Beautiful Girl
Sophie B. Hawkins Lyrics


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Are you alright
Is there a light
Can you still hear me where you are
Are you so fine
That you can slip between the lines

You're such a Beautiful Beautiful Girl
You make the sky come down
You make the earth go round
You're such a Beautiful Beautiful Girl
And when you walk in the room
You make the winter bloom
You're such a beautiful Beautiful Girl

They want your soul
But you can float away
A flock of angels just above your head
Can hear your every sigh
And love you when you cry

You're such a beautiful Beautiful Girl
You make the sky come down
You make the earth go round
You're such a Beautiful beautiful Girl
And when you walk in the room
You make the winter bloom
You're such a beautiful beautiful Girl
You drive your daddy mad
You make your momma sad
You're such a beautiful, beautiful Girl




You make the wise unsure
You make the rich feel poorâ?¦

Overall Meaning

The song "Beautiful Girl" by Sophie B. Hawkins is a ballad about a girl who is going through a difficult time. The opening lines ask if she is alright and if there is a light for her to find her way out of the darkness. The song then proceeds to describe the girl as being so fine that she can slip between the lines, insinuating that she is delicate and easily overlooked. However, despite her struggles, the song recognizes her as being a "beautiful Beautiful Girl."


The lyrics also mention that other people want her soul, perhaps indicating that she is being pulled in various directions or is under undue pressure. However, the song suggests that she can "float away" and find solace in the love of the angels above her. The final lines of the song bring attention to how the girl affects those around her, making her dad mad and her mom sad. The girl is described as making the wise unsure and the rich feel poor, which suggests that she has the power to change those around her, perhaps inspiring them or affecting them with her grace.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you alright
Asking if the person is okay.


Is there a light
Inquiring whether the person has hope.


Can you still hear me where you are
Checking if the person is still present and listening.


Are you so fine
Inquiring if the person is doing well.


That you can slip between the lines
Asking if the person can hide their emotions and thoughts.


You're such a Beautiful Beautiful Girl
Complimenting the person's appearance and inner beauty.


You make the sky come down
Describing the impact the person has on the world around them.


You make the earth go round
Further emphasizing the person's importance in the world.


And when you walk in the room
Highlighting the person's presence and influence.


You make the winter bloom
Stating how even the dreariest of times can turn into something beautiful because of the person.


They want your soul
Referring to people who may try to take advantage of the person.


But you can float away
Assuring the person that they have the ability to avoid those who want to harm them.


A flock of angels just above your head
Imagery of protection and guidance from a higher power.


Can hear your every sigh
Showing how the person is never truly alone.


And love you when you cry
Demonstrating how even in vulnerable moments, the person is loved and cared for.


You drive your daddy mad
Possibly referring to the person's rebellious nature or strong personality affecting their family relationships.


You make your momma sad
Potentially expressing the burden the person may feel in causing their mother sadness.


You make the wise unsure
Highlighting the person's ability to make even those with sound judgment doubt themselves.


You make the rich feel poor
Further emphasizing how the person's presence can affect those around them.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: SOPHIE B. HAWKINS

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Comments from YouTube:

starcharm

she is so underrated...her voice is beautiful...

resurrection storm

sophie saved my soul on more than one occasion :) i love this song.

Ulla Ho

I just returned from Sophie's concert in Provincetown! She was fabulous, funny, gorgeous!! Totally awsome!

Tommy et al.

Very Awesome song!!!

franciscoquesadamata

Beautiful video, fantastic song!!

Eve Reynolds

One of my very favorite songs! I love the video too :-) Viva Sophie!

Tommy et al.

I AGREE I love this song TOO!!!!

Sebastian1984

Sophie...you have a new fan...now i´ve found you wonderful music!!

selbst105

very beautiful song! :) thank you, sophie!

Sbh BO

I love this track....

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