China Girl
Moogue Lyrics
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I feel a wreck without my, little China Girl
I hear her heart beating, loud as thunder
Saw they stars crashing
I'm a mess without my, little China Girl
Wake up mornings where's my, little China Girl
I hear her heart's beating, loud as thunder
Saw they stars crashing down
When I look at my China Girl
I could pretend that nothing really meant too much
When I look at my China Girl
I stumble into town just like a sacred cow
Visions of swastikas in my head
Plans for everyone
It's in the whites of my eyes
My little China Girl
You shouldn't mess with me
I'll ruin everything you are
I'll give you television
I'll give you eyes of blue
I'll give you men who want to rule the world
And when I get excited
My little China Girl says
Oh baby just you shut your mouth
She says ... sh-sh-shhh
The lyrics to Moogue's song China Girl speak about the singer's intense attachment to his "little China girl." He describes feeling like a wreck without her and hearing her heart beating. He also discusses feeling like a tragic Marlon Brando when he looks at her. The line "I could escape this feeling, with my China Girl" suggests that he finds a sense of comfort and safety in her presence. However, the song takes a darker turn when the singer mentions "visions of swastikas" and having plans for everyone. This implies that he is not entirely stable and may have some dangerous or disturbing thoughts.
The chorus of "I'll give you television, I'll give you eyes of blue, I'll give you men who want to rule the world" speaks to the idea of influencing or manipulating others. It seems that the singer is warning his China girl not to cross him, as he may ruin everything she is. The line "my little China Girl says, oh baby just you shut your mouth" shows that she is aware of his abilities to manipulate and wants to avoid provoking him.
Overall, the song China Girl is a balance between feelings of love, comfort, and safety, and darker, more dangerous thoughts. It speaks to the complexities of relationships and human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I could escape this feeling, with my China Girl
I am able to forget all my worries with my beloved China Girl
I feel a wreck without my, little China Girl
My life is incomplete without my China Girl and I feel shattered
I hear her heart beating, loud as thunder
I am in tune with her emotions, and her pulse beats as if it's thunderous
Saw they stars crashing
I witnessed an unforgettable event that left a lasting impact on me
I'm a mess without my, little China Girl
Without my China Girl, I am completely distraught and out of sorts
Wake up mornings where's my, little China Girl
Every morning, I wake up missing my China Girl
I feel a-tragic like I'm Marlon Brando
I am going through a tragic phase in my life, much like Marlon Brando's life
When I look at my China Girl
By looking at my China Girl, I find solace and comfort
I could pretend that nothing really meant too much
I can delude myself into thinking that nothing holds value if I wanted to
I stumble into town just like a sacred cow
I feel directionless and aimless, much like a sacred cow wandering around town
Visions of swastikas in my head
I am plagued with disturbing thoughts of swastikas in my mind
Plans for everyone
I have elaborate plans that I want to execute for everyone in my life
It's in the whites of my eyes
My emotions and intentions towards my China Girl are evident in my eyes
My little China Girl
The person who means the world to me, my beloved China Girl
You shouldn't mess with me
I am not someone to be trifled with
I'll ruin everything you are
If provoked, I'll destroy everything you hold dear
I'll give you television
If you listen to me, I can give you fame and power
I'll give you eyes of blue
I can make you feel cherished and loved with my affection
I'll give you men who want to rule the world
I can offer you powerful acquaintances who have lofty ambitions
And when I get excited
When I'm elated and ecstatic
My little China Girl says
My beloved China Girl speaks her mind
Oh baby just you shut your mouth
But she insists that I shut up and calm down
She says ... sh-sh-shhh
She soothes me with soothing sounds, hushing me to relax
Writer(s): David Bowie, Iggy Pop
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ellanriveraglez8142
Very nice voice.
@p6mkq
Song about Chun-li ?
@charmingboi77
Funny. . . he sounds just LIKE David Bowie. . . just enhanced by modern tech. . . all that said, I LOVE this version. I'd love to get down to this song.
@sonhadonummundomelhor
5 STARS* * * * *
@dugiradom
2k2
@bubbabarzini8804
hij spreekt neederlans
@bubbabarzini8804
dat is mijn papa