Here Comes My Girl
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Lyrics


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You know sometimes, I don't know why
But this old town just seems so hopeless
I ain't really sure, but it seems I remember the good times
Were just a little bit more in focus

But when she puts her arms around me
I can somehow rise above it
Yeah, man when I got that little girl standin' right by my side
You know, I can tell the whole wide world to shove it, hey

Here comes my girl
Here comes my girl
Yeah, and she looks so right
She is all I need tonight

Every now and then I get down to the end of the day
I have to stop and ask myself why I've done it
It just seems so useless to have to work so hard
And nothin' ever really seems to come from it

But then she looks me in the eye and says
"We're gonna last forever"
And man, you know I can't begin to doubt it
No, 'cause it just feels so good, so free and so right
I know we ain't never goin' to change our minds about it, hey

Here comes my girl
Here comes my girl
Yeah, and she looks so right
She is all I need tonight (watch her walk)

Every time it seems like there ain't nothin' left no more
I find myself having to reach out and grab hold of something
Yeah, I just catch myself wondering, waiting, worrying
About some silly little things that don't add up to nothin'

And then she looks me in the eye, says
"We're gonna last forever"
And man, you know I can't begin to doubt it
No, 'cause it just feels so good, so free and so right
I know we ain't never gonna' to change our minds about it, hey

Here comes my girl
Here comes my girl
Yeah, and she looks so right
She is all I need tonight





(That's right)

Overall Meaning

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ song “Here Comes My Girl” is a beautiful love song that describes how a woman makes everything better for the singer. The lyrics start with the singer wondering why his old town seems so hopeless sometimes, but he remembers that the good times were a little more in focus before. Nevertheless, his girl manages to make everything better as the chorus goes “here comes my girl” suggesting a sense of hope and contentment that she brings to his life.


The singer explains that every now and then, he gets down to the end of the day and wonders why he has to work so hard and why nothing ever really seems to come from it. However, his girl assures him that they are going to “last forever” and that she is all he needs tonight. The repetition of the chorus throughout creates an essential anchor that reminds the listener of the role love plays in healing and renewing the soul.


As the song progresses, the singer admits to worrying about some silly little things that don’t add up to anything but catches himself when his girl looks him in the eye and says they will last forever. The singer knows that they will never change their minds as he boasts about the “whole wide world to shove it” while his girl is standing by him. The song’s outstanding lyrical composition and heartfelt performance by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers make it a classic love song that has stood the test of time.


Line by Line Meaning

You know sometimes, I don't know why
Despite not knowing the reason, there are moments when everything seems hopeless.


But this old town just seems so hopeless
The familiar surroundings seem to have lost their charm and meaning.


I ain't really sure, but it seems I remember the good times
Although the memories of better times are vague, they were more vivid than the present reality.


Were just a little bit more in focus
The happy moments of the past were clearer or brighter than the drab present.


But when she puts her arms around me
When his girlfriend embraces him, it has a magical antidepressant effect.


I can somehow rise above it
The power of love elevates him and gives him a positive outlook.


Yeah, man when I got that little girl standin' right by my side
Having his girlfriend by his side makes all his problems seem small and insignificant.


You know, I can tell the whole wide world to shove it, hey
He's so happy with his girlfriend that he doesn't care what the rest of the world thinks.


Every now and then I get down to the end of the day
At the end of the day, he gets introspective and questions his purpose.


I have to stop and ask myself why I've done it
He questions the value of all his work and effort.


It just seems so useless to have to work so hard
Despite working hard, it feels like he's not accomplishing anything worthwhile in life.


And nothin' ever really seems to come from it
Despite his best efforts, he doesn't see much tangible reward for his work.


But then she looks me in the eye and says
His girlfriend has a profound effect on him and provides him with encouragement.


"We're gonna last forever"
She assures him that their love is everlasting and will never fade.


And man, you know I can't begin to doubt it
He wholeheartedly believes her and has no doubt about it.


No, 'cause it just feels so good, so free and so right
He loves the feeling of being with her – it feels perfect and freeing.


I know we ain't never goin' to change our minds about it, hey
He's confident that they'll always feel this way about each other.


Every time it seems like there ain't nothin' left no more
When he's feeling hopeless and drained, he searches for something to hold onto.


I find myself having to reach out and grab hold of something
He actively seeks something to give him hope and strength when he's feeling down.


Yeah, I just catch myself wondering, waiting, worrying
He gets lost in his thoughts and anxieties, waiting for something to give him a reason to keep going.


About some silly little things that don't add up to nothin'
He realizes that the small things he worries about are inconsequential and meaningless.


Here comes my girl
His girlfriend is approaching, bringing him joy and hope.


Yeah, and she looks so right
She's beautiful and perfect for him.


She is all I need tonight
Being with her is enough to make him happy, he doesn't need anything else.


(watch her walk)
He admires her as she walks towards him, appreciating every detail of her.


(That's right)
He affirms that everything he's been saying is true.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael W. Campbell, Tom Petty

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@nucleusmedicalmedia

Love this song. Just found out Mike Campbell wrote it and gave it to Tom to sing.

@jomackenzie7065

I did not know that.

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@carolfidler5505

I believe Mike gave Tom an idea of it but Tom wrote the melody and words.

@sandramerimee6957

I am sure Tom sang it best.. Hell yeh!

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@rubedogg6969

Who else misses Tom Petty in 2024!

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Right here.

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Yes😓

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RIP Tom.

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