Girl You'll Be a Woman Soon
The Film Score Orchestra Lyrics
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I love you so much, can't count all the ways
I've died for you girl and all they can say is
"He's not your kind"
They never get tired of putting me down
And I'll never know when I come around
What I'm gonna find
Don't let them make up your mind.
Girl, you'll be a woman soon,
Please, come take my hand
Girl, you'll be a woman soon,
Soon, you'll need a man
I've been misunderstood for all of my life
But what they're saying girl it cuts like a knife
"The boy's no good"
Well I've finally found what I'm a looking for
But if they get their chance they'll end it for sure
Surely would
Baby I've done all I could
Now it's up to you...
Girl, you'll be a woman soon,
Please, come take my hand
Girl, you'll be a woman soon,
Soon, you'll need a man
Girl, you'll be a woman soon,
Please, come take my hand
Girl, you'll be a woman soon,
Soon but soon, you'll need a man
The iconic song "Girl You'll Be a Woman Soon" was written by Neil Diamond in 1967 and has been covered by many notable artists, including Urge Overkill and Quentin Tarantino, who used the song in his film "Pulp Fiction." The song's lyrics tell a story about a man who is deeply in love with a girl and wants to guide her through the transition from girlhood to womanhood. The opening line sets the scene for the song's central theme, with the man assuring the girl that she will soon become a woman.
The lyrics go on to reveal that the girl's family and friends do not approve of the relationship. They see the man as being beneath her and not deserving of her love. However, the man is determined to prove them wrong and has already gone through a great deal of hardship to win her heart. He urges the girl to make her own decisions and not to let others define her choices.
The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment that the girl will soon become a woman and that she will eventually need a man to guide her through life. The man offers to be that guide, and the song ends on an optimistic note with the man hoping that the girl will take his hand and join him on this journey.
Overall, "Girl You'll Be a Woman Soon" is a timeless song that captures the universal experience of young love and the struggle to navigate a changing world.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, you'll be a woman... soon
You are growing up quickly and will soon become a woman.
I love you so much, can't count all the ways
I love you deeply and more than words can express.
I've died for you girl and all they can say is "He's not your kind"
I've sacrificed everything for you, but others still criticize me for not being the right person for you.
They never get tired of putting me down
People keep criticizing and belittling me.
And I'll never know when I come around, What I'm gonna find
I don't know what to expect when I see you again.
Don't let them make up your mind.
Don't allow others to influence your decisions and choices.
Girl, you'll be a woman soon, Please, come take my hand
You're soon going to need help navigating through adulthood, and I want to provide that support.
Soon, you'll need a man
As you become a woman, you may at some point need a companion or partner in your life.
I've been misunderstood for all of my life
People have never fully understood me or my intentions.
But what they're saying girl it cuts like a knife "The boy's no good"
Their criticism and negative comments hurt me deeply, especially when they question my worth as a person.
Well I've finally found what I'm a looking for
I have found something valuable and important in my life.
But if they get their chance they'll end it for sure Surely would
If they have the opportunity, they will try to sabotage what I've found.
Baby I've done all I could
I've given everything I have to offer to you and to this situation.
Soon but soon, you'll need a man
As you grow up and start making your way in the world, at some point you may need a male companion and confidante.
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.