A classic "sad girl" song (a precursor/contemporary of such songs as Native New Yorker and At Seventeen) that bemoans a relationship gone bad.
Sad Girl
The Intruders Lyrics
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You look so sad
Did he break your heart?
Gee, that's to bad
I guess now you see oh
How love can be
Sad girl
Forget that guy
Come on let's smile now
Please won't you try
Get a hold of yourself
Come on and find you someone else (Open up your heart)
Open up your girl (Open up your heart)
We can make a brand new start (Open up your heart)
Please don't cry
Just go out and find yourself another guy
Sad girl
Hold your head up high
Things are gonna change I know
As time goes by
Because that's the way it goes
Everybody knows (Sad girl)
Somebody's somebody's fool (Sad girl)
And your no exception to the rule (Sad girl)
Your day's gonna come, my love (Sad girl)
The Intruders's song "Sad Girl" is a soulful ballad that tells the story of a heartbroken girl who has been left by her lover. The singer acknowledges the sadness on her face and wonders if her heart has been broken. He sympathizes with her and tells her that it's natural to feel the way she does because love can be a painful experience. However, he urges her to forget about the guy who hurt her and encourages her to find someone new.
The chorus of the song is a call to action for the girl to open up her heart and try to find happiness with someone else. The singer reminds her that everyone goes through heartbreak and becomes somebody's fool at some point, but it's important to hold her head up high and keep moving forward. He reassures her that things will eventually get better with time because that's just the way it goes.
The lyrics of "Sad Girl" are a poignant reminder that heartbreak is a universal experience that we all go through at some point in our lives. The song encourages listeners to keep their heads up in the face of adversity and to continue striving for happiness and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sad girl
Addressing a girl who seems to be sad
You look so sad
Acknowledging the girl's sad appearance
Did he break your heart?
Asking if the reason for the girl's sadness is a broken heart
Gee, that's too bad
Expressing sympathy for the girl's situation
I guess now you see oh
Suggesting that the girl has now realized the reality of love
How love can be
Highlighting the complexities of love
Sad girl
Reiterating the girl's state of mind
Forget that guy
Advising the girl to move on from the person who broke her heart
Come on let's smile now
Encouraging the girl to be happy again
Please won't you try
Requesting the girl to make an effort to be happy
Get a hold of yourself
Emphasizing the need for the girl to be in control of her emotions
Come on and find you someone else (Open up your heart)
Encouraging the girl to open her heart and find another person to love
We can make a brand new start (Open up your heart)
Suggesting that a new relationship can bring a fresh start
Please don't cry
Pleading with the girl to stop crying
Just go out and find yourself another guy
Encouraging the girl to move on and find another love interest
Sad girl
Repeating the girl's current state
Hold your head up high
Encouraging the girl to be confident
Things are gonna change I know
Assuring the girl that things will get better
As time goes by
Highlighting the fact that time heals
Because that's the way it goes
Stating that life is unpredictable
Everybody knows (Sad girl)
Acknowledging that sadness is a common emotion
Somebody's somebody's fool (Sad girl)
Implying that someone always gets hurt in a relationship
And your no exception to the rule (Sad girl)
Stating that the girl is not exempt from the common phenomenon of heartbreak
Your day's gonna come, my love (Sad girl)
Assuring the girl that she will find happiness in the future
Signaling the end of the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROD DAVIES, STEVEN SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jenny Cervantes
lyricsSad girl, you look so sad
Did he break your heart?
Gee, that's too bad
I guess now you see, oh
How love could be
Sad girl, forget that guy
Come on, let's smile now
Please won't you try?
Get a hold of yourself
Come on and find you someone else
Open up your, open up your heart, girl
Open up, we can make a brand new start
Open up, please don't cry
Just go out and find yourself another guy
Sad girl
Hold your head up high
Things are gonna change, I know
As time goes by
Because that's the way it goes
Everybody knows
Somebody's somebody's fool
(Sad girl)
And you're no exception to the rule
(Sad girl)
Your day's gonna come, my love
(Sad girl)
All you gotta do is keep on smiling
(Sad girl)
Shem19J
One of the shortest, yet, most memorable songs....straight to the point in less than 2 minutes! The Intruders, just a phenomenal group.
strictlynorton
Preach it... Philly's finest!
Scot Ferguson
Jay Wiggins original version is even better.
Angelo Lazeroms
Man this just never gets old, perfection
Hector Rivera
I grew up with the family bumping oldies my aunt was named sad girl RIP Fenise but damn every year that I get older and bump these songs it makes me miss the old days, I know I’m still young but back then when I didn’t have no worries and when my family was good but things change and it is what it is but shout out to these songs that keep the memory living
Deborah Patterson
This music has stood the test of time- solid GOLD!
Jenny Cervantes
lyricsSad girl, you look so sad
Did he break your heart?
Gee, that's too bad
I guess now you see, oh
How love could be
Sad girl, forget that guy
Come on, let's smile now
Please won't you try?
Get a hold of yourself
Come on and find you someone else
Open up your, open up your heart, girl
Open up, we can make a brand new start
Open up, please don't cry
Just go out and find yourself another guy
Sad girl
Hold your head up high
Things are gonna change, I know
As time goes by
Because that's the way it goes
Everybody knows
Somebody's somebody's fool
(Sad girl)
And you're no exception to the rule
(Sad girl)
Your day's gonna come, my love
(Sad girl)
All you gotta do is keep on smiling
(Sad girl)
cristina g.
Definitely a favorite ... honestly couldn't name a favorite oldie ... way too many!❤️🎶 these oldies get to my soul all the time !!
Sheila Davis
One of my favorites by The Intruders 🎵🎶🎼
Anita Smith
"Everybody's somebody's fool. And you're no exception to the rule."