About The Song
“When She Was My Girl” is a soulful ballad released in 1981 by the iconic vocal group, The Four Tops. The song serves as a poignant reflection on a past love, capturing the bittersweet emotions of reminiscence and longing. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a cherished relationship that has since ended, exploring themes of nostalgia, regret, and the enduring impact of love. With its smooth harmonies and heartfelt delivery, the song effectively conveys the depth of the narrator’s emotions as he contemplates the memories of his former partner. A departure from their earlier Motown sound, “When She Was My Girl” showcased The Four Tops’ versatility and ability to adapt to contemporary music trends while maintaining their signature vocal style. The song became a significant hit, reestablishing the group’s popularity and securing its place as a classic of the early 1980s.
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Lyrics
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Everything to me
When she was my girl
When she was my girlI held her near
Told her how much I cared
When she was my girl
When she was my girl
When she was my girl
There was laughter and loving in my world
Everyday
When she was my girl
Oh what joy she would bring
Now I’ve lost everything
She’s gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I spend the night
Dreaming how she used to be
When she was my girl
When she was my girl
When she was my girl
There was laughter and loving in my world
Yes it was
Cause she was my girl
Oh what joy she would bring
Now I’ve lost everything
She’s gone, the big red girl has gone
She used to be
Everything to me
When she was my girl
When she was my girl
She, she, my girl
She’s so foxy cant you see
And this girl belongs to me
She’s my girl
When we walk down the street
I would tell everyone we meet
This is my girl