The Girl's Alright With Me
The Temptations Lyrics
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I wanna say that she's so fine
And each and every day
I make sure she has her way
Now we don't feel tied down
Although our hearts are bound
I don't have to chase her all over town
My baby she's always around
The girl's alright with me
You know the girl's alright, yes
The girl's alright with me
You know the girl's alright
Now she's so good to me
I guess that's why I feel fancy free
Just to see the glow in her eyes
Makes me once again realize
I love her with all of my heart
And I know we'll never never part
I never heard about or caught her playin'
I guess that's why you always hear me sayin'
The girl's alright with me
You know the girl's alright
The girl's alright with me
You know the girl's alright
When I visit at her home
Other fellas never, never ring her phone
She let's them know just where they stand
She tells them all that I'm her man
And when we're out on a date
All the fellas wait till I walk away
They try to beat my time
She tells them in a nice way she's mine, all mine
The girl's alright with me
You know the girl's alright
The girl's alright with me (everyday)
You know the girl's alright, you know, you know that
The girl's alright with me me (in every way)
The Temptations' "The Girl" is a song about the love and admiration that the singer has for his girlfriend. The lyrics celebrate the girl's loyalty and faithfulness to him, as well as her beauty and charm. The lines "This little girl of mine, I wanna say that she's so fine" and "Now she's so good to me, I guess that's why I feel fancy free" showcase the singer's appreciation for his girlfriend and the positive impact she has on his life.
The song paints a picture of a loving and committed relationship. The lines "I make sure she has her way" and "Although our hearts are bound, I don't have to chase her all over town" reveal the mutual respect and trust between the couple. The girlfriend is not only faithful but also supportive, as evidenced by the line "Just to see the glow in her eyes, Makes me once again realize, I love her with all of my heart".
Overall, the song is a tribute to a caring and harmonious relationship. It celebrates the beauty and loyalty of the girlfriend and the happiness that she brings to the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
This little girl of mine
My significant other, whom I hold dear
I wanna say that she's so fine
I want to express just how attractive she is
And each and every day
Every day without fail
I make sure she has her way
I prioritize her wants and needs
Now we don't feel tied down
Our relationship isn't suffocating
Although our hearts are bound
Although we're connected on a deep, emotional level
I don't have to chase her all over town
I don't have to go through strenuous effort to be with her
My baby she's always around
My significant other is always present in my life
The girl's alright with me
I approve of my significant other
You know the girl's alright, yes
I'm confident in my love for her
Now she's so good to me
She treats me exceptionally well
I guess that's why I feel fancy free
That's why I feel so unburdened
Just to see the glow in her eyes
Just to witness the happiness she radiates
Makes me once again realize
Enforces my love for her
I love her with all of my heart
I love her completely
And I know we'll never never part
I'm certain we'll be together forever
I never heard about or caught her playin'
I have no suspicions of her being unfaithful
I guess that's why you always hear me sayin'
That's why I always express my satisfaction
When I visit at her home
When I go to her place
Other fellas never, never ring her phone
Her phone never rings with other guys calling her
She let's them know just where they stand
She clarifies her relationship status with them
She tells them all that I'm her man
She makes it clear that I'm the one she's with
And when we're out on a date
And when we're spending time together
All the fellas wait till I walk away
Other guys wait for me to leave
They try to beat my time
They try to make a move on her
She tells them in a nice way she's mine, all mine
She kindly lets them know that I am her exclusive partner
The girl's alright with me (everyday)
I continue to approve of my significant other, day in and day out
You know the girl's alright, you know, you know that
You're aware of how satisfied I am with my love life
The girl's alright with me me (in every way)
In every aspect of our relationship, I find my significant other to be great
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JR., EDDIE J. KENDRICK, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD
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This little girl of mine
I wanna say that she's so fine
And each and every day
I make sure she has her way
Now we don't feel tied down
Although our hearts are bound
I don't have to chase her all over town
My baby she's always around
The girl's alright with me
You know the girl's alright, yes
The girl's alright with me
You know the girl's alright
Now she's so good to me
I guess that's why I feel fancy free
Just to see the glow in her eyes
Makes me once again realize
I love her with all of my heart
And I know we'll never never part
I never heard about or caught her playin'
I guess that's why you always hear me sayin'
The girl's alright with me
You know the girl's alright
The girl's alright with me
You know the girl's alright
When I visit at her home
Other fellas never, never ring her phone
She let's them know just where they stand
She tells them all that I'm her man
And when we're out on a date
All the fellas wait till I walk away
They try to beat my time
She tells them in a nice way she's mine, all mine
The girl's alright with me
You know the girl's alright
The girl's alright with me (everyday)
You know the girl's alright, you know, you know that
The girl's alright with me me (in every way)
Songwriters: Eddie J. Kendrick / Edward Holland / Edward / Jr. Holland / Norman Whitfield / Norman J. Whitfield
UNC
My eyes well up with tears when I realize how good these times were. And how this generation will never know what they’ve missed. I was 7 when this song came out and Motown was still the new kid on the block. A New York kid to the core (still am). Life was sooo good for everybody I knew. This song came out in the spring and by the summer you just heard it everywhere. It just seemed to be floating through the air. Those big horns at the intro. I used to watch the adults snap their fingers to this new kind of music. There was a lot of turmoil in the country but not on my block in the bronx. Life moved slow and people were happy. So sad that it’s gone. Never thought it would end. Sing these kind of lyrics to a young girl now and she’d look at you like you crazy. Love? What’s that?
Adrienne Robinson
SAD BUT TRUE
Annbosguy
Profoundly true
LifeSkater
You stated it precisely! Ex New Yorker here, Lower East Side. Brings back memories of partner dancing. We'll never see the likes of Motown again, sadly.
Valentina
My brother in Christ, when this song came out, cops were still jailing people for being gay in the US.
The music is good, the times were absolutely not.
My generation ain't missing out on either.
sherman w
You this mom pop day 60s older brother sister were in high s hool Cooley high type music.
Bennie Brantley
These five will always be my favorite. No other group can touch them. I am so thankful that I was born and raised in Detroit. I'M 65 years old. Still loving the Temps
LINDSAY ROGERS
I was a trainee teacher and I played this in my car en route to teacher training college.
I am now 68 years old and recovering from surgery for cancer but this wonderful music still resonates.
I had the honour to be one lad’s best man at his wedding but stood at the graveside of one of my lads who was out of reach and took 8 bullets to the chest.
I am privileged to have once been a member of the teaching profession.
P Lynn
Feel good music at its FINEST! What's not to love about Eddie Kendricks. 🎶❤🎶❤🎶
July
Thats correct 👌