China Girl
Unveiling Love's Cultural Tapestry: David Bowie's China Girl Meaning
Lyrics
Oh, oh, oh, little China girl
The singer addresses his affectionate term, "China girl," indicating a connection or relationship.
Oh, oh, oh, little China girl
-I could escape this feeling, with my China girl
The singer suggests finding solace or escaping emotional distress through his "China girl."
I feel a wreck without my, little China girl
Expressing a sense of personal chaos or emptiness without the presence of his "China girl."
I hear her heart beating, loud as thunder
Describing the intense emotional impact of his "China girl," comparing it to a loud heartbeat and crashing stars.
Saw they stars crashing
-I'm a mess without my, little China girl
Highlighting the emotional disarray he experiences when separated from his "China girl."
Wake up mornings where's my, little China girl
Expressing a yearning for his "China girl" upon waking up in the morning.
I hear her heart's beating, loud as thunder
Reiterating the powerful impact of his "China girl," with references to a loud heartbeat and falling stars.
Saw they stars crashing down
-I feel a-tragic like I'm Marlon Brando
Feeling a tragic and dramatic connection when looking at his "China girl," likening himself to Marlon Brando.
When I look at my China girl
Observing his "China girl" and acknowledging the emotional depth of the connection.
I could pretend that nothing really meant too much
Contemplating the ability to pretend that the relationship doesn't mean too much.
When I look at my China girl
Reflecting on the emotional impact when truly acknowledging the significance of his "China girl."
I stumble into town just like a sacred cow
Describing a self-conscious entrance into town, with unsettling visions in his mind.
Visions of swastikas in my head
-Plans for everyone
Suggesting plans or aspirations for everyone, possibly alluding to broader societal implications.
It's in the whites of my eyes
Indicating intensity or emotion reflected in the whites of his eyes.
My little China girl
Reaffirming the importance and personal connection with his "little China girl."
You shouldn't mess with me
Warning against messing with him, expressing the potential to disrupt or damage the other person.
I'll ruin everything you are
-You know, I'll give you television
Promising to provide certain qualities or attributes, such as television, blue eyes, and influence over powerful men.
I'll give you eyes of blue
-I'll give you men's who want to rule the world
-And when I get excited
Describing the reaction of his "China girl" when he gets excited, emphasizing the need for silence.
My little China girl says
-Oh baby, just you shut your mouth
-She says, sh-sh-shhh
Repeating the plea for silence from his "China girl" when he's excited.
She says, sh-sh-shhh
-She says
-She says
-And when I get excited
Reiterating the request for silence from his "China girl" during moments of excitement.
My little China girl says
-Oh baby, just you shut your mouth
-And when I get excited
Continuing the theme of asking his "China girl" to remain silent when he's excited.
My little China girl says
-Oh baby, just you shut your mouth
-She says, sh-sh-shhh
-She says
-Oh, oh, oh, little China girl
Repeating the affectionate term "little China girl" to reinforce the connection and significance of the relationship.
Oh, oh, oh, little China girl
-Oh, oh, oh, little China girl
-Oh, oh, oh, little China girl
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