The Girl in the Dirty Shirt
Oasis Lyrics


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If I may be so bold that I just say something
Come and make me my day
The clouds around your soul
Don't gather there for nothing
But I can chase them all away
Why d'you need a reason for to feel happy?
Or shining for the rest of the world
Give me just a smile and would you make it snappy
Get your shit together girl

You've got a feeling lost inside
It just won't let you go
Your life is sneaking up behind
It just won't let you go
No, it just won't let you go
Is what I'm trying to say

Is would you maybe
Come dancin' with me?
'Cause to me it doesn't matter
If your hopes and dreams are shattered
When you say something
You make me believe
In a girl who wears a dirty shirt
She knows exactly what she's worth
She knows exactly what she's worth to me
But I can see, I can see

If you ever find yourself inside a bubble
You gotta make your own way home
You can call me anytime you're seein' double
Now you know you're not alone

You've got a feeling lost inside
It just won't let you go (No, it just won't let you go)
Your life is sneaking up behind
It just won't let you go (No, it just won't let you go)
No, it just won't let you go (No, it just won't let you)
Is what I'm trying to say

Is would you maybe
Come dancin' with me?
'Cause to me it doesn't matter
If your hopes and dreams are shattered
When you say something
You make me believe
In a girl who wears a dirty shirt
She knows exactly what she's worth
Maybe she'll come dancin' with me
'Cause to me it doesn't matter
If her hopes and dreams are shattered
When she says something
She'll make me believe
In a girl who wears a dirty shirt
She knows exactly what she's worth to me

She knows exactly what she's worth to me
She knows exactly what she's worth to me
She knows exactly what she's worth to me
She knows exactly what she's worth to me
And now I see
And now I see
And now I see (knows exactly what she's worth to me)
And now I see
And now I see
And now I see
And now I see (knows exactly what she's worth to me)
And now I see




And now I see
And now I see

Overall Meaning

The sentiment of Oasis's song "The Girl in the Dirty Skirt" is one of encouragement and support to someone who is struggling to find their way. The song speaks directly to a particular individual, inviting them to dance and enjoy life, regardless of their current state of mind. The lyrics suggest that the person is experiencing some kind of emotional turbulence, which is reflected in the clouds that hang around their soul. The singer offers to chase these clouds away, asserting that all the individual needs is a smile to turn their mood around. The chorus emphasizes this idea further, saying that the person has a feeling inside that they can’t shake, but they are not alone, and the singer is there for them. The song ends on a repeated phrase, “She knows exactly what she’s worth to me,” which represents the positive impact the person has on the singer, and how he sees their unique value despite their struggles.


Overall, the message of the song is about empathy, hope, and the power of human connection to lift us out of difficult times. The use of repetition in the chorus drives home the idea that the person is not alone and that the singer will always be there when needed. The specific imagery of the dirty skirt represents more than just a piece of clothing; it signifies a less-than-ideal state of being or living, which the singer respects and admires. The style of the song is deceptively simple, with a straightforward melody that belies the emotional depth of the lyrics. As a result, the song is both uplifting and encouraging, and it shows how a little bit of kindness and understanding can go a long way.


Line by Line Meaning

If I may be so bold that I just say something
I want to speak my mind, if you don't mind.


Come and make me my day
Come and brighten up my day.


The clouds around your soul
You seem troubled or unhappy.


Don't gather there for nothing
Your troubles are for a reason.


But I can chase them all away
I want to help you overcome your troubles.


Why d'you need a reason for to feel happy?
You don't need a specific reason to be happy.


Or shining for the rest of the world
You don't have to put on a show for others to be happy.


Give me just a smile and would you make it snappy
Just smile and cheer up quickly.


Get your shit together girl
Pull yourself together and don't let your troubles get the best of you.


You've got a feeling lost inside
You have a deep feeling or emotion that you are struggling to express.


It just won't let you go
You can't shake the feeling or emotion.


Your life is sneaking up behind
Your problems are catching up with you.


No, it just won't let you go
You still can't shake it.


Is what I'm trying to say
This is what I mean.


Is would you maybe
Would you consider.


Come dancin' with me?
Will you dance with me?


'Cause to me it doesn't matter
It doesn't matter to me.


If your hopes and dreams are shattered
Even if you've been disappointed or discouraged.


When you say something
When you speak.


You make me believe
Your words have an impact on me.


In a girl who wears a dirty shirt
I believe in a girl who may not seem perfect on the surface.


She knows exactly what she's worth
She is confident and knows her own value.


Maybe she'll come dancin' with me
Perhaps she will join me in celebrating life.


She knows exactly what she's worth to me
I appreciate her self-awareness and value her.


And now I see
I understand now.


And now I see (knows exactly what she's worth to me)
I appreciate her and understand her value to me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher

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