It feels like I’m walking on air
When we walk down our street
When the neighbors stop to watch us walk by
You can hear ’em talking (let them talk)
Sometimes I think that you’re the only reason
The sun still shines (when it shines)
And when this wicked world starts bringing me down
I tell myself that I’m one lucky guy
I got the girl (Holding all the cards)
I got the girl (She’s a work of art)
I got the girl (Who’s gonna break my heart)
She likes to wear her stripe with her plaids
And she won’t brush her hair (I swear)
She don’t like wearing shoes in December
But I don’t care (I don’t care)
What she wears
I got the girl (Holding all the cards)
I got the girl (She’s a work of art)
I got the girl (Who’s gonna break my heart)
If I was a holy man I’d get down on my knees
So the angels that watch over her would give a break to me
Holy Mother of saint bubble gum and sister band-aid knees
Won’t you please pray for the ones like me
But the truth is someday
Somebody is gonna take her (you see)
But the queen of hearts will always be
A five-year-old princess to me (to me)
I got the girl (Holding all the cards)
I got the girl (She’s a work of art)
I got the girl (Who’s gonna break my heart)
I got the girl (She’s gonna leave her mark)
I got the girl (She’s a work of art)
I got the girl (She’s gonna break your heart)
I got the girl (She’s gonna leave her mark)
I got the girl (She’s a work of art)
I got the girl (She’s gonna break your heart)
Celebrating Unconditional Love and Fatherhood
“I Got The Girl” by Bon Jovi is a heartfelt ode to the unique, irreplaceable bond between a father and his daughter. The lyrics capture the everyday joys and quirks that make this relationship special, from walking down the street together to cherishing her individuality. The song blends humor and sentimentality, reflecting on how the daughter, with her mismatched outfits and carefree spirit, brings light and pride to her father’s life. The repeated refrain about having “the girl” emphasizes both the sense of luck and the bittersweet awareness that she will one day grow up and forge her own path. Ultimately, the song is a touching reminder that no matter how much time passes, a father will always see his child as his little princess.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon
- Release Year: 2000
- Label: Island Records