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So Fine
Studio 99 Lyrics
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How could it be she might be mine
How could she be so cool
I′ve been taken for a fool
So many times
It's a story of a man
Who works as hard as he can
Just to be a man
But the book always burns
As the story takes it turn
An leaves a broken man
How could she be so cool
How could she be so fine
I owe a favor to a friend
My friends they always come through for me- Yeah
It′s a story of a man
Who works as hard as he can
Just to be a man
Who stands on his own
But the book always burns
As the story takes it turn
An leaves a broken man
If you could only live my life
You could see the difference you make to me- To me
I'd look right up at night
And all I'd see was darkness
Now I see the stars alright
I wanna reach right up and grab one for you
When the lights went down in your house
Yeah that made me happy
The sweat I make for you
Yeah... I think you know where that comes from
Well I′d look right up at night
And all I′d see was darkness
Now I see the stars alright
I wanna reach right up and grab one for you
When the lights went down in your house
Yeah that made me happy
The sweat I make for you
I think you know where that comes from
How could she look so good(So good)
How could she be so fine
How could she be so cool
How could it be she might be mine
The song “So Fine” by Studio 99 expresses the singer's amazement towards a woman. The opening lines, “How could she look so fine, how could it be she might be mine” shows his surprise and uncertainty about the woman’s beauty and her potential feelings towards him. The lines “I’ve been taken for a fool so many times” suggest that the singer has been disappointed in his past relationships and that he wants to be sure that this woman is the real deal.
The singer continues to express his admiration for the woman by saying that she’s “so cool”. The lines “But the book always burns, As the story takes its turn, An leaves a broken man” reveal that he’s been hurt before and is hoping that this new relationship will be different. The singer also acknowledges the help of his friends, saying that he owes a favor to a friend who helped him meet this woman.
The lines “If you could only live my life, you could see the difference you make to me” suggest that the woman is making a positive impact in the singer’s life. He feels happier and more fulfilled now that she’s in his life. The lines “I wanna reach right up and grab one for you, When the lights went down in your house, Yeah that made me happy” show that the singer is willing to do anything to make the woman happy and that even a simple thing like turning off the lights in her house brings him joy.
Overall, “So Fine” is a song about a man who is amazed by a woman’s beauty and the positive impact she has on his life. It’s a song about hope and the possibility of finding love after experiencing heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
How could she look so fine
The singer is amazed at the beauty of the person he is referring to.
How could it be she might be mine
The singer can't believe that someone as amazing as the person he is referring to might actually be interested in him.
How could she be so cool
The person referred to by the singer is not only beautiful, but also seems to have a great personality.
I′ve been taken for a fool
So many times
The artist has been deceived or hurt in relationships before, so he is cautious about getting involved with someone new.
It's a story of a man
Who works as hard as he can
Just to be a man
Who stands on his own
The song is telling the story of a man who has had to work hard to become independent and stand on his own two feet.
But the book always burns
As the story takes its turn
And leaves a broken man
Despite his best efforts, the man's life always seems to take a turn for the worse and he ends up feeling broken and defeated.
I owe a favor to a friend
My friends they always come through for me
The singer is grateful for the support of his friends and is willing to help them out when they need it.
If you could only live my life
You could see the difference you make to me
The person the artist is referring to has had a positive impact on his life and he wishes they could see that for themselves.
Well I’d look right up at night
And all I’d see was darkness
Now I see the stars alright
I wanna reach right up and grab one for you
The person the artist is referring to has brought light into his life and he wants to do something special for them to show his appreciation.
When the lights went down in your house
Yeah that made me happy
The sweat I make for you
Yeah... I think you know where that comes from
The artist finds joy in spending time with the person he is referring to, and is willing to work hard to make them happy.
How could she look so good(So good)
How could she be so fine
How could she be so cool
How could it be she might be mine
The singer is still amazed by the beauty, personality, and interest of the person he is referring to, and is grateful for the positive impact they have had on his life.
Writer(s): (usa 2) Slash, W. Axl Rose, Izzy Stradlin, Darren A Reed, Duff Rose Mc Kagan, Matt Sorum
Contributed by Jackson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.