Cinnamon Girl
Replicants Lyrics
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I could be happy the rest of my life
With a cinnamon girl
A dreamer of pictures I run in the night
You see us together under the moonlight
My cinnamon girl
The drummer relaxes and waits between shows
For his cinnamon girl
A dreamer of pictures I run in the night
You see us together under the moonlight
My cinnamon girl
Pa, send me money now
I'm gonna make it somehow
I need another chance
You know your baby loves to dance
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
The lyrics of Replicants' song Cinnamon Girl depict the singer's desire to be with a woman he calls his "cinnamon girl" for the rest of his life. The repeated line "I wanna live with a cinnamon girl" emphasizes his longing for this woman. He describes himself as a dreamer of pictures who runs in the night with his cinnamon girl, suggesting a whimsical and romantic relationship. The instrumental breakdown in the middle of the song describes the band's instruments, including "ten silver saxes" and a "bass with a bow," and a drummer who waits for his cinnamon girl. This suggests that the entire band is in love with this woman, or at least enamored with the image of her that the singer has created.
The lyrics are open to interpretation, but overall they suggest a nostalgia for a simpler time and a longing for the pure and innocent love that the singer associates with his cinnamon girl. The repeated "yeah yeah yeah" at the end of the song adds to the overall feeling of joy and happiness. It's possible that the song is not meant to be taken too seriously, and instead is simply a catchy tune about infatuation with a girl.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna live with a cinnamon girl
I want to spend my life with a girl who is spiced with cinnamon, whose unique qualities and personality make her stand out among others.
I could be happy the rest of my life
If I find the perfect partner, like a cinnamon girl, I'll be happy for the rest of my life.
With a cinnamon girl
I want to be with this special girl only.
A dreamer of pictures I run in the night
I'm a dreamer who imagines and creates mental pictures as I walk during the night.
You see us together under the moonlight
I envision myself and my cinnamon girl walking, enjoying the night air together under the moon's glow.
My cinnamon girl
I've found the girl I've been dreaming of, and she's mine.
Ten silver saxes, a bass with a bow
As a musician, I picture a ten-piece band playing music with a bassist playing a bowstring bass.
The drummer relaxes and waits between shows
During a break, the band's drummer takes a break and relaxes before his next performance.
For his cinnamon girl
The musician is thinking of his cinnamon girl, who he'll see after the show, so he waits for her.
Pa, send me money now
I'm in need of financial assistance, so I ask my father for help.
I'm gonna make it somehow
Despite the challenges, I'm determined to succeed and make a living for myself.
I need another chance
I'm asking for a second opportunity to get back on my feet.
You know your baby loves to dance
Despite everything, I enjoy dancing and having a good time.
Yeah
An expression of affirmation and enthusiasm.
Yeah
An expression of affirmation and enthusiasm.
Yeah
An expression of affirmation and enthusiasm.
Contributed by Mila G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pdod05
This album is SOOOOO underrated. I won it on a radio giveaway when it came out, and have been smitten ever since.
@astorgaluthier
Amazing álbum
@francisohara5405
Replicants is one of the hidden gems
@astorgaluthier
Totally
@djrubyjay9780
Incredible version .. thanks for re uploading this ... It's been missing for far to long
@astorgaluthier
Yeah
@joanasoares9389
I’ve been looking for this song
Since YouTube is a thing
Thank You
@astorgaluthier
Amazing song for sure
@francisohara5405
The whole album!
@astorgaluthier
Well, you asked it, you have it, bro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr5cMR_Ge0Y