Grant Orsborn [The Arthurs (Dirigeable)], Gabe Blair, Greg DeGroat, and Justin Dake make up the quartet. Picture a village of contented songwriters invaded by a nomadic band of guitar-weird interlopers. A few generations later the two groups have at last congealed into one society. They throw a sixties rock-n-roll dance party. DeGroat’s bass and Dake’s Drums weave an off-road landscape quilted together with the vocal harmonies of Orsborn and Blair. The occasional wily raw guitar solo betrays nomadic roots.
With a Girl Like You
The Pages Lyrics
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What a romeo I'd be
I'd be able to see it's an awful handicap
When a guy's as shy as me
What happiness might come my way
If I could just speak up and say
I'll bet I could work wonders, seems too good to be true I could be a 'b' marvel if I had a girl like you
Single handed I'd rescue ship and captain and crew
I'd be number one hero if I had a girl like you
I'd spend my leisure finding hidden treasure
No one could measure the things that I do
In the stormiest weather I could eat a pie stew
I'd become a real sailor if I had a girl like you
I could do without moonlight and give the stars a rest too
I'd be warm in a snowstorm if I had a girl like you
All the radio programmes would be strictly taboo
They could keep their old brains trust if I had a girl like you
I'd never long for meals they ring a gong for
The shows they throng for I never would view, I'm telling you
I'd have pennies from heaven, I could live in a shoe
They could take me clothes coupons if I had a girl like you
The Pages' song, "With a Girl Like You," is a charming and romantic tune about a man who recognizes his shyness and wishes he could be a more confident Romeo. The singer dreams of being able to speak up and work wonders in order to be with the girl he desires. He can only imagine the happiness that would come his way by being more assertive and is very specific about what he would do to make her happy.
He imagines himself as a hero, rescuing ships and captains, finding hidden treasures, and eating pies in the stormiest of weather. He feels that, with a girl like her, he could do anything, including giving up moonlight and ignoring all the radio programs he once enjoyed. He would have pennies from heaven, live in a shoe if he could always be with her.
The lyrics express a feeling of hopelessness, as the man feels that his shyness is an awful handicap, and he wishes to be more confident in himself. He believes that with a girl like her, he could be whoever he wants to be- the very best version of himself. The lyrics reveal the deeper human desire to find someone with whom we can be ourselves, without fear or judgment, and feel confident that we can be happy with them.
Overall, "With a Girl Like You" is a sweet and relatable love song that captures the essence of human longing for love, acceptance, and the ability to be ourselves with someone we care about.
Line by Line Meaning
If I wasn't me, but a different sort of chap
If I had a different personality
What a romeo I'd be
I would be more charming and romantic
I'd be able to see it's an awful handicap
Being shy is a disadvantage
When a guy's as shy as me
Referring to himself and his shyness
What happiness might come my way
Thinking about the potential joy he could experience
If I could just speak up and say
If he could overcome his shyness and express his feelings
I'll bet I could work wonders, seems too good to be true
Believing that his life would improve significantly
I could be a 'b' marvel if I had a girl like you
He could become an extraordinary person with the right partner
Single handed I'd rescue ship and captain and crew
He could accomplish heroic feats on his own
I'd be number one hero if I had a girl like you
Having her in his life would make him feel like a hero
I'd spend my leisure finding hidden treasure
He would be adventurous and curious in his free time
No one could measure the things that I do
His accomplishments would be immeasurable
In the stormiest weather I could eat a pie stew
He could handle any situation with ease
I'd become a real sailor if I had a girl like you
Having her in his life would give him the confidence to explore new things
I could do without moonlight and give the stars a rest too
He would be content in any situation
I'd be warm in a snowstorm if I had a girl like you
Being in her company would give him comfort
All the radio programmes would be strictly taboo
He would prefer to spend time with her over any other activity
They could keep their old brains trust if I had a girl like you
He would not care about intellectual pursuits if he had her
I'd never long for meals they ring a gong for
He would not be interested in fancy or elaborate food
The shows they throng for I never would view, I'm telling you
He would not be interested in popular entertainment
I'd have pennies from heaven, I could live in a shoe
Having her in his life would bring him great fortune and he could be content with very little
They could take me clothes coupons if I had a girl like you
He would not care about material possessions with her by his side
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Written by: LOUIS MC DERMOTT
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