That Girl
Maxi Priest Lyrics


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The girl has got the touch
What she got is a little something
That kind of girl
Maxi Priest just make them know, yeah

She's the kind of woman who let's you know
When she knows what she wants she won't let go
Takes you to a place of your fantasy
Walks you to the door but she holds a key

That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (gangsta kind of lover)
That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (smooth type of girl)

No matter who you are or what you do
She knows how to click in everything you do
She can make you hot when it's cold outside
Take you on a high, even make you fly

That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (gangsta kind of lover)
That girl, ooh, that kind of girl

she's outspoken, I'm heartbroken
Just the kind of girl to keep my love life rolling
She's outspoken, I'm heartbroken
Just the kind of girl to keep my that, that, that girl
To make you break your silence and speak
Just a glimpse upon the silhouette, my knees get weak
Mh-mmh baby baby so unique
A reggaemantic lover, lover make her life complete

That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (that kind of lover)
That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (say what)

She's the kind of woman who knows the street
And even under pressure she's smooth and sweet
No complications just attitude
Believes in what she's got and she won't get used

That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (sexy kind of lover)
That girl, ooh, that kind of girl

Well, I'm weak to her touch
So vulnerable to her blush, love struck
That girl I got an instant crush
You can call me a lush, infatuation or just lust
The girl possess the stuff to make the man them, oh, ah

Holy Moses, Lord it could have been me
Caught up in this trap I didn't wanna be (I know)
But I ain't no fool I was one step ahead (yeah)
I had to let go cause I was over my head

That girl, ooh, that kind of girl (gangsta kind of lover)
That girl ooh that kind of girl
('Cause she's a Shaggy kind of girl)
That girl ooh (I gotta let her know)
That kind of girl (sexy kind of lover)
That girl ooh (let them know)
That kind of girl (Maxi kind of girl)

Say she's outspoken, I'm heartbroken
Just the kind of girl to keep my love life flowin'
She's outspoken, I'm heartbroken
She's the kind of girl to keep my that, that girl

That girl ooh, I got to let her know (that kind of girl)
She's the kind of girl that captivates your soul (that kind of girl)
That kind of girl (a rude girl type of lover, chuh)
that girl ooh, that kind of girl





(Shaggy and Maxi Priest definitely deh pon on di girls dem case)
that girl ooh (that girl) that kind of girl

Overall Meaning

The song "That Girl" by Maxi Priest is a dedication to a type of woman who is confident, knows what she wants, and isn't afraid to go after it. The lyrics describe her in a powerful light, depicting her as a "gangsta kind of lover" or "sexy kind of lover." The singer is clearly smitten by her, and feels weak in her presence, as he talks about how vulnerable he is to her touch and how easily she can make him infatuated.


The girl in this song is also portrayed as being street smart and unambiguous in her communication. She's not complicated and knows how to handle herself even under pressure. The singer is aware that he could have been caught up in her trap, but he chose to let go because he realized he was in over his head.


Overall, the song is an ode to the type of woman who exudes power, confidence, and sensuality. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of this woman and make it clear that she is not someone to be underestimated.


Line by Line Meaning

The girl has got the touch
This woman has a unique quality that sets her apart


What she got is a little something
She has an indescribable quality that cannot be defined


That kind of girl
She is a specific type of woman with unique qualities


Maxi Priest just make them know, yeah
Maxi Priest wants everyone to know about this type of girl


She's the kind of woman who let's you know
She is upfront and honest about her intentions


When she knows what she wants she won't let go
She is determined and focused on achieving her goals


Takes you to a place of your fantasy
She has the ability to fulfill your deepest desires


Walks you to the door but she holds a key
She has the power to open new opportunities for you


No matter who you are or what you do
She has the ability to connect with anyone and anything


She knows how to click in everything you do
She has a way of understanding and improving any situation


She can make you hot when it's cold outside
She has a way of making you feel alive and passionate


Take you on a high, even make you fly
She has the ability to elevate and transcend your experiences


she's outspoken, I'm heartbroken
She is confident and bold, while he is vulnerable and emotional


Just the kind of girl to keep my love life rolling
She is the perfect person to keep his romantic life exciting


To make you break your silence and speak
She has the power to inspire you to express yourself


Just a glimpse upon the silhouette, my knees get weak
He is physically and emotionally affected by her presence


