Girlfriend
New Edition Lyrics


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I remember the very first time
You the picture of love in my heart
You and me, girl, holding hands
Please be my lady, won't you understand
(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
And I need her right now
Loving, kissing, holding you tight
Never letting go

(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
And I need her right now

Can I call you, would that be all right
Maybe Friday or Saturday night
Girl, I think of you all the time
'Cause it's you that I need, girl, and you're always on my mind

(I need a girlfriend)
And I need you right now
Loving, kissing. holding you tight
Never letting go

(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
And I need you right now
Loving, kissing, holding you tight
And keeping you warm, oh, yeah

I need a girl
Who feels like I do
Could it be you
So please help me yeah, yeah

(Girlfriend)
Gotta have your love, oh, baby
Loving, kissing, holding you tight
Never letting go

(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
And I need you right now, no
Loving, kissing, holding you tight
And keeping you warm, baby

Someone just like you
I, oh, girl

It's you that I want, girl, and I need you right now
I really need you so, yeah, baby
It's you that I want, girl, and I want you right now
I really need you so, I need you, baby

I just want to love you and kiss you and hold you so tight
Whoa, baby, yeah, can I do that to you, sweetheart
I just wanna love you and kiss you and hold you so tight
Whoa, baby, no...you know what I mean, girl

(I need a girlfriend)
(I need a girlfriend)
(I need a girlfriend)
(I need a girlfriend)
I need a girlfriend, would you be my girl
This is Bobby talking
(I need a girlfriend)
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, woo
(I need a girlfriend)
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
(I need a girlfriend)
I, (I need a girlfriend)
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
(I need a girlfriend)
I said la-la-la-la-la-la-la
(I need a girlfriend)
Oh, girl, you know what I
(I need a girlfriend)
You know what I need now
So it's up to you to give me what I need
(I need a girlfriend)
And I do need a girlfriend
So, um, let's take some time and let's take it slow
(I need a girlfriend)
But surely we should be together
(I need a girlfriend)
You gotta answer me some time today, baby




'Cause I can't wait no more
I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to New Edition's song "Girlfriend" are a plea to a woman to be his partner. The opening lines reminisce about the first time they met and how the woman looked like a picture of love in his heart. He asks her to be his lady and understand that he needs a girlfriend. He desires her love and intimacy, never wanting to let her go. The chorus repeats his want and need for a girlfriend who he can love, kiss, hold tight, and keep warm. He asks if he can call her and thinks of her all the time, knowing that she's the one he needs and always on his mind.


The song is a classic and timeless love song that speaks to the desires of young lovers. The lyrics are straightforward and honest, expressing a need for companionship, affection, and love. The theme resonates with audiences of all ages, making it a universal testimony of love. The song has a sincerity that is easily relatable, making it one of the most memorable and beloved tracks of New Edition's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember the very first time
I remember the exact moment when I first saw you


You the picture of love in my heart
You represent the image of love in my heart


You and me, girl, holding hands
You and I holding hands


Please be my lady, won't you understand
Please be with me and understand my feelings


(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
I really want a girlfriend


And I need her right now
I need her right this moment


Loving, kissing, holding you tight
Showing love and affection by kissing and holding you tight


Never letting go
Not wanting to let go of the person I'm holding


Can I call you, would that be all right
May I call you? Would that be okay with you?


Maybe Friday or Saturday night
Maybe we could meet up on Friday or Saturday night


Girl, I think of you all the time
I think about you all the time, girl


'Cause it's you that I need, girl, and you're always on my mind
It's you that I want and need, girl, and you're always on my mind


And I need you right now
I need you right this moment


And keeping you warm, oh, yeah
Holding you close and keeping you warm


I need a girl
I need a girl in my life


Who feels like I do
Someone who has the same feelings as I do


Could it be you
Could it be that you're the one for me?


So please help me yeah, yeah
Please help me find the girl I need


(Girlfriend)
I want a girlfriend


Gotta have your love, oh, baby
I really need your love, oh baby


Someone just like you
Someone who is just like you


It's you that I want, girl, and I need you right now
You're the one I want and need, girl, right this moment


I really need you so, yeah, baby
I really need you so much, baby


I just want to love you and kiss you and hold you so tight
I just want to love you, kiss you and hold you tightly


Whoa, baby, yeah, can I do that to you, sweetheart
Can I do those things to you, sweetheart?


Whoa, baby, no...you know what I mean, girl
I didn't mean it that way, you know what I mean, girl


I need a girlfriend, would you be my girl
I really need a girlfriend, will you be my girl?


This is Bobby talking
Bobby is making a comment


I, (I need a girlfriend)
I really, really need a girlfriend


La-la-la-la-la-la-la, woo
Singing sound


Oh, girl, you know what I
Oh girl, you know what I mean


You gotta answer me some time today, baby
You have to reply to me today, baby


I love you
I love you so much




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Kirk Crumpler, Lee Peters, Larry White

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Comments from YouTube:

Kym No

I love this song so much..
I play it on repeat over n over!!

Carolyn Blackmon

I think I found the one for me

Reginald Leonard

I love this song to

719kai719

Thats what I thought ! This is from Bobbys first solo album. I remember that my bestfriends sister played it at her sweet 16, which her mom allowed her sister (my bestfriend) and myself to attend much to her dismay lol! memories of us giggling while thge teens slow danced to this,lol!

the1uwannaknowabout

i luv this song....this was when love songs were love songs :)

Coolyfett

This song could easily be on the All for Love album...It fits right in with those songs. His voice had not really changed from Mr Telephoneman at all.

719kai719

Yeah this is Bobby's first solo album!

Tameka Teasley

This Bobby Brown's song, his first single when he went solo, I use to play the hell outta this song when I was about 13 lol

Official Low Leroy

for those in the comments, yes the song really do has the new edition vibe to it but the fact is its the song from bobby's first solo album from 1986 hell i thought new edition was his background choir but they voted bobby out in 1985

paradicelove2007

bobby was the king of r&b before the crack.

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