That's My Girl
Claiming Love: Nat King Cole's 'That's My Girl' Explained
Lyrics
That's my girl
Expressing ownership and pride in the person being referred to as "my girl."
Take a look at her, she belongs to me
Asserting that the person being looked at belongs to the speaker, emphasizing a sense of possession.
Yes, that's my girl
Reaffirming the connection and ownership of the girl by the speaker.
Hands off, don't touch
Warning others not to interfere or make advances towards the girl.
She looks just like an angel
Complimenting the girl's appearance by likening her to an angel.
But she's human all the same
Acknowledging the girl's humanity despite her angelic appearance.
So I'm not takin' chances
Expressing caution and reluctance to take risks in the relationship.
I won't tell her address or even her name
Stating the speaker's decision not to disclose personal details about the girl to protect her privacy.
Cause that's my girl
Reiterating the exclusive relationship and commitment to the girl.
I'm addin' her to my family
Declaring the intention to include the girl in the speaker's family.
And I love that girl
Expressing love for the girl, emphasizing a positive sentiment in the relationship.
And everything's fine
Indicating that everything is going well in the relationship.
So until the day that she says yes
Anticipating the girl's acceptance and commitment to the relationship.
Keep my fingers crossed
Expressing hope and optimism while waiting for the girl's positive response.
Cause that's my girl
Reaffirming the speaker's claim on the girl and commitment to her.
And she's gonna stay mine
Asserting the girl's continued presence and belonging to the speaker.
That's my girl, you hear me
Repeating the assertion of ownership and pride in the girl.
I'm addin' her to my family
Reiterating the intention to include the girl in the speaker's family unit.
And I love that girl
Affirming love for the girl and expressing contentment in the relationship.
And everything's fine
Stating that everything is going well and harmoniously in the relationship.
So until the day that she says yes
Continuing to express optimism while awaiting a positive response from the girl.
Keep my fingers crossed
Maintaining hope and anticipation for a positive outcome in the relationship.
Cause that's my girl
Reaffirming the speaker's claim on the girl and commitment to the relationship.
And she's gonna stay mine
Emphasizing the enduring nature of the speaker's possession of the girl.
She's all mine, every curvy line
Declaring exclusive ownership of the girl, appreciating her physical attributes.
And even those dark brown curls
Specifically praising the girl's dark brown curls as part of her appealing features.
Now lay off, that's my girl
Reiterating a warning to others to refrain from pursuing the girl.
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