A Girl Like You
Edwyn Collins
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I've never known a girl like you before Now just like in a song from days of yore Here you come a-knockin', knockin' on my door And I've never met a girl like you before You give me just a taste, so I want more Now my hands are bleeding and my knees are raw 'Cause now you've got me crawlin', crawlin' on the floor And I've never known a girl like you before You've made me acknowledge the devil in me I hope to God I'm talkin' metaphorically Hope that I'm talkin' allegorically Know that I'm talkin' about the way I feel And I've never known a girl like you before Never, never, never, never Never known a girl like you before This old town's changed so much Don't feel that I belong Too many protest singers, not enough protest songs And now you've come along, yes, you've come along And I never met a girl like you before It's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right Yeah, it's all right
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Written by: Edwyn Stephen Collins
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11 facts about this song
Genre"A Girl Like You" is categorized in the genre of Alternative Rock. It is also often associated with Indie Pop and Post-Punk music style.
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Billboard RankingIn the United States, "A Girl Like You" peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Release DateThe song "A Girl Like You" was released in 1995 as a part of Edwyn Collins' third solo album, "Gorgeous George."
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International SuccessThis song was not only a hit in the USA but also achieved significant success internationally. It reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart and was top-ranked in several other European countries.
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Music InfluencesThe song is recognized for its distinctive guitar riff, influenced by "Hang 'Em High" by Booker T. and the MG's.
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Music VideoThe music video of "A Girl Like You" received a nomination at the 1995 MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Song.
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In Films and TV Shows"A Girl Like You" has been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including “Empire Records,” “Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle,” and “Lucifer,” among others.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for the Ivor Novello Award for "Best Song Musically and Lyrically" in 1996.
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Song's ThemeThe song “A Girl Like You” is usually perceived as a love song. Edwyn Collins has said it's about the many girls he had met, with teasing style and flirtatious lyrics.
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Popular CoversVarious artists, including The Kinks and Paul Weller, have covered "A Girl Like You," speaking to its enduring popularity.
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Impact on Collins’ Career"A Girl Like You" is the biggest success in Edwyn Collins' solo career, turning him into a one-hit wonder, especially in the U.S. The song has defined his career, despite his extensive discography as a musician.
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