My girl, she breathes hellfire
And my girl, she feeds my desire
My girl Sadie, she’s the wind in my sails
A puss-in-boots lady with a cat-of-nine tails
Coming after you, honey – feet, don’t fail me now
My girl, she’s bareback rider
And my girl, she’s Lady Godiva
She a full-time lover, no mon ami
Sweeter than honey from a honeybee
And it all rubs off on little old me, oh my
Slipping in and out of love
Slipping in and out of love
Slipping in and out of love
Slipping in and out of love
My girl, she smokes barbed wire
And my girl can’t get no higher
I made it with the lady with a one-track mind
Diamonds in the rough, they’re so hard to find
Day after day it’s the same old grind
And grind and grind and grind
And grind and grind and grind
My girl, my girl, my girl, my girl
My girl, my girl, my girl
My girl, she’s bareback rider
And my girl, she’s Lady Godiva
She a full-time lover, no mon ami
Sweeter than honey from a honeybee
And it all rubs off on little old me, oh my
Slipping in and out of love
Slipping in and out of love
Slipping in and out of love
Slipping in and out of love
Oh, my girl
Unveiling the Wild Romance in “My Girl”
“My Girl” by Aerosmith is a raw and electrifying ode to a fiercely independent and unforgettable woman. The lyrics paint vivid imagery of a partner who exudes danger and allure, breathing “hellfire” and feeding the narrator’s deepest desires. Through references like “bareback rider,” “Lady Godiva,” and “puss-in-boots lady,” the song crafts a portrait of a lover who is wild, untamed, and unapologetically bold. The recurring motif of “slipping in and out of love” adds a sense of passion and unpredictability, reflecting a relationship that is as thrilling as it is tumultuous. The wordplay and metaphors not only celebrate this extraordinary woman but also underscore the intoxicating effect she has on the narrator’s life, making the romance feel both exhilarating and relentless.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Songwriters: Steven Tyler, Jim Vallance
- Release Year: 1987
- Label: Geffen Records