Lyrics
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Expressing the anticipation of the girl transitioning into womanhood.
I love you so much, can't count all the ways
Affirming deep love for the girl, emphasizing the inability to quantify the extent of that love.
I've died for you girl and all they can say is
Conveying a willingness to sacrifice for the girl, with frustration at others' negative comments.
""He's not your kind""
Quoting derogatory remarks about the speaker not being suitable for the girl.
They never get tired of putting me down
Highlighting persistent criticism from others, suggesting a pattern of judgment.
And I'll never know when I come around
Expressing uncertainty about what will be encountered when returning.
What I'm gonna find
Pondering the unknown and potential challenges upon returning.
Don't let them make up your mind
Advising the girl not to be influenced by others and to make her own decisions.
Don't you know, girl, you'll be a woman soon
Reiterating the imminent transition to womanhood for the girl.
Please, come take my hand
Requesting the girl to join the speaker in a shared journey.
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Repeating the anticipation of the girl becoming a woman.
Soon, you'll need a man
Suggesting that, eventually, the girl will require a man in her life.
I've been misunderstood for all of my life
Expressing a sense of being misunderstood throughout the speaker's life.
But what they're saying girl it cuts like a knife
Acknowledging hurtful comments and their impact, comparing them to a cutting knife.
""The boy's no good""
Quoting a judgmental statement about the speaker's character.
Well, I've finally found what I'm a-looking for
Claiming to have found what the speaker has been searching for.
But if they get their chance they'll end it for sure
Expressing concern that external forces may jeopardize the newfound happiness.
Surely would
Affirming the likelihood of interference if given the opportunity.
Baby, I've done all I could
Indicating the speaker has done their best and now the decision lies with the girl.
Now it's up to you girl, you'll be a woman soon
Reiterating the girl's imminent transition to womanhood and emphasizing her agency.
Please, come take my hand
Inviting the girl to take the speaker's hand, suggesting a supportive role.
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Repeating the earlier anticipation of the girl becoming a woman.
Soon, you'll need a man
Stating the eventual need for a man in the girl's life.
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Reiterating the impending transition to womanhood for the girl.
Please, come take my hand
Requesting the girl to join the speaker, emphasizing a shared future.
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Repeating the anticipation of the girl becoming a woman.
Soon but soon, you'll need a man
Emphasizing the inevitability of the girl eventually needing a man in her life.
Girl, you'll be a woman soon
Reiterating the imminent transition to womanhood for the girl.
Please, come take my hand
Again inviting the girl to take the speaker's hand, underscoring the supportive tone.
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