My Girl
Whispers (The) Lyrics
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When it's cold outside I've got the month of May
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)
I've got so much honey the bees envy me
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Ooh
I don't need no money, fortune, or fame
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
With my girl
I've even got the month of May
With my girl
The Whispers’ song “My Girl” is a tribute to the power of love and its ability to brighten up even the darkest, coldest days. The opening lines of the song set the stage for a joyful love story, with the singer proclaiming that he has “sunshine on a cloudy day” and that the “month of May” is his even when it’s cold outside. The lyrics speak of a deep connection between the singer and his partner, communicated through the phrase “my girl,” which is repeated over and over again throughout the song to emphasize the strong bond they share.
The song goes on to describe the abundance of riches that the singer possesses thanks to his love, metaphorically comparing himself to the bees with all their honey and the birds with all their sweet songs. The chorus repeats the central theme of the song: that the singer’s true wealth and happiness come from the love that he shares with his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
Even when things seem bleak and gray, my love for my girl fills me with happiness and light.
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May
No matter the season or the temperature, I feel warm and content inside because my girl is by my side.
I guess you'd say
I suppose you could phrase it like this...
What can make me feel this way?
What is the reason for the intense joy and affection I feel?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
I am referring to my beloved girlfriend or partner.
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)
I am continuing to express my fondness and admiration for my significant other.
I've got so much honey the bees envy me
I am fortunate to possess an abundance of beauty and sweetness that others crave or envy.
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees
My love for my girl is so strong and pure that it resonates with joy and melody, even surpassing that of birds in nature.
Hey hey hey
An exclamation of enthusiasm or excitement.
Ooh
An expression of pleasure or delight.
I don't need no money, fortune, or fame
I do not require any form of material wealth, status, or recognition to feel fulfilled or satisfied in life.
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim
The depth and intensity of my love for my girl is worth more than any wealth, riches, or possessions that money can buy.
With my girl
Together with my significant other, I feel complete and content in every way imaginable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Smokey Robinson, Ronald White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Wells
The Whispers are in the top five of old school groups. I really like them
Otis Roseboro
Same here 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Otis Roseboro
I love this version of this great classic song
Stephen Birks
Its still fantastic ! - I love these guys music ! - I still remember buying this wonderful recording back in 1985 ? - I love it still the best version of this great song ever - And althougth the young lady I had in mind at the time I bought it - Is long gone - But It will always be Paullas Song !
Haha She was the one & fate being fate can ruin everything just like that ! ... But !... I still have those great memories of us together & her song on 12" vinyl of course ! -
Only the best for My Girl !
SB British Isles
Berry Barfield
Look at them moves,some of the greatest voices,I will hear!!
Keith Andrews
Cover versions are a bit hit or miss, this is definitely a hit! Nice one boys!
Otis Roseboro
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
UltraPOPDJ
I have to admit this the first version of "My Girl" that I've heard before hearing the original Temptations version and this wasn't even on the radio. My mom played this on my dad's stereo!
Patsy Hood
David Ruffin would HAVE to be proud of this. It's soooo good!
Frederick Cox
Ruffin was very much alive when this cover was made. It was their follow up to And the Beat Goes On.