You Look Just Like A Girl Again
Mark & Almond Lyrics
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Of the years you can not hide
But sometimes when your eyes, smiling
I can still see the girl, inside
In the dark I can be so many men
In the dark you′re every woman then
But in the light I can see your face again
In the light, you look just like a girl again
All these tender moments then we had our dreams upon
Can we ever be as children or are we now so fare beyond
In the light gets me drifting way back when
Tonight in the light, oh baby,
You look just like a girl again, like a girl again,
You look just like a girl again, like a girl again
You look just like a girl again, like a girl again
And the light gets me drifting way back when
Tonight in the light, oh baby,
You look just like a girl again, like a girl again
You look just like a girl again, like a girl again
You look just like a girl again, like a girl again
The lyrics of "You Look Just Like A Girl Again" by Mark & Almond portray a nostalgic and tender sentiment towards a person who has aged but still carries the essence of their youth within them. The singer acknowledges that the passage of time may have worn them down, but when their eyes light up with a smile, the youthful spirit of the person shines through. The darkness symbolizes a space where the singer can embody various personas, perhaps reflecting that in intimate moments, the person's age becomes inconsequential. However, it is in the light, when their true face is revealed, that they resemble the girl they once were.
The lyrics also touch upon the longing to recapture the innocence and purity of childhood. The tender moments shared in the past are remembered fondly, and there is a question of whether they can ever regain that childlike wonder or if they have moved too far beyond it. The light serves as a metaphor for truth and reality, where the person's appearance reminds the singer of their youth.
Overall, the lyrics convey a bittersweet sentiment, appreciating the person's journey through life while longing to witness their youthful glow once again.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you must get weary
I understand that you often feel tired and exhausted
Of the years you can not hide
Because the passing years have left their mark on you
But sometimes when your eyes, smiling
But occasionally, when you have a joyful expression in your eyes
I can still see the girl, inside
I can still sense the youthful spirit within you
In the dark I can be so many men
In the darkness, I can assume various personalities
In the dark you're every woman then
In the darkness, you embody the essence of every woman
But in the light I can see your face again
But when illuminated, I can truly see your visage once more
In the light, you look just like a girl again
Under the brightness, you regain the appearance of a young girl
You look just like a girl again.
You resemble a girl in the most nostalgic way
All these tender moments then we had our dreams upon
All the gentle and significant moments we shared together, where we built our hopes upon
Can we ever be as children or are we now so fare beyond
Can we recapture our childlike innocence, or have we surpassed that point in our lives?
In the light gets me drifting way back when
When illuminated, it transports me to the past
Tonight in the light, oh baby,
This evening, under the brightness, my dear
You look just like a girl again, like a girl again,
You resemble a young girl once more, just like in the past
You look just like a girl again, like a girl again
You have the appearance of a girl once again, just like before
You look just like a girl again, like a girl again
You resemble a young girl once more, just like in the past
You look just like a girl again, like a girl again
You have the appearance of a girl once again, just like before
Writer(s): Danny O'keefe
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.