Girl
Tiny Tim With Brave Combo Lyrics

Is there anybody there? Anybody there?
The singer is unsure if anyone is listening or paying attention.

Is there anybody going to listen to my story
The singer wants someone to hear a story about a girl who entered his life.

All about a girl who came to stay
The singer is telling a story about a girl who stayed with him.

She's the kind of girl you want so much it makes you sorry
The artist deeply desires the girl and feels remorseful for wanting her so much.

Still you don't regret a single day
Despite the consequences of wanting her, the artist doesn't regret any time spent with the girl.

Girl girl girl
The girl being spoken about is the central focus of the song.

When I think of all the times I tried so hard to leave her
The singer attempted to distance himself from the girl on multiple occasions.

She would turn to me and start to cry
The girl would react emotionally when the artist tried to leave.

And she promises the earth to me and I believe her
The girl makes promises to the artist that he believes despite not knowing why.

After all this time I don't know why.
Despite the promises made to him by the girl, the artist doesn't understand why he believes her.

She's the kinda girl that puts you down when friends are there
The girl belittles or humiliates the singer in front of other people.

You feel a fool
The artist feels foolish or embarrassed when this happens.

When you say she's looking good she acts as if she's understood
When the singer compliments the girl's appearance, she acts as though she knows what he means.

It's cool
The girl is dismissive of the compliment, implying that it is not important or relevant.

Was she told when she was young that pain would lead to pleasure
The singer wonders if the girl was taught that suffering will eventually lead to happiness.

Did she understand it when they said
The artist questions whether the girl comprehended this idea when she was told it.

That a man must break his back to earn his day of leisure
The idea being discussed is that hard work is necessary to enjoy relaxation or enjoyment.

Will she still believe it when he's dead?
The singer is wondering if the girl will still hold onto this belief even after he has died.

Why don't you understand?
The singer is frustrated that the girl doesn't understand his feelings or perspective.

Why don't you understand woman, what I do for you?
The artist believes that he does a lot for the girl, but she doesn't comprehend or acknowledge it.

How I'd break my back and sweat
The artist works hard and puts in a lot of effort for the girl's benefit.

Worthless little thing
The artist belittles the girl, implying that she is insignificant or unimportant.

Why am I wasting time on you?
The singer questions why he is investing time and effort into someone who doesn't seem to care or appreciate it.

Girl, girl can't ya hear me?
The artist is pleading with the girl to listen to him.

Oh where are ya, ya little devil?
The singer is expressing frustration or annoyance with the girl.

Why didn't your mother bring you up right?
The singer is criticizing the girl's upbringing or character.