You're Gonna Lose That Girl
the beatles Lyrics
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You're going to lose that girl.
If you don't take her out tonight,
She's going to change her mind,
And I will take her out tonight,
And I will treat her kind.
You're going to lose that girl,
If you don't treat her right, my friend,
You're going to find her gone,
'Cause I will treat her right, and then
You'll be the lonely one.
You're going to lose that girl,
You're going to lose that girl.
I'll make a point
Of taking her away from you, yeah,
The way you treat her what else can I do?
You're going to lose that girl,
You're going to lose that girl.
I'll make a point
Of taking her away from you, yeah,
The way you treat her what else can I do?
If you don't take her out tonight,
She's going to change her mind,
And I will take her out tonight,
And I will treat her kind.
You're going to lose that girl,
You're going to lose that girl
The lyrics to The Beatles' "You're Gonna Lose That Girl" are a warning to a man that he risks losing his girlfriend if he doesn't treat her right. The singer of the song, who seems to be a friend of the couple, tells the man that if he doesn't take her out tonight, she will change her mind and he will step in and treat her kindly. He warns him that he will make a point of taking her away from him and that he will be the lonely one in the end.
The song is a classic example of The Beatles' early rock and roll sound, with its upbeat tempo, catchy chorus, and harmonies. It was written and sung by John Lennon and features a distinctive guitar riff. The song was released in the United States in 1965 as part of the album Help! and became a hit for the band.
The lyrics of the song are notable for their directness and simplicity. They convey a clear message without embellishment or metaphor. The singer is speaking plainly to the man, warning him of the consequences of his actions. The song is a reflection of the cultural changes that were taking place in the 1960s, as women began to demand more equality and respect in their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You're going to lose that girl
If you don't take care of your girlfriend, she will leave you for me
If you don't take her out tonight
If you don't take her on a date tonight, she will change her mind about you
She's going to change her mind
If you don't take her out tonight, she will lose her interest in you
And I will take her out tonight
I will take her out tonight instead of you
And I will treat her kind
I will show her the love and attention she deserves
If you don't treat her right, my friend
If you don't treat your girlfriend well, she will leave you for me
You're going to find her gone
You will realize that your girlfriend has left you
'Cause I will treat her right, and then
'Cause I will treat her right and show her the love she deserves
You'll be the lonely one
You will be alone without your girlfriend
I'll make a point of taking her away from you, yeah
I will do everything in my power to make your girlfriend fall in love with me and leave you
The way you treat her what else can I do?
You don't treat your girlfriend well, so I have no choice but to try and win her heart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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