Girl
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I been around the table for a day or two you know
Nothing here is ever what it seems
Pick another card and you roll another dice
Loneliness you made a fool of me
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
What I need right now is a girl like you
And you make me feel so good
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
What I got right now is a girl like you
And you make me feel alright
I like the way you smile when you tease me with your eyes
I’ve got to say it really works for me
I’ve never been the one to say exactly how I feel
Lord you turned this fool into a man
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
What I need right now is a girl like you
And you make me feel so good
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
What I got right now is a girl like you
And you make me feel alright
I like the way you walk as you move on over to me
I like the way you flick your hair and smile
I like the way you whisper your sweet nothings in my ear
Makes me feel a million dollar man yeah
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
What I need right now is a girl like you
And you make me feel so good
Oh oh oh oh oh, yeah, yeah, yeah




What I got right now is a girl like you
And you make, you make me feel so good

Overall Meaning

The song "I Like Girls" by Porter Wagoner is a straightforward ode to the opposite sex. The lyrics consist of a repeated declaration of the singer's love for girls, specifically their "soft and sweet" qualities such as their ribbons, curls, and perfume. Wagoner's verses describe his admiration for girls' physical attributes and his fondness for dating, hugging, and squeezing them tightly.


The tone of the song is light and playful, with Wagoner presenting his womanizing ways as harmless and enjoyable. The chorus celebrates his love for girls, regardless of their hair color or other qualities. While some listeners might interpret the song as objectifying or demeaning to women, it can also be viewed as a harmless expression of heterosexual attraction.


Overall, the lyrics to "I Like Girls" are simple and repetitive, but they convey a lighthearted appreciation for the opposite sex.


Line by Line Meaning

I like girls I like girls I like their ribbons and I like their curls
I enjoy being around girls, their accessories and appearance appeal to me.


I like 'em cause they're soft and sweet I like to watch 'em on the street
I find their gentle nature attractive, and I like observing them in public.


I like their hair and when they wear that perfume on their clothes
I appreciate their hair and the fragrance they wear on their attire.


Do I like girls oh I like girls and I don't care who knows
I'm open about my preference for girls and don't mind if others know.


I used to hung and wish till I kissed a girl and vowed
In the past, I only fantasized about girls until I kissed one and made a promise to love them.


Makin' love to them well that's my habit now
Being intimate with girls is now a regular activity for me.


I like girls I like girls they're like diamonds they're like pearls
I treasure girls like precious gems and adore their elegance.


I like to date 'em every night I like to hug and squeeze 'em tight
I enjoy dating them frequently and holding them affectionately.


When I press 'em in my arms they cuddle up and coo
When I embrace them, they respond warmly and make endearing sounds.


Do I like girls do I like girls you'll bet your life I do
There's no doubt that I have a strong liking towards girls.


I like girls I like girls I like their ribbons and I like their curls
I reiterate my fondness for girls' attire and hair.


They're so sweet and they're so shy when they kiss me I could die
Their charming personality, coupled with bashfulness, can make me feel elated.


When they giggle and when they wiggle they thrill me with their charms
Their giggles and movements can captivate me with their alluring effect.


I like girls I like girls especially in my arms
I particularly enjoy having girls in my embrace.


When I was just a kid kissin' girls with sissy stuff
During my childhood, kissing girls might have seemed trivial or feminine to others.


But now that I'm grown up I just can't get enough
Now that I'm an adult, I find myself yearning for more intimate experiences with girls.


Oh I like girls I like girls I like to give 'em all a whirl
I'm interested in exploring intimate relationships with all kinds of girls.


Blondy redhead or brunet I like any kind they get
I'm attracted to girls regardless of physical appearance, whether they are blonde, redheaded, or brunette.


Sunday I will kiss 'em all that's part of my big plan
It's my intention to kiss several girls on Sunday as part of my goal.


I like girls and the girls like me and I'm a lucky man
I am fortunate that the girls I like are also attracted to me.




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Written by: Jamie Porter

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