Girl
Prince Lyrics
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You excite me so
Ooh-ee baby, your body's like no other
Girl
It's you I gotta know (gotta know)
Ooh-ee baby, I bet you're quite a lover
I want to take you home
Ooh-ee baby you dreamy, I scream inside you
I want you in the worst way, you make me
Girl
Girl
Girl
Won't you kiss me?
Ooh-ee baby, my lips they want you so
Girl
How can you resist me? (how can you resist me?)
The smell of animal lust is a-all over me (the smell of animal lust is a-all over me)
Oh, girl
If I could hold your hand
I'd make you touch my body until you understand
I'm your man (I'm your man)
All night, all day (all night, all day)
I want you in the worst way
You make me (you make me)
Caress the flower
Warm, warm
Bring it to the garden
The garden
Be poetic
Tell me what it feels like
A sea of electricity?
Now that's wonderful
Talk to you, talk to you?
What do you want to hear?
If I was anything else I'd be the water in your bath, darling
(Girl) girl, you excite me so
Ooh-ee baby, my flesh is on fire (ooh-ee baby, my flesh is on fire)
(Girl) Girl
The way you play with it
Ooh-ee baby, I think you desire me (ooh-ee baby, I think you desire me)
Girl
Make a wish, baby (make a wish, baby)
Anything (anything)
We'll make it come true (come true, come true)
Me and you (me and you)
I want you
In the worst way, you make me
Ooh, girl, ooh
(Girl)
(Girl)
You like the dreamy ice cream (girl)
Girl, your lips are so wet (girl)
Feel my hands, they're all sweaty (girl)
The lyrics of Prince's song "Girl" express the singer's overwhelming desire for a woman he's attracted to. The song begins by praising the woman's physical appearance, describing her body as unique and exciting. Prince then reveals his desire to know this woman on a deeper level and suggests that he believes she's a great lover. As the song progresses, he expresses his sexual desire for her in the most explicit terms, using animal imagery to suggest his intense arousal. He seems to be pleading with the woman to give in to him, describing the smell of his lust and urging her to kiss him.
As the song moves toward its conclusion, Prince gets increasingly poetic in his description of the woman he desires. He compares her touch to a warm breeze and speaks of electricity between them. He then shifts back to his more explicit desires, asking the woman to make a wish and promising that they can make it come true together. He repeats the chorus several times, emphasizing his intense desire for this woman.
Overall, "Girl" is a song about physical attraction and sexual desire. It showcases Prince's ability to be both poetic and explicit in his lyrics. The repetition of the chorus and Prince's urgent vocals give the song a sense of urgency and passion. It's a classic example of Prince's signature style and his ability to blend different genres of music together.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl
Addressing the girl whom the singer is attracted to.
You excite me so
The girl excites the singer deeply and passionately.
Ooh-ee baby, your body's like no other
The girl has an extraordinary body that captivates the singer.
It's you I gotta know (gotta know)
The singer wants to know more about the girl and get closer to her.
Ooh-ee baby, I bet you're quite a lover
The singer thinks the girl must be a great lover.
Girl (ooh, girl)
Repeating the girl's name with affection.
I want to take you home
The singer desires to bring the girl home and spend intimate time with her.
Ooh-ee baby you dreamy, I scream inside you
The girl is so alluring that the singer cannot stop thinking about her and has a strong desire to be with her.
I want you in the worst way, you make me
The singer wants the girl deeply and is driven by his strong desire for her.
Girl
Addressing the girl again.
Won't you kiss me?
The singer asks the girl for a kiss.
Ooh-ee baby, my lips they want you so
The singer's lips crave the girl's kiss intensely.
How can you resist me? (how can you resist me?)
The singer believes the girl is also attracted to him and wonders how she can resist his charm.
The smell of animal lust is a-all over me (the smell of animal lust is a-all over me)
The singer's body is full of lust and desires to sleep with the girl.
If I could hold your hand
The singer wishes to hold the girl's hand and have her understand the depth of his feelings for her.
I'd make you touch my body until you understand
The singer wants to intimately connect with the girl and show her how strongly he feels for her.
I'm your man (I'm your man)
The singer declares himself as the girl's man and desires to fulfill her intimate needs.
All night, all day (all night, all day)
The singer wants to be with the girl at all times, especially in intimate moments.
Caress the flower
A metaphorical reference to the girl's body, urging the singer to touch her gently like a flower.
Warm, warm
Suggesting the warmth and passion of their intimate moments.
Bring it to the garden
Metaphorically taking the girl to a romantic place for intimacy.
Be poetic
The singer invites the girl to express her feelings for him in poetic language.
Tell me what it feels like
The singer wants the girl to describe her emotions towards him intimately.
A sea of electricity?
A metaphorical expression of the intense, passionate emotions they share.
Now that's wonderful
The singer approves of the girl's poetic expression of their emotions.
Talk to you, talk to you?
The singer is encouraging the girl to open up to him more about her feelings.
What do you want to hear?
The singer wants the girl to tell him what she desires and what he can do to please her.
If I was anything else I'd be the water in your bath, darling
The singer expresses his desire to be intimately close to the girl and his willingness to fulfill any of her wishes.
(Girl) girl, you excite me so
Repeating the girl's name with affection and expressing his deep attraction towards her.
Ooh-ee baby, my flesh is on fire (ooh-ee baby, my flesh is on fire)
The singer's body is burning with desire for the girl.
The way you play with it
A metaphorical reference to the girl's sensual nature and how she entices the singer.
Ooh-ee baby, I think you desire me (ooh-ee baby, I think you desire me)
The singer believes the girl is also attracted to him and desires him.
Make a wish, baby (make a wish, baby)
The singer asks the girl to make a wish for their future together.
Anything (anything)
He is willing to do anything to make her happy.
We'll make it come true (come true, come true)
The singer promises to fulfill the girl's wish and desires.
Me and you (me and you)
Together, the singer and the girl will fulfill their desires for each other.
I want you
The singer wants the girl deeply and passionately.
In the worst way, you make me
The girl's attraction towards the singer highlights his intense desire for her.
Ooh, girl, ooh
Repeated expressions of affection towards the girl.
(Girl)
Referring to the girl again with affection.
You like the dreamy ice cream (girl)
A metaphorical reference to the singer's physical attraction.
Girl, your lips are so wet (girl)
The singer is attracted to the girl's seductive lips and her overall erotic aura.
Feel my hands, they're all sweaty (girl)
The singer is expressing his excitement and nervousness around the girl.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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