Pat released his first solo album, 'Last of Seven', on September 18, 2007, followed by a nation-wide tour. He followed the tour up with a small, intimate acoustic tour, which inspired his "Last of Seven Acoustic," available via digital download only.
His first solo single, "Her Eyes", was released to radio stations in July and made the top 10 of Billboard's Hot AC chart. His second single is "Two Ways to Say Goodbye."
On "Last of Seven," Pat duets with folk-rocker Brandi Carlile, featuring special guest appearances by Richie Sambora and Graham Nash.
He's also notably covered Buddy Holly on the multi-artist collaboration album 'Listen to Me', where Pat performed the pop tune "Maybe Baby".
He currently resides in Seattle, WA.
Girlfriend
Pat Monahan Lyrics
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But it's time for you to choose
And I know you don't wanna hurt nobody baby
But someone's bound to lose
The time has come for me to say
It's him you leave or me you stay
And I don't wanna see this have to end
I'm strong enough to let you go
And strong enough to be more than a friend
I want you for my girlfriend
Now I understand that you might need a little helping hand
But this has got to be up to you
Cause you got me so out of breath
If I don't stop now there'll be nothing left
So, baby what cha gonna do
The time has come for me to say
It's him you leave or me you stay
And I don't wanna see this have to end
But its down to me to let you know
I'm strong enough to let you go
And strong enough to be more than a friend
I want you for my girlfriend
Oh I will fight for ya
Oh I will fight for you
Don't you know that she is moving my way?
Don't you know she wants you on the highway?
Don't you know she wants to get sideways?
Don't you know she wants to get next to me?
And if you want I wanna come right to you
And if you want I'm ready to fight for you
If you're ready I'm ready to be your boyfriend
If you're sure then come and get next to me
Cause I want you and I know you want me too
So, baby what cha gonna do
The time has come for me to say
It's him you leave or me you stay
And I don't wanna see this have to end
But its down to me to let you know
I'm strong enough to let you go
And strong enough to be more than a friend
I want you for my girlfriend
I want you for my girlfriend
In "Girlfriend," Pat Monahan is singing to a woman he is interested in, but she is also involved with someone else. He wants her to make a decision and choose between him or the other man. He acknowledges that she doesn't want to hurt anyone, but someone is bound to lose in this situation. Pat knows that he is strong enough to let her go if necessary but ultimately, he wants her to be his girlfriend.
The chorus is a continuation of this theme. Pat emphasizes that he is prepared to fight for her and reminds her that other women are interested in him. The lyrics suggest that he is confident in his own abilities and wants to be with her, but only if she feels the same way. He expresses his commitment to her and wants her to make a choice soon.
The song is a relatable, straightforward love song that many people can connect with. It highlights the difficulty of being in a love triangle and the emotional turmoil that it can cause. The lyrics are honest and direct, reflecting Pat's honesty towards the woman he is pursuing.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you and I know you want me too
I know we have feelings for each other and I want to pursue a romantic relationship
But it's time for you to choose
We can't keep things in limbo forever, a choice needs to be made
And I know you don't wanna hurt nobody baby
I understand that you don't want to cause any harm to anyone involved
But someone's bound to lose
Despite our best efforts, someone is going to be hurt by the decision that needs to be made
Now I understand that you might need a little helping hand
I know that you may need support in making this decision
Cause you got me so out of breath
My feelings for you are causing me to feel breathless and overwhelmed
If I don't stop now there'll be nothing left
If I continue to pursue you without a commitment, I will be emotionally drained
So, baby what cha gonna do
It's time for you to make a decision about whether you want to be with me or not
And I don't wanna see this have to end
I don't want to lose what we have, but we can't keep things in a gray area forever
But it's down to me to let you know
I am the one who needs to communicate that I want to take things to the next level
I'm strong enough to let you go
I am willing to let you go if that's what you decide is best for you
And strong enough to be more than a friend
I have deeper feelings for you and am ready for a romantic relationship
Don't you know that she is moving my way?
There are other women interested in me, and if you don't make a decision soon, I may have to pursue them instead
Don't you know she wants you on the highway?
Other women are interested in you, and if you don't choose me soon, they may try to take you away from me
Don't you know she wants to get sideways?
Other women are interested in you and willing to engage in physical relationships
Don't you know she wants to get next to me?
Other women see me as desirable and may try to make a move for me
If you're ready I'm ready to be your boyfriend
If you are ready to commit to me, I am ready to be in a dedicated romantic relationship with you
If you're sure then come and get next to me
If you are sure you want to be with me, let's make it official and be together
I will fight for ya
I am willing to stand up for our relationship and defend it if necessary
I want you for my girlfriend
I have strong feelings for you and want to be in a romantic relationship with you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LUIS MALDONADO, PAT MONAHAN, PATRICK RAYMOND LEONARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shayne Franzman
If you guys like Pat Monahan, check out Gavin DeGraw as well. While I was listening to this CD, I thought I saw a huge resemblance. This is such an awesome song, on one hell of a CD. Thanks uploader for the video. Pat has one of the greatest voices ever!
DracoYankee
Beautiful voice <3
Sue Kulig
Love anything Pat sings :)
Harjas Singh
amazing song!!! :')
Eliane Sabbag
2020 - Love this song
Al Glen Egarle
Same!
angieviolette
I think.. I just fell in love with this song.. lol
susan A
Stain to the brain
susan A
........ I'm here... missing you
an nguyễn
pat is the best