Oh GIrl
Raphael Saadiq featuring Jay-Z Lyrics
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You knew I needed help
Now many girls consume my time
And all of this hurts my life
And there you were
Oh girl (oh girl)
Oh girl (oh girl)
You changed my world
Oh girl (and...oh girl)
I promise I won't let you down
I'll make (Imma make you so proud)you proud
I promise I won't let you down
I'm gonna make you so proud
I'll keep you heart next to mine
And I'll be everything you need
Believe me girl
Oh girl (oh girl)
Oh girl (oh girl)
Oh girl (oh girl...oh girl)
You changed my world
Oh girl (and...oh girl)
You changed my world
You changed my world
And...love you girl
Oh how can I repay you
You changed my world
You changed my world
The lyrics of Oh Girl by Raphael Saadiq featuring Jay-Z speak about a woman who helped the singer out of a bad situation and changed his life. The first verse acknowledges that the woman saved him from himself and knew that he needed help. However, since he has started seeing other girls, his life has become complicated and painful. Despite that, the woman remains a constant positive presence in his life.
The chorus, "Oh girl, you changed my world," emphasizes the impact the woman has had on the singer's life. He promises not to let her down and to make her proud, and the repetition of the phrase "oh girl" highlights the depth of his gratitude and love for her.
In the second verse, the singer promises to keep the woman's heart next to his and to be everything she needs. The song concludes with the repeated phrase "you changed my world" and the singer's declaration of love for the woman.
Overall, the lyrics of Oh Girl by Raphael Saadiq featuring Jay-Z express gratitude for a woman who changed the singer's life and continues to be an important part of it.
Line by Line Meaning
You know you saved me from myself
You were aware that I was struggling with my own destructive behavior and you helped me overcome it
You knew I needed help
You recognized that I was in need of assistance and you willingly provided it to me
Now many girls consume my time
Currently, I have numerous women in my life that are taking up my time and attention
And all of this hurts my life
Having all these women in my life is causing me distress and negatively impacting my wellbeing
And there you were
Despite my current situation, I still remember and appreciate the support you gave me
I promise I won't let you down
I am making a commitment to you that I will not disappoint or fail you
I'll make (Imma make you so proud)you proud
I will put forth my best efforts to achieve great success and bring honor and pride to you
I'll keep you heart next to mine
I will cherish and protect your heart as if it were my own
And I'll be everything you need
I will fulfill all your desires and necessities to the best of my abilities
Believe me girl
Trust that I am sincere in my intentions and that I will follow through on my promises
You changed my world
You had a profound impact on my life and altered it for the better
And...love you girl
I have strong affections towards you and deeply care for you
Oh how can I repay you
I am extremely grateful for all that you have done for me and I want to demonstrate my appreciation
You changed my world
Your influence on my life was so significant that it is worth repeating
You changed my world
With emphasis, I am acknowledging your impact on my life and expressing my gratitude
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RAPHAEL SAADIQ
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