You're Going to Lose That Girl
The Beatles Lyrics


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You're gonna lose that girl (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose that girl (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
If you don't take her out tonight
She's going to change her mind (she's gonna change her mind)
And I will take her out tonight
And I will treat her kind (I'm gonna treat her right)

You're gonna lose that girl (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose that girl (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
If you don't treat her right, my friend
You're going to find her gone (you're going to find her gone)
'Cause I will treat her right, and then
You'll be the lonely one (you're not the only one)

You're gonna lose that girl (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose that girl (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
I'll make a point of taking her away from you
Watch what you do, yeah
The way you treat her what else can I do?

(You're gonna lose that girl)
(You're gonna lose that girl)

You're gonna lose that girl (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose that girl (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
I'll make a point of taking her away from you
Watch what you do, yeah
The way you treat her what else can I do?

If you don't take her out tonight
She's going to change her mind (she's gonna change her mind)
And I will take her out tonight
And I will treat her kind (I'm gonna treat her right)
You're gonna lose that girl (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)




You're gonna lose that girl (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're gonna lose that girl (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Beatles' song "You're Gonna Lose That Girl" convey a sense of competition over a love interest. The singer warns a rival that he will lose the girl if he doesn't treat her right and take her out. The lyrics are directed towards a specific person, telling them that they need to take action if they want to keep the girl's affections. The singer almost appears to be gloating about the fact that he will be the one to take her out and treat her right, implying that the other person cannot provide for the girl in the same way.


The chorus repeats the phrase "You're gonna lose that girl" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that the other person is in danger of losing the girl if they don't take the necessary steps. The line "watch what you do" also implies that the singer is keeping a close eye on the situation and is ready to swoop in and take the girl if the other person fails to act. The tone of the song is confident and almost playful, with the singer taunting the other person and asserting his dominance over the situation.


Overall, "You're Gonna Lose That Girl" is a song about the power struggle that can arise when two people are interested in the same person. The singer is determined to come out on top and win the girl's affections, and the lyrics convey a sense of playful competition and confidence.


Line by Line Meaning

You're gonna lose that girl (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're going to lose the girl you want to keep in your life, and I'm warning you about it.


If you don't take her out tonight She's going to change her mind (she's gonna change her mind)
If you don't make plans to be with her and show her affection, she's going to change her opinion about you.


And I will take her out tonight And I will treat her kind (I'm gonna treat her right)
I'm going to be the one to take her out and treat her with kindness and respect.


If you don't treat her right, my friend You're going to find her gone (you're going to find her gone)
If you don't treat her well and make her feel wanted, she will leave you.


'Cause I will treat her right, and then You'll be the lonely one (you're not the only one)
I will treat her with love and care, and then you'll realize you've missed your chance and will be alone.


You're gonna lose (yes, yes, you're gonna lose that girl)
You're going to miss out on having this girl in your life, and I'm warning you it's going to happen.


I'll make a point of taking her away from you Watch what you do, yeah The way you treat her what else can I do?
I'm determined to win her heart, and if you don't treat her well, I'll take her away. It's up to you to decide how you treat her.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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