthly possession or status

With my girl, I've got sunshine on a cloudy day I've even got the month of May With my girl
Being with my girl makes every day feel bright and fresh

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronald White, William Robinson Jr.

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