Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 3 | Playlist

Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 3  features songs by Doechii, Edwyn Collins, Harry Styles, Isaia Huron, Laufey, and Megan Thee Stallion.

We ❤️ boys a lot on The Musical Hype. We show our appreciation of them o’er and o’er. Probably too much, but boys are something! But, girls, we ❤️ you too, and we wouldn’t dare leave you out! After celebrating you twice with Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 1 (2025) and Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 2 (2025), we’re ready to celebrate for a third time with Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 3! The criterion is simple: all songs must feature the word girl or a similar noun or reference (lady comes to mind). Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 3 features songs by Doechii, Edwyn Collins, Harry Styles, Isaia Huron, Laufey, and Megan Thee Stallion. So, without further ado, let’s get behind the girls on this girl-centric sequel, shall we?!

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1. Harry Styles, “American Girls”	2. John Summit & Feid, “CHICA 305”	3. Doechii, “girl, get up.” (Ft. SZA)
4. Laufey, “Lover Girl”	5. Isaia Huron, “this girl wants everything”	6. KATSEYE, “Internet Girl”
7. Megan Thee Stallion, “LOVER GIRL”	8. j-hope, “Killin’ It Girl” (Ft. GloRilla)	9. LU KALA, “Pretty Girl Era”
10. Ruben, “Girlfriend”	11. Megan Thee Stallion, “Otaku Hot Girl”	12. Edwyn Collins, “A Girl Like You”
13. Little Richard, “The Girl Can’t Help It”		Girl Songs on The Musical Hype

 

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1. Harry Styles, “American Girls”

Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. » Erskine Records Limited / Columbia Records » 2026

Noted, Harry Styles! By the way, “Whatta man, whatta man, whatta man, whatta mighty fine, and talented man” Mr. Styles is 😍! The Grammy-winning English pop singer-songwriter wows on “American Girls,” the second track from his fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. Styles composed this ‘All-American’ pop joint with producers Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson.

“American Girls” begins with a noisy, distorted, oscillating sound effect. That sound effect is followed by reverb-heavy piano chords. Soon enough, a robust bass line and a drum groove provide stability. Harry Styles delivers lovely, easygoing vocals during both verses.  Interestingly, nationality is less important than marriage and relationships, and the challenges and triumphs that go along with it. “‘Cause time will show / That you should try it,” he sings in the first verse, and adds, “Those American girls / You spend your life with.” He rises to the occasion during the centerpiece, the chorus (excerpted earlier), singing with full-throated vocals in his upper register.

“‘I’ve known you for ages,’ it’s all that I’ve heard

My friends are in love with American girls

I’ve seen it in stages all over the world

My friends are in love with American girls.”

The production and sound in the briefer second verse is developed even more, with more synths and some thoughtful tweaks to the groove.  Meanwhile, the lyrics are sparer (“Her sweet eyes / Your temptations / Don’t deny / Her frustrations”). Later, I love the brief instrumental break showcasing the vibrant synths.  Of course, the big-time chorus returns, in all its glory, to conclude “American Girls.” Following “Aperture” on Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. is a tall task.  “American Girls” was clearly up for it as Harry Styles delivered another G-E-M.

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Striking Bops from March 2026

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2. John Summit & Feid, “CHICA 305”

CTRL ESCAPE » Experts Only / Darkroom Records » 2026

¡Oh, mierda! Sooo, what does that mean, exactly? Translated to English, it reads something like this: “The sun only shines here if you want it to / I touch her all over, I feel her in 3D / I’m totally drunk, where do you see me? / She’s got me seeing colors in HD.” And then, I added the slightly vulgar reaction, Oh shit! Oops! Anyway, American DJ/producer John Summit (John Walter Schuster) and Colombian singer-songwriter Feid (Salomón Villada Hoyos) join forces for the energetic electronic-infused, Latin-pop song, “CHICA 305” (“Girl 305”, reference Miami, FL). “CHICA 305” is the eighth track from Summit’s 2026 album, CTRL ESCAPE. There were lots of cooks in the kitchen preparing the delicious “CHICA 305.” Summit and Feid composed the song alongside Wain, Thom Bridges, Beau Nox, Grimaldo Del Solar, Ramon Perez Prieto, and Rafael Morales. Summit ultimately produced it.

The party vibes are turned all the way up on “CHICA 305.” Feid brings the heat with his smooth, exuberant, and energetic vocal performance.  His melodies are tuneful.  While the lyrics are exclusively in Spanish, even if you don’t understand a lick, they are still engrossing to the nth degree.  See the refrain:

“Quiero quedarme contigo esta noche

[I want to stay with you tonight] Tómate un chorro y no importa si no me conoces

[Have a drink—it doesn’t matter if you don’t know me] Tú y yo bien encendío’ nos vamo’ pa’l bote

[You and I are really fired up—let’s head to the club] En Miami hay bebés y sos un bebesote

[There are babes in Miami, and you’re a total hottie].”

Initiate party mode! Summit’s high-flying musical backdrop and production match Feid’s energy.  The palette is vibrant, featuring an array of sounds.  The grooves groove hard, while the synths sizzle, particularly the darker, edgier ones.  The brass ups the ante, characteristic of Latin music through and through.  Ultimately, John Summit, you handsome, talented fella, you dropped another banger with “CHICA 305”. The clubs are singing your praises… even more so if you keep taking off your shirt! Ooh-wee 😍!