Mh-mmh baby baby so unique
She is truly one-of-a-kind


A reggaemantic lover, lover make her life complete
She is looking for a certain type of love that fits her perfectly


She's the kind of woman who knows the street
She is street smart and has a lot of life experience


And even under pressure she's smooth and sweet
She is able to handle stressful situations with grace and kindness


No complications just attitude
She has a confident and assertive personality with no unnecessary drama


Believes in what she's got and she won't get used
She values herself and will not tolerate being taken advantage of


Well, I'm weak to her touch
He is easily affected by her physical touch


So vulnerable to her blush, love struck
He is deeply and romantically affected by her


That girl I got an instant crush
He is immediately attracted to this type of girl


You can call me a lush, infatuation or just lust
He acknowledges that his feelings may not be entirely genuine


The girl possess the stuff to make the man them, oh, ah
This type of girl has the qualities to attract men


Holy Moses, Lord it could have been me
He recognizes that he could have easily fallen for this type of girl


Caught up in this trap I didn't wanna be (I know)
He knows that getting involved with this type of girl can be dangerous


But I ain't no fool I was one step ahead (yeah)
He was able to recognize the potential danger before it was too late


I had to let go cause I was over my head
He had to walk away because he knew he couldn't handle the situation


('Cause she's a Shaggy kind of girl)
This type of girl is similar to Shaggy's style


(let them know)
He wants others to recognize the qualities of this type of girl


(Maxi kind of girl)
This type of girl aligns with Maxi Priest's preferences


She's the kind of girl to keep my that, that girl
This type of girl is the perfect match for his romantic life


That girl ooh, I got to let her know (that kind of girl)
He wants to express his attraction to this type of girl


She's the kind of girl that captivates your soul (that kind of girl)
This type of girl has the ability to deeply affect people's emotions


(a rude girl type of lover, chuh)
This type of girl has a bold and assertive style in romance


(Shaggy and Maxi Priest definitely deh pon on di girls dem case)
Shaggy and Maxi Priest are experts on the topic of women


(that girl) that kind of girl
This type of girl is unique and special




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Mcdonald Livingston, Orville Burrell, Booker T. Jones, Al Jackson, Jr., Donald Dunn, Maxi Elliot, Gary Benson, Steve Cropper

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Xavier Martinez

That Girl (Vocal Version)
Written & Composed By
Booker T. Jones, Lewis Steinberg, Al Jackson Jr, Gary Benson & Steve Cropper

Produced By
Robert Livingston & Shaun Pizzonia

Performed By
Maxi Priest & Shaggy feat. The Goldfish Duo (Goldie & Cleo)

Courtesy Of Virgin Records
The Goldfish Duo (Goldie & Cleo) appear courtesy of Villa 40 (o/b/o Give Heart Records)
Under Exclusive License From Universal Music Enterprises



All comments from YouTube:

Wraith Girl

I know I'm not the only gal (or guy) who still dances to this like we are fierce, sexy, and working the attitude...❤️❤️❤️🌈

Linda Toussaint

That girl has confidence in herself. This song bring out my inner sexy and naughty girl everytime.

Xavier Martinez

That Girl (Vocal Version)
Written & Composed By
Booker T. Jones, Lewis Steinberg, Al Jackson Jr, Gary Benson & Steve Cropper

Produced By
Robert Livingston & Shaun Pizzonia

Performed By
Maxi Priest & Shaggy feat. The Goldfish Duo (Goldie & Cleo)

Courtesy Of Virgin Records
The Goldfish Duo (Goldie & Cleo) appear courtesy of Villa 40 (o/b/o Give Heart Records)
Under Exclusive License From Universal Music Enterprises

Michael Peterson

Booker T & the MG's "Green Onions" (1962) ❤🎶🎵😁👍🏻😍🎧📻

Morningstar

Yasss! I somehow never put the two together until an hour ago when I listened to this after a decade.

Michael Peterson

@Morningstar These songs are 34 years apart of each other and still sound awesome! 👍🏻😁

DJ ITitude

Thanks for sharing. Just went there and enjoyed. My perception is that in the 1960´s subwoofer was not even invented...

GetBenched

This isn't even peak Shaggy yet!

Tommy Taylor

Tune!

⚡GlowAngel

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