Girlfriend
Matthew Sweet
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I wanna love somebody I hear you need somebody to love Oh, I wanna love somebody I hear you're looking for someone to love 'Cause you need to Be back in the arms of a good friend And I need to Be back in the arms of a girlfriend I didn't know nobody And then I saw you coming my way Oh, I didn't know nobody And then I saw you coming my way Don't you need to Be back in the arms of a good friend? Oh, 'cause, honey, believe me I'd sure love to call you my girlfriend Alright Don't you need to Be back in the arms of a good friend? Oh, 'cause, honey, believe me I'd sure love to call you my girlfriend 'Cause you got a good thing going, baby You only need somebody to love Oh, you got a good thing going You're only looking for someone to love 'Cause you need to Get back in the arms of a good friend And I'm never gonna set you free No, I'm never gonna set you free
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Written by: MATTHEW SWEET
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Girlfriend" is a track by Matthew Sweet, which was featured as the title track on his fifth studio album, released in October 1991.
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Successful Chart PerformanceThe song achieved significant success for Matthew Sweet, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and becoming a radio staple.
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Rock GenreThe song, much like the entirety of the album, is representative of the alternative rock and power pop genres that Matthew Sweet is known for.
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Notable Artists CollaborationThe album features guitar contributions from notable musicians like Robert Quine and Richard Lloyd.
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Album's ConceptAlthough the album is not a concept album, it's predominantly centered on themes of love and relationships, with the title track "Girlfriend" serving as a particularly fitting introduction.
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Critical acclaim"Girlfriend" is now considered a classic, receiving much praise from critics over the years and being seen as a turning point in Matthew Sweet's career.
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Commercial SuccessThe album Girlfriend which featured the song became Matthew Sweet’s breakthrough album becoming the bestselling album of his career.
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SongwritingMatthew Sweet wrote the song after he had gone through a divorce and was in a new relationship which inspired the content of the song.
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Use in MediaThe song "Girlfriend" has been used in motion pictures, television shows, and even in the popular video game Guitar Hero II.
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Live PerformancesDespite its age, "Girlfriend" remains a staple of Matthew Sweet’s live performances.
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Album ArtworkThe cover art for the album features a photo of actress Tuesday Weld from the late 1950s. Although Weld initially refused permission for her image to be used, she eventually relented after hearing the song and album.
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