Little Girl
Steve Alaimo Lyrics
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I swear I won't give in
Then my baby starts to smile at me
And I know, I know I just can't win
When my little girl is smiling
There's nothing more I can say
I see those big bright eyes
That girl is gonna get her way
When my little girl is smiling
I can't stay mad at her for long
Why should I want to fight
When I can hold her tight
I just don't care who's right or wrong
When my little girl is smiling
It's the greatest thrill there can be
She gets her way it's true
But I know I won't be blue
As long as she just smiles for me
The lyrics to Steve Alaimo's song "Little Girl" suggest a power dynamic between the singer and his love interest. Every time they have a quarrel, he tries to resist giving in to her, but when she smiles at him, he realizes that he can't win. It seems that the girl has a certain charm or influence over the singer that he can't resist. The lyrics suggest that he is willing to let her have her way because her smile and bright eyes make him happy.
The song depicts a common theme in romantic relationships - the dynamic of power struggle and compromise. In this case, the singer is willing to compromise because he values his relationship with the girl so much. The song also highlights the transformative power of a smile. Even when the singer is angry or upset, the girl's smile can instantly change his mood and make him forget about any quarrels they may have had.
Overall, "Little Girl" is a sweet and catchy song that captures the simple pleasures of young love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time my baby and I have a quarrel
Whenever my significant other and I get into an argument
I swear I won't give in
I promise myself that I won't back down
Then my baby starts to smile at me
But then my significant other flashes a smile in my direction
And I know, I know I just can't win
I become acutely aware that my resolve is crumbling and I'm going to cave in
When my little girl is smiling
When my significant other is happy and grinning
There's nothing more I can say
I'm speechless and unable to argue
I see those big bright eyes
I notice their large, vivid eyes
And then I realize
I come to the realization
That girl is gonna get her way
My significant other is going to get what they want
I can't stay mad at her for long
It's impossible to remain upset with them for an extended period of time
Why should I want to fight
I question why I should bother arguing
When I can hold her tight
When embracing them is an option
I just don't care who's right or wrong
I've become indifferent to who is correct or incorrect
It's the greatest thrill there can be
There isn't a more exciting sensation
She gets her way it's true
My significant other always gets what they want, that is certain
But I know I won't be blue
However, I'm not upset about it
As long as she just smiles for me
As long as they continue to smile at me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
chezfun
Love this! ❣️
BRONXGIRL10
I remember Steve Alaimo as one of the regulars on "Where the Action Is"!!!
BRONXGIRL10
It came on right after the first (and I think only) teen soap opera, "Never Too Young" on ABC. I watched both after school every day, starting at 3 p.m. New York time! Paul Revere and the Raiders and Keith Allison were also regulars on the show. And, yes, it was another Dick Clark production.
Jay Cooper
I bought this beauty on the flip side of Every Day I Have To Cry here in the UK on Pye International - 7N.25174. in 1962. I still have it and play it regularly although I've only played the A side a couple of times in over 50 years LOL!
PJDooWop
Yes. I never saw the show but I read that he was the host.
CrisVangel1958
This is very cute!
BRONXGIRL10
Yes, I've seen Steve Alaimo's website, spacepatrolman.
Marilyn & Les Jinks
Cute...