The Temptations – The Girl’s Alright With Me: A Motown Gem Highlighting Simple Joys
Ah, The Temptations – a name synonymous with soulful harmonies, smooth grooves, and an undeniable stage presence. Their legacy within the landscape of Motown Records is undeniable, and among their vast collection of hits, one song shines with a simple yet enduring charm: “The Girl’s Alright With Me.”
Background
Released in 1964, “The Girl’s Alright With Me” serves as a delightful B-side to their chart-topping single “I’ll Be in Trouble”.
While not achieving the same level of commercial success as its A-side counterpart, the song has garnered a dedicated following for its playful lyrics and infectious melody.
The song’s narrative revolves around a man’s simple yet profound appreciation for his significant other.
There’s an absence of grand declarations or dramatic gestures; instead, the lyrics, penned by Eddie Kendricks, Norman Whitfield, and Eddie Holland, capture the essence of genuine affection for a woman who makes his life better.
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Lyrics
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This little girl of mineI wanna say that she’s so fineAnd each and every dayI make sure she has her wayNow we don’t feel tied downAlthough our hearts are boundI don’t have to chase her all over townMy baby she’s always aroundThe girl’s alright with meYou know the girl’s alright, yesThe girl’s alright with meYou know the girl’s alrightNow she’s so good to meI guess that’s why I feel fancy freeJust to see the glow in her eyesMakes me once again realizeI love her with all of my heartAnd I know we’ll never never partI never heard about or caught her playin’I guess that’s why you always hear me sayin’The girl’s alright with meYou know the girl’s alrightThe girl’s alright with meYou know the girl’s alrightWhen I visit at her homeOther fellas never, never ring her phoneShe let’s them know just where they standShe tells them all that I’m her manAnd when we’re out on a dateAll the fellas wait till I walk awayThey try to beat my timeShe tells them in a nice way she’s mine, all mine