There are currently 25 Rockabye Baby! albums on the market featuring the songs of Coldplay, Metallica, Radiohead, Tool, Pink Floyd, The Cure, The Beach Boys, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Queens of the Stone Age, U2, The Ramones, Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, No Doubt, Bob Marley, Green Day, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, The Beatles, and Björk.
Rockabye Baby's most recent releases include Lullaby Renditions of AC/DC, which was released on March 4th, 2008[1] and Lullaby Renditions of the Pixies, which was released on June 10th, 2008.[2]
Upcoming Rockabye Baby! albums include tributes to Queen, Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, and Black Sabbath.
About a Girl
Rockabye Baby! Lyrics
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I do, with an ear to lend
I don't think you fit this shoe
I do, won't you have a clue
I'll take advantage while
You hang me out to dry
But I can't see you every night
I'm standing in your line
I do hope you have the time
I do pick a number too
I do keep a date with you
I'll take advantage while
You hang me out to dry
But I can't see you every night
Free
I need an easy friend
I do whip her in to land
I do think you fit this shoe
I do won't you have a clue
I'll take advantage while
You hang me out to dry
But I can't see you every night
No I can't see you every night
Free
I do
I do
I do
I do
The song "About a Girl" by Rockabye Baby! is a cover of the 1991 hit by Nirvana. The lyrics are thought to be about a girl that Kurt Cobain was dating at the time. The song is often interpreted as a plea for a relationship that is simple and easy, without the complications that often come with love. The line "I need an easy friend" suggests that the singer is looking for someone who is not demanding or difficult to be with.
The second line of the song "I do, with an ear to lend" suggests that the singer is looking for someone who listens, who is willing to hear what they have to say. The line "I don't think you fit this shoe, I do, won't you have a clue" suggests that the person the singer is addressing may not believe that they are the right fit, but the singer thinks that they are. The repetition of the phrase "I'll take advantage while you hang me out to dry" suggests that the singer is willing to put up with being taken for granted.
The chorus of the song "About a Girl" is repeated several times throughout the song. The line "But I can't see you every night" suggests that the singer wants more from the relationship than they are getting, but they are willing to take what they can get. The song ends with the line "I do, I do, I do, I do," which suggests that the singer is still committed to the relationship, despite its flaws.
Line by Line Meaning
I need an easy friend
I'm looking for someone who doesn't challenge me or make things complicated.
I do, with an ear to lend
I want a friend who is willing to listen and be there for me when I need them.
I don't think you fit this shoe
You don't seem to be the type of person I'm in search of.
I do, won't you have a clue
I'm offering a hint in hopes that they may change my current perception of them.
I'll take advantage while
I'll capitalize on the opportunity given now and
You hang me out to dry
take what I can now, even if it leaves them stranded.
But I can't see you every night
I can't possibly spend all of my time with you, so I'll make the best of every moment I have.
Free
I prefer to have the freedom to come and go as I please, and not be tied down to anyone entirely.
I'm standing in your line
I'm patiently waiting for my turn to speak to you.
I do hope you have the time
I'm hopeful that you are willing to make time for me and our conversations.
I do pick a number too
I'll wait my turn like everyone else and not insist on being first.
I do keep a date with you
I'm dependable and will follow through on our plans.
I do whip her in to land
I can manipulate a situation to get what I want.
No I can't see you every night
Once again, I can't spend all my time with you, even though I want to.
I do
I'll keep trying to get what I want, even if it means manipulating the situation to my advantage.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KURT COBAIN
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