Girl

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About Girl

"Girl" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1965 album Rubber Soul. It was written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. "Girl" was the last complete song recorded for that album. "Girl" is one of the most melancholic and complex of the Beatles' earlier love songs.


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1965
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Is there anybody going to listen to my story
All about the girl who came to stay?
She's the kind of girl
You want so much, it makes you sorry
Still you don't regret a single day
Ah, girl, girl

When I think of all the times
I tried so hard to leave her
She will turn to me and start to cry
And she promises the earth to me
And I believe her
After all this time I don't know why
Ah, girl, girl

She's the kind of girl who puts you down
When friends are there
You feel a fool
When you say she's looking good
She acts as if it's understood
She's cool, ooh, ooh, ooh
Girl, girl, girl

Was she told when she was young
That pain would lead to pleasure?
Did she understand it when they said
That a man must break his back
To earn his day of leisure?
Will she still believe it when he's dead?
Ah, girl, girl, girl
Ah, girl, girl

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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10 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"Girl" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles that features on their 1965 studio album movie soundtrack, "Rubber Soul."
Song Composition
The song was composed primarily by John Lennon, although credited to Lennon-McCartney. The lyrics reflect on the complexities and struggles in relationships.
Unique Sound Feature
One striking feature of the song is its distinctive "tsk" noise made during the playing of the song. It is opined to be an imitation of a Russian dance rhythm, which contributed to the song's uniqueness.
Lyrics Controversy
When "Girl" was first released, there was some controversy over the lyrics, "Was she told when she was young that pain would lead to pleasure?". Some people interpreted this as a reference to sadomasochism, which was unusual in popular music at that time.
Recording Date
The Beatles recorded "Girl" on 11 November 1965. And with just two takes, the band considered the song complete.
Backing Vocal Gimmick
The gimmick of having the Beatles triple-track their backing vocals and accompany them by breathing in rhythm was John Lennon's idea.
Sweeping Chord Sequence
"Girl" is particularly noted for its guitar riff and experience a significantly sweeping chord sequence.
Lennon's Favorite
John Lennon, the primary composer of the song, once cited it as his favorite among the Beatles tracks on "Rubber Soul".
Reflection of Lennon's Opinion
Lennon later asserted that the song was a reflection of his opinion about Christianity and his disagreement with how women were portrayed in Christian ideology.
Cover Versions
Since its release, "Girl" has been covered by numerous artists ranging from Dalida, Jim Sturgess, Rhett Miller to many more.

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