It's from their album Volume 3 (2013).
I Could've Been Your Girl
She & Him Lyrics
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It doesn't matter that the lights are tender, love.
Oh, oh, I know you have to go.
It doesn't matter, I fought my heart,
It's broken, shattered to a million and one.
I'm done, I guess I haven't won.
'Cause I could've been your girl
If I could do it over I'd send you the pillow that I cry on.
It doesn't matter, I just begun,
And if you see me, just move on,
'Cause we are free and never meant to be.
'Cause I could've been your girl
And you could've been my four leaf clover.
If I could do it over I'd send you the pillow that I cry on.
'Cause I could've been your girl
And you could've been my four leaf clover.
If I could do it over I'd send you the pillow that I cry on.
'Cause I could've been your girl
And you could've been my four leaf clover.
If I could do it over I'd send you the pillow that I cry on.
The lyrics to She & Him's "I Could've Been Your Girl" express the regret and heartbreak of a woman who realizes that the man she loved could have been hers, but it is too late. She starts by acknowledging that it doesn't matter if she was willing to love him or if the love was tender; he still has to go. She fought for their relationship, but her heart is left shattered and broken. She accepts defeat and realizes that she didn't win the love she desired.
The chorus of the song is the most powerful part. The singer acknowledges that she could have been his girl, and he could have been her four-leaf clover - the perfect symbol of luck and fortune - but it is too late. She fantasizes about a different outcome, wishing she could send him the pillow she cries on and have another chance with him, but she knows it is impossible. She finally accepts their separation, saying that they are free and were never meant to be.
Overall, "I Could've Been Your Girl" is a deeply emotional song about lost love and the pain it leaves behind. The lyrics are poignant and the melody is melancholic, making it a standout track in She & Him's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't matter, if I were willing
It doesn't matter if I was open to a relationship with you.
It doesn't matter that the lights are tender, love.
It doesn't matter that the atmosphere was romantic.
Oh, oh, I know you have to go.
I understand that you need to leave.
It doesn't matter, I fought my heart,
It doesn't matter that I tried to ignore my feelings.
It's broken, shattered to a million and one.
My heart is completely broken.
I'm done, I guess I haven't won.
I've given up on pursuing a relationship with you, but I still feel like I've lost.
'Cause I could've been your girl
I could have been your girlfriend.
And you could've been my four leaf clover.
You could have been my good luck charm.
If I could do it over I'd send you the pillow that I cry on.
If I could go back in time, I would show you how much you hurt me.
It doesn't matter, I just begun,
It doesn't matter that I'm still at the beginning of my love life.
And if you see me, just move on,
If you see me, please continue on with your life.
'Cause we are free and never meant to be.
We are both free to pursue our own paths and were never meant to be together.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ZOOEY CLARE DESCHANEL
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Vintageart1994
i love this song and her voice. She has such a classic voice! i love it!!
Andjela Tatarovic
I love how all her stuff has a recognizable vibe to it... videos, music, everything!
Michael Anthony iannaccone
Oh MY GOD, Zooey's singing IS MAKING ME A BELIEVER. What a TALENT!! how is ZOOEY not on the "top" billboards? Especially the vocals ZOOEY did for Steve Aoki's collaboration. Thank you ZOOEY for doing this... So greatFULL for YOUR TALENTS. 0:)) TRULY ONE OF A KIND
Q Crew
What's her name again?
Dianek512
She’s adorable! Cute song & she has such a lovely voice! 😍👍🏼❤️
Oddyzzey Gaming
yes
Bill MacHale
Love this song! Such a great mid-sixties vibe! Great melody, voice and guitar!
Bianca Marie
She & Him is amazing. Love the simplicity of this video and her voice.
stringsthings
This is really good! I had no idea that Z.D. was such a good singer/songwriter. The guitar work by M.Ward is also very good. Compliments the song and vocals. I hope they continue to make more music.
Allen Jones
Amen!