Girl of Mine
The Outfield Lyrics


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(j. spinks/ t. lewis)

I? m gonna tell you that I want you
I? m gonna hold you in my arms tonight
Ain? t no body gonna take this girl of mine
I? m gonna squeeze you little darling
I? m gonna tell you everything's alright
Ain? t nobody gonna take this girl of mine

I saw you yesterday
Standing outside my room
Didn't know what to say
Baby I felt such a fool
Hoping that one day
You might think it? s cool
Look at me another way
Please don't see the fool

I'm gonna tell you that I want you
I'm gonna hold you in my arms tonight
Ain't no body gonna take this girl of mine
I'm gonna squeeze you little darling
I'm gonna tell you everything's alright
Ain't nobody gonna take this girl of mine

I'm thinking that someday
I've gotta next to you
It's driving me crazy
I'm wondering what to do
All I know is that one day
This might be complete
Things are going my way
Down on sadness street

This might heaven tonight but I'm too lost to know
If I'm not in heaven tonight then I? m sure it? s the right place to go

If you didn't need me
What would I say to you
Please believe me
Girl my heart beats too
All I'm hoping is one day
My dreams will all come true
But I wish it was yesterday
Girl it couldn't be too soon





(repeat chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Outfield’s “Girl of Mine” are a declaration of the singer’s love for a girl he desires. He confesses that he wants her and dreams of holding her in his arms, and he’s not going to let anyone else have her. The first verse emphasizes the singer’s devotion to the girl, while the chorus repeats this sentiment more emphatically.


The second verse reflects on the uncertainty and hesitation the singer feels around this girl. He saw her outside his room, but he felt like a fool for not knowing what to say. Nonetheless, he hopes she’ll see him in a better light eventually. The pre-chorus similarly details the singer’s anxiety about the relationship not going his way, but at the end of the day, he’s optimistic that things will work out.


The bridge of “Girl of Mine” takes a somewhat different turn by questioning whether the singer is in heaven tonight since he’s so lost in his love for this girl. However, even if he’s not in heaven, he’s sure that being with her must be the right place for him to be. The last verse loops back to the beginning with the singer begging the girl to believe his love for her is true. He longs for the past when they could have been together already, but he hopes their future will be full of fulfilled dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

I? m gonna tell you that I want you
I am going to express my interest in you


I? m gonna hold you in my arms tonight
I want to have physical intimacy with you


Ain? t no body gonna take this girl of mine
I am possessive of you and don't want anyone else to have you


I? m gonna squeeze you little darling
I want to tightly embrace you


I? m gonna tell you everything's alright
I want to reassure you and alleviate your fears


Ain? t nobody gonna take this girl of mine
I will protect you from anyone who tries to take you away from me


I saw you yesterday
I noticed you the other day


Standing outside my room
You were near my place of residence


Didn't know what to say
I was too nervous to start a conversation


Baby I felt such a fool
I regretted not being able to talk to you


Hoping that one day
I am holding out for the possibility


You might think it? s cool
You might find me appealing


Look at me another way
See me in a different light


Please don't see the fool
Don't see me as foolish or unintelligent


I'm thinking that someday
I am pondering the future


I've gotta next to you
I want to be next to you


It's driving me crazy
It's making me anxious and stressed


I'm wondering what to do
I am unsure of how to proceed


All I know is that one day
I am optimistic that it will happen eventually


This might be complete
This could be my destiny


Things are going my way
Things are working out in my favor


Down on sadness street
Feeling depressed or hopeless


This might heaven tonight but I'm too lost to know
I may be in a state of bliss, but I am uncertain


If I'm not in heaven tonight then I? m sure it? s the right place to go
Even if I am not experiencing absolute happiness, being with you is still meaningful to me


If you didn't need me
If you did not rely on me


What would I say to you
What excuse would I have to talk to you


Please believe me
Trust that I am being sincere


Girl my heart beats too
My heart is full of affection for you


All I'm hoping is one day
I have high aspirations for our relationship


My dreams will all come true
My deepest wishes and desires will be realized


But I wish it was yesterday
I regret having not started our relationship earlier


Girl it couldn't be too soon
I want to be with you as soon as possible




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Robert Cochran


on Your Love

Winter of '84, 4 feet of snow drops on Harrisburg, PA the night the Romantics are to play the local club The Metro, Called to find out the band were there. Took the girlfriend to a venue of a dozen people and the band. They played that song at least 6 times, once me sing it on stage. Best concert I was ever at.

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