Quicksilver Girl
Steve Miller Band Lyrics


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She's a quicksilver girl
A lover of the world
She spreads her wings
And she's free

She's a quicksilver girl
A lover of the world
She's seen every branch
On the tree

Ah, ah, quicksilver girl
Ah, ah, quicksilver girl
Ah, ah, quicksilver girl
Ah, ah, quicksilver girl

Ahhhh, ahhhh, ahhhh, ahhhh
If you need a little lovin'
She'll turn on the heat
If you take a fall
She'll put you back on your feet
If you're all alone
She's someone to meet
If you need someone

She's a quicksilver girl
A lover of the world




She spreads her wings
And she's free

Overall Meaning

The Steve Miller Band's song "Quicksilver Girl" is an ode to a woman who is as elusive as quicksilver. She is someone who loves the world and everything that is a part of it. She is wild and free, spreading her wings to fly as high as she wants to go. The repetition of the lines "She's a quicksilver girl, a lover of the world" emphasizes the singer's admiration and adoration for this enigmatic woman.


The song's lyrics describe the qualities of the quicksilver girl; she is the kind of woman who can offer comfort and care to anyone who may be in need of it. Whether someone needs love, heat, or motivation, she is always there to help. She is a symbol of hope and inspiration to others.


Overall, the song "Quicksilver Girl" tells a story about a woman who is a source of positive energy and free spirit to anyone who crosses her path. She offers herself as a source of support and stability to those who need it most, and she does so without reservations or hesitation.


Line by Line Meaning

She's a quicksilver girl
She is unpredictable and elusive, impossible to pin down or control


A lover of the world
She has a deep appreciation for life and all its experiences


She spreads her wings
She is unafraid to explore and take risks


And she's free
She refuses to be constrained by societal expectations or limitations


She's seen every branch
She has experienced all aspects of life, both good and bad


On the tree
Referring to the tree of life, representing the full range of human experience


If you need a little lovin'
If you need affection or attention


She'll turn on the heat
She'll bring intensity and passion to the relationship


If you take a fall
If you stumble or struggle


She'll put you back on your feet
She'll be there to support and encourage you through difficult times


If you're all alone
If you feel isolated or disconnected


She's someone to meet
She is a welcoming and accepting presence


If you need someone
If you require emotional or physical support


Ah, ah, quicksilver girl
Repeating the song's title and emphasizing her free-spirited nature


Ahhhh, ahhhh, ahhhh, ahhhh
Emphasizing the song's dreamy, psychedelic vibe




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Written by: STEVE MILLER

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Comments from YouTube:

@scifiwriter98

Just gorgeous. Instrumentation and vocals are perfect and evocative of young love. The music from 1966 to 1975 was on another level. It needs to be preserved for future generations. Just listen to She's My Girl by the Turtles, a perfect 3 minute pop song, and see if you don't agree.
My generation was spoiled with music. Movies, too!

@user-pk6yh2ew2p

This well written song is gorgeous. ☘️

@HeartoftheDragonColo

Steve's early work is very deserving of being remembered.

@SteveElliott

You are so right!

@Mynamesalexa

Huge recording contract with Capitol

@rimslider

Yes, I love all of those songs on his "Anthology" album. It's so cool that he included all of that work, and didn't call it a "Best of Steve Miller", but just called it.....Anthology.

@venetasearcy5971

Was 18 at this moment in my Life.
Now I'm 73, maybe not Quick but, still Silver (head to toe)
❤😂

@07944898313

One of my favourite songs of all time.

@arlenesheffield1136

No Doubt...

@07944898313

@@arlenesheffield1136 looked at your musical choices, which were great!

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