About The Song
“Oh Girl” is a song written and recorded by American soul vocal group the Chi-Lites, with the lyrics and production by EugeneRecord. It was released as a single on Brunswick Records in 1972 and was included in their self-titled album A Lonely Man. The song reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number three on the Billboard pop chart.
According to Clay Culver, the song centers on a relationship on the verge of break-up and exploring the inner turmoil and emotional vulnerability through poetic lyrics. The lyrics express vulnerability, reliance, and the fear of losing the love that sustains the man’s happiness and sense of belonging. Despite the advisement of his friends, the man acknowledges that his emotional well-being and connection hinges on his partner’s presence in his life.
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Lyrics
Oh, girl
I’d be in trouble if you left me now
‘Cause I don’t know where to look for love
I just don’t know how
Oh, girl
How I depend on you
To give me love when I need it
Right on time you would always be
All my friends call me a fool
They say let the woman take care of you
So I try to be hip and think like the crowd
But even the crowd can’t help me now, oh
Oh, girl
Tell me, what am I gonna do
I know I’ve got a guilty face
Girl, I feel so out of place, oh, yeah yeah
Don’t know where to go, who to see, yeah
Oh, girl
I guess I better go
I can save myself a lot of useless tears
Girl, I’ve gotta get away from here
Oh, girl
Pain will double if you leave me now
‘Cause I don’t know where to look for love
And I don’t, I don’t know how
Oh, yeah
Oh, girl
Why do I love you so?
Yeah
Better be on my way, I can’t stay
Have you ever seen such a helpless man, oh no
Oh girl