That Girl
Natalie Imbruglia Lyrics
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All I can do is try to make a conversation
She shines, shines so bright
All framed in quilted silver, her lies seem so fine
I'm just making conversation with myself
And who is that girl living in my house
She looks like me but she talks like someone else
When she smiles right back from the other side
(That girl)
She moves with confidence, not afraid of every consequence
Her eyes look a lot like mine
When she smiles right back from the other side
(That girl)
Right back from the other side
She's wild and dimmed
She knows important people
Can always turn a smile
Without a hesitation, she's someone else
But who is that girl living in my house
She looks like me but she talks like someone else
Her eyes look a lot like mine
When she smiles right back from the other side
(That girl)
She moves with confidence, not afraid of every consequence
Her eyes look a lot like mine
When she smiles right back from the other side
(That girl)
Right back from the other side
That girl
In Natalie Imbruglia's song That Girl, the lyrics describe a woman who is the center of all attention. The singer is in awe of this woman, who seems to have it all together and exudes confidence. The singer attempts to make conversation with her, but finds herself only talking to herself. The woman is described as shining bright, clad in quilted silver and seemingly telling lies that come across as fine. The woman in question is so similar to the singer that she looks like her and shares her smile, but talks like someone else.
The singer seems to be grappling with an identity crisis and questioning who this girl is that's living in her house. When she sees her reflection, it's like looking at herself but not recognizing the person staring back. The woman is described as wild and dimmed, implying that she may have a reckless streak but still manages to charm those around her. The singer can't help but compare herself to this woman, who seems to be the antithesis of her personality.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of insecurity and inadequacy that many people experience when they see someone they perceive to have it all together. The singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that she may not be as confident and put-together as she wants to be, and that's okay.
Line by Line Meaning
All eyes on her, center of all attention
Everyone's focus is on her, she's the main attraction
All I can do is try to make a conversation
I attempt to start a dialogue with her, but she's hard to reach
She shines, shines so bright
Her presence is glowing and captivating
All framed in quilted silver, her lies seem so fine
Her falsehoods are wrapped up in an attractive package
I'm just making conversation with myself
My attempts to communicate with her go unheard, so I talk to myself
And who is that girl living in my house
I don't recognize the person who resides in my own home
She looks like me but she talks like someone else
Physically she resembles me, but her speech and actions are not familiar
Her eyes look a lot like mine
We share similar eye features
When she smiles right back from the other side
When she returns my smile, it seems distant and detached
She moves with confidence, not afraid of every consequence
She exudes assurance, unafraid of the outcomes of her choices
She's wild and dimmed
She's unruly yet subdued
She knows important people
She's connected with influential individuals
Can always turn a smile
She can easily make people smile
Without a hesitation, she's someone else
She can easily switch personas without any delay or effort
Right back from the other side
Even though she's physically present, it feels like she's unreachable
That girl
Referring to the enigma of a girl who seems familiar yet unrecognizable
Contributed by Anna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Mestizo1971
great song has the sound of the 1960's pop music to me. Beautiful music from Natalie.
@nfmardiah
i love this song! :D
@HoneyBflyMonarC
i love this song! thanks
@Mestizo1971
This is something from a 1960's AM Radio tune...that is cool with me. I love Natlie Imbruglia songs, esp "Identify" from the Stigmata Soundtrack.
@ciupciup23
she is so beautiful! :)
@cezarmg
that girl comes in "Glorious", the single
@ambylious
wow she amaze me with her beuty n music
@FerrCorrs
este tema se parece a wild about it. me refiero al ritmo :/ pero me gusta mas este :)
@charlieraullifonso9050
No me había percatado pero tienes razón, también me gusta más esta
@briachella
la prima foto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the first picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Natalie ti amo come me stesso, anzi di più Natalie i love you like myself, no, more