Scott cites Matchbox 20 frontman Rob Thomas as his major influence. His first full-length album, So Much For the Nightlife, was released in the fall of 2006.
Girl Go Home
Scott Clifton Lyrics
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Never mind the sweat in your makeup
Or the hair in your eyes
You're beautiful,
divinely understated
You live with every heartbeat
And love with every breath
Oh
Let the girl go home
Let her go
Adjust your dress,
And slide on your shoes
Take as long as one life allows you
If that's what you choose
And who'd have known
That you were all my missing pieces
Who'd have known,
That Heaven felt like this
And I think,
Oh
Leave the girl alone
Oh
Let the girl go home
Collect your things,
And leave while you can
Don't forget your purse on your shoulder
And my heart in your hand
And there you go,
Just lighting up the doorway
But leave me in this moment
Before the light fades
And I think,
Oh
Leave the girl alone
Oh
Let the girl go home
Oh
Leave the girl alone
Oh
Let the girl go home
The song "Girl Go Home" by Scott Clifton is a heartfelt ballad about letting go of someone you love. The lyrics describe a moment where the singer advises his lover to leave, despite his feelings for her, recognizing that it is time to move on. He tells her that she is beautiful and urges her to take all the time she needs before leaving. He acknowledges the role she has played in his life as his missing piece and equates being with her to the feeling of being in heaven. The song is poignant and introspective, with a melancholic undertone that captures the complex emotions of moving on from a relationship.
The song's chorus "Oh, leave the girl alone, Oh, let the girl go home," underscores the singer's inner turmoil as he accepts that it is time for his lover to leave. He recognizes that it is not about him but rather that she needs to move on and live her life on her own terms. The song is a powerful ode to the struggle of letting go of someone you love and the importance of recognizing when it is time to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Collect yourself, it's a hot day outside
Take a moment to relax and refresh yourself, despite the heat outside
Never mind the sweat in your makeup
Don't worry about the imperfections in your appearance, they don't define your beauty
Or the hair in your eyes
Small distractions, like hair in your eyes, shouldn't detract from your radiance
You're beautiful, divinely understated
You possess a natural, effortless beauty that is unmatched
You live with every heartbeat
You are full of vitality and energy, which shines through every moment of your life
And love with every breath
Your soul is filled with love, which permeates every aspect of your being
Let the girl go home
Allow this person to leave and take care of themselves, free from any outside influence or pressure
Adjust your dress, and slide on your shoes
Take care of the little things, like adjusting your dress and slipping on your shoes, to feel more confident and polished
Take as long as one life allows you, if that's what you choose
Take your time with the things that matter most to you, and don't worry about deadlines or societal pressure to conform
And who'd have known that you were all my missing pieces
You complete me in a way that I never could have imagined
That Heaven felt like this
Being with you is like experiencing paradise, a feeling of pure bliss
Leave the girl alone
Stop imposing your will onto this person, and allow them to make their own decisions
Collect your things, and leave while you can
Gather your belongings and make your exit when it is most convenient for you
Don't forget your purse on your shoulder, and my heart in your hand
Remember to take care of yourself, and know that you hold a special place in my heart
Just lighting up the doorway
Your presence fills the room with light and warmth
But leave me in this moment, before the light fades
Don't feel like you need to linger, go and take care of yourself while your energy is still at its peak
Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.