You're A Big Girl Now
My Morning Jacket Lyrics


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Our conversation was short and sweet
It nearly swept me off-a my feet.
And I'm back in the rain, oh, oh,
And you are on dry land.
You made it there somehow
You're a big girl now.

Bird on the horizon, sittin' on a fence,
He's singin' his song for me at his own expense.
And I'm just like that bird, oh, oh,
Singin' just for you.
I hope that you can hear,
Hear me singin' through these tears.

Time is a jet plane, it moves too fast
Oh, but what a shame if all we've shared can't last.
I can change, I swear, oh, oh,
See what you can do.
I can make it through,
You can make it too.

Love is so simple, to quote a phrase,
You've known it all the time, I'm learnin' it these days.
Oh, I know where I can find you, oh, oh,
In somebody's room.
It's a price I have to pay
You're a big girl all the way.

A change in the weather is known to be extreme
But what's the sense of changing horses in midstream?
I'm going out of my mind, oh, oh,
With a pain that stops and starts




Like a corkscrew to my heart
Ever since we've been apart.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of My Morning Jacket's song "You're A Big Girl Now" convey a sense of longing, nostalgia, and acceptance. The singer reflects on a past relationship that was short-lived but had a significant impact. They express how the encounter swept them off their feet but left them back in the rain, while the other person moved on to dry land, symbolizing emotional stability or a new chapter in their life. The line, "You made it there somehow, you're a big girl now," suggests that the other person has grown and moved on, perhaps indicating their maturity or ability to navigate life independently.


The mention of a bird on the horizon singing his song at his own expense highlights the singer's desire to reach out to the other person, much like the bird singing for them. They hope that their message can be heard and understood through their tears, indicating a longing for emotional connection and communication.


The lyrics acknowledge the fleeting nature of time, comparing it to a fast-moving jet plane. The singer expresses a desire for the shared moments and experiences with the other person to last. They convey a willingness to change and make it work, suggesting a willingness to adapt and grow for the relationship to endure.


The song touches on the simplicity of love and how the singer is still learning its complexities. They acknowledge that the other person has always known this, while they are still navigating through it. The line, "I know where I can find you in somebody's room," implies that the other person has moved on and found someone new, and the singer realizes that they have to accept that reality, even if it comes at an emotional cost.


Lastly, the lyrics mention a change in the weather and question the sense of changing horses in midstream. This suggests that the singer is grappling with the idea of moving on or trying to start something new while still holding onto the memories and pain of the past relationship. The pain is depicted as a corkscrew to the heart, emphasizing the deep emotional impact of the separation.


Overall, the lyrics of "You're A Big Girl Now" convey a mixture of longing, acceptance, and the bittersweetness of moving on while still holding onto the memories and emotions of a past relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Our conversation was short and sweet
Our talk was brief but enjoyable


It nearly swept me off-a my feet.
It almost overwhelmed me with emotions


And I'm back in the rain, oh, oh,
And now I'm feeling sad and lonely


And you are on dry land.
While you are in a better place emotionally


You made it there somehow
You managed to find happiness


You're a big girl now.
You are independent and capable


Bird on the horizon, sittin' on a fence,
A bird in the distance, perched on a boundary


He's singin' his song for me at his own expense.
He's singing solely for my benefit


And I'm just like that bird, oh, oh,
And I am similar to that bird


Singin' just for you.
Singing only for you


I hope that you can hear,
I hope you can understand


Hear me singin' through these tears.
Hear my heartfelt singing, despite my sorrow


Time is a jet plane, it moves too fast
Time passes quickly like a speeding plane


Oh, but what a shame if all we've shared can't last.
However, it would be unfortunate if our experiences together don't endure.


I can change, I swear, oh, oh,
I am capable of changing, I promise


See what you can do.
Discover your own potential


I can make it through,
I can overcome difficulties


You can make it too.
You are also strong enough to overcome


Love is so simple, to quote a phrase,
Love is uncomplicated, as the saying goes


You've known it all the time, I'm learnin' it these days.
You've always understood it, but I'm discovering it now


Oh, I know where I can find you, oh, oh,
Oh, I am aware of where I can locate you


In somebody's room.
In the comforts of someone's space


It's a price I have to pay
It's a cost I must bear


You're a big girl all the way.
You are fully grown and mature


A change in the weather is known to be extreme
Weather changes can be drastic


But what's the sense of changing horses in midstream?
But why switch course halfway through?


I'm going out of my mind, oh, oh,
I am becoming overwhelmed and losing my sanity


With a pain that stops and starts
Experiencing intermittent pain


Like a corkscrew to my heart
Like a twisting instrument piercing my emotional core


Ever since we've been apart.
Since the moment we separated.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Dylan

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D Ringo


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Fantastic song...simple song with a huge message

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