Mistie Girl
Maddie Wilson Lyrics


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He saw her blonde hair dancing in the wind
He couldn't help but wish that it was him
She was with
Trying to quiet the conversation he was having with himself
When she met eyes with him

Was she lookin' his direction he couldn't tell
Should he take a few steps forward, might as well
Felt like a million miles to the center of the room
Fixin' to leave before she cast her spell

He said, Mistie girl,
If I can have this dance, You can have my world
Lay it all on the line.
If you say that you'll be mine.
Oh Mistie, Mistie girl.

Eight months till they shared their first kiss
Couple years they settled down in Harvest Ridge
Seasons came and went and they had a couple kids
Before the cancer set it
Oh, times were cold as the winter wind

He said, Mistie girl,
If I can have this dance, you can have my world
Lay it all on the line
And God will make it right
Oh Mistie, Mistie girl.

Remember when I said
I Couldn't go on without you
Never thought I'd see that day.
Can you feel the angels all about you?
If you listen I can hear them say.





Mistie girl leave behind the troubles of your world.
You laid it all on the line.
Come with us tonight.
Oh Mistie.

And he said, Mistie girl I'm so glad we danced.
You are my whole world.
Lay it all on the line
If you say that you'll be mine
Oh Mistie. Mistie girl.
Oh Mistie. Mistie girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maddie Wilson's Mistie Girl are about a man who becomes enamoured with a woman he sees from afar. The song details his journey of approaching her, starting a relationship with her, building a life with her, losing her to cancer and ultimately finding comfort in the fact that she is now with the angels. The man is initially hesitant to approach the woman, who is with another group of people, but when she looks at him, he gathers the courage to ask her to dance. He promises her that he will give her his world and that she should do the same if she agrees to be with him. The couple then spends the next few years building a life together, having children and facing the ups and downs that come with life. The man speaks of the coldness he feels when his wife is diagnosed with cancer but they continue to fight together. Eventually, the man has to face a future without his beloved and he finds comfort in the thought that she is in a better place, surrounded by angels.


The song's lyrics are touching and heartfelt, highlighting the power of love in the face of adversity. The man in the song is able to find hope and solace, even in the darkest of times, knowing that his love will always be with him. The lyrics also touch on themes of loss, grief and acceptance, showcasing how one can move on after enduring immense heartache.


Line by Line Meaning

He saw her blonde hair dancing in the wind
He noticed her blonde hair fluttering in the wind


He couldn't help but wish that it was him
He wished he had been the one with her


Trying to quiet the conversation he was having with himself
He was trying to calm the thoughts in his head


When she met eyes with him
Their eyes met


Was she lookin' his direction he couldn't tell
He wasn't sure if she was looking at him


Should he take a few steps forward, might as well
He decided to take a chance and approach her


Felt like a million miles to the center of the room
The distance to her felt impossibly far


Fixin' to leave before she cast her spell
He was considering leaving before falling under her charm


He said, Mistie girl, If I can have this dance, You can have my world Lay it all on the line. If you say that you'll be mine. Oh Mistie, Mistie girl.
He asked her to dance and offered her his heart in return if she would be with him. He called her 'Mistie girl'


Eight months till they shared their first kiss
It took them eight months to have their first kiss


Couple years they settled down in Harvest Ridge
They lived together for a few years in Harvest Ridge


Seasons came and went and they had a couple kids
They had children as time passed


Before the cancer set it Oh, times were cold as the winter wind
They were happy together before one of them developed cancer; times were tough


He said, Mistie girl, If I can have this dance, you can have my world Lay it all on the line And God will make it right Oh Mistie, Mistie girl.
He reminded her of their past while encouraging her to trust God in their future together


Remember when I said I Couldn't go on without you Never thought I'd see that day.
He recalled a time when he felt like he couldn't survive without her


Can you feel the angels all about you? If you listen I can hear them say.
He asked if she could sense the presence of angels, and claims he can hear them communicating


Mistie girl leave behind the troubles of your world. You laid it all on the line. Come with us tonight. Oh Mistie.
He urges her to forget her problems and join the angels in the afterlife


And he said, Mistie girl I'm so glad we danced. You are my whole world. Lay it all on the line If you say that you'll be mine Oh Mistie. Mistie girl. Oh Mistie. Mistie girl.
As the song comes to a close he reiterates how much he loves her and how grateful he is for the time they spent together. He ends by addressing her as 'Mistie girl' once more




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Maddie Wilson

I just want to thank each of you for your kind and sweet comments on Mistie Girl! She was so sweet, I wrote the song after I sang at her funeral. Her husband told their story that day and I just had to put it to music. Thanks again, your the best!! <3 Maddie

Maddie Wilson

My friend Mistie was an amazing person, she blessed my life and many others. I wrote this a couple years ago. Please share if you enjoy the song. <3

Enrico Manachino

Mistie Girl is one of the best songs i've ever heard! :)

Steph Golightly

it made me cry. I LOVED IT THOUGH it is one of me fav songs in the world! 
Watch mlpfim y'all it is a good show. :D 

djteddy bear

BEAUTIFUL VOICE LOVE IT...ARE YOU AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST...CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR MORE.....

Maddie Wilson

Yes, I am an independent! Thanks so much!!

djteddy bear

LOVE YOUR SONG MISTIE GIRL......

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Владимир Башлаков

Прекрасный редкий голос и умелое владение им . Очень понравилось !!! Спасибо !!!!

Brea Mills

Hearing this live was so cool :) Maddie you are an amazing singer!

Gregg North

It's hard to type through teary eyes, but I just had to let you know how deeply this song affected me. True love and devotion is so rare in these days, but you captured the essence in these lyrics. Thank you!

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