Appears in 🔻:

Striking Bops from April 2026

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3. Doechii, “girl, get up.” (Ft. SZA)

“girl, get up.” » Top Dawg Entertainment, LLC / UMG Recordings, Inc. » 2025

Woo! Doechii flexes on her single, “girl, get up.”. The flex doesn’t come without assistance, courtesy of fellow Grammy winner, SZA.  Doechii penned “girl, get up.” alongside SZA, Jay Versace, DIXSON, Chad Hugo, Malice, Pusha T, Pharrell Williams, and Birdman.  Jay Versace produced it. “Girl, get up.” sampled “What Happened to That Boy” by Birdman featuring Clipse. Lots of credits, but the results are well worth it!

“Girl, get up.” thrives on its sweet, rhythmic percussive groove.  That is one key moment where the sample shines.  The sound has a chill, contemporary R&B and hip-hop vibe. Matching the sound of the musical accompaniment, Doechii drops fire with her easygoing, agile flow. “Life is but a dream for a dark skin bitch like me / Life gets dark when you’re dark like me,” she spits, and later adds, carefree, “I don’t read y’all tweets, I delete y’all threads.” As bold and potent as she is, she still sounds like she never breaks a sweat. SZA brings incredibly cool vocals during the chorus.  Her melisma is to die for.

“I be in the back, levitatin’

Doin’ meditation, leave me, girl, get up

Pickin’ on non-confrontation

Fuck a limitation, leave me, girl, get up

Somehow, I know that I’ll have everything, it’s mine

Mine, mine.”

The second verse by Doechii has a bit more bite, but the Grammy-winner still keeps relatively cool “All that industry plant shit whack / I see it on the blogs, I see you in the chats,” she bites, and continues, “You suck every rap nigga dick from the back.” Ooh-wee!  In another sharp moment, she asserts, “And y’all can’t fathom that I earned this chart.” Facts! The third verse finds Doechii continuing to bring the heat over the relaxed, mellow backdrop. As she has with all of the verses, Doechii starts things off with a bang: “They callin’ me the intellect amongst the pussy rap / I still be poppin’ pussy, them my sisters, so I can’t agree with that / These niggas misogynistic, I’ll address that on the album / For now, let’s sink into the fact that hate don’t make you powerful.” Gah-day-um! All told, Doechii, assisted by SZA ate and left no crumbs on “girl, get up.”, No cap! 

Appears in 🔻:

Striking Bops from January 2026 13 Mo’ UP Songs That Sho Nuff Don’t Disappoint! (2026)

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4. Laufey, “Lover Girl”

A Matter of Time: The Final Hour » Vingoff Recordings / AWAL Recordings America, Inc. »

The girl is in L-O-V-E, PERIODT! Grammy-winning Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey (Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir) delivered a surefire, love-driven traditional pop bop with “Lover Girl”. “Lover Girl” is the second track and third single from Laufey’s Grammy-winning, third studio album, A Matter of Time (2025). An expanded edition of the album, A Matter of Time: The Final Hour, arrived in 2026. “Lover Girl” was written and produced by Laufey and Spencer Stewart.  Notably, the single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

“Lover Girl” is like a little slice of heaven.  Laufey delivers expressive, nuanced, and incredibly refined vocals.  She doesn’t sound as if she breaks a sweat. Her phrasing is impeccable.  She masterfully brings the melodies to life, in all their tuneful glory.  Likewise, the songwriting is superb. “Twenty-seven days alone / Means twenty million ways to cope without you,” she sings in the first verse. The crème de la crème should come as no surprise: the chorus.

“I’m in a reckless fever, love-struck girl, I’d tease her

Thought I’d never be her

Quite the job you’ve done on me, sir

You’ve been hosting parties in my mind

I’m working overtime to have you in my world

Oh, what a curse it is to be in love.”

The bridge distinguishes itself from everything else and is another high-flying moment for Laufey. “I wait by the phone like a high school movie / Dream at the shows, you’ll come runnin’ to me,” she admits, backed by the dreamlike, lush backdrop, and continues, “Think I see you in the wings, God / I’m hallucinating.” Wow! Beyond the marvelous singing, striking melodies, and memorable lyrics, the production and musical accompaniment are utterly sublime.  The jazzy, retro, and traditional pop cues sound refreshing; never anachronistic. The percussive, bossa nova groove is electrifying.  There are also alternative pop vibes that showcase Laufey’s musicianship and versatility. All told,  “Lover Girl” slaps… in the most elegant and sophisticated way possible.

Appears in 🔻:

Laufey, Lover Girl: Bangerz N Bopz No. 39 (2026)

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5. Isaia Huron, “this girl wants everything”

Mr. Lovebomb » RCA Records / SLANG / ITOLA LLC » 2026

According to R&B singer-songwriter Isaia Huron, “this girl wants everything”.  He concludes the first verse, singing, “They say love don’t cost a thing, but it cost me everything / So I stand on what I say, yeah.” Word. “This girl wants everything” is the third track from Huron’s sophomore album, Mr. Lovebomb.  Huron wrote and produced the song.

“This girl wants everything” features a soulful, sophisticated, grown-and-sexy musical accompaniment.  The sounds are lush and hearken back to the R&B of old, with some jazz music cues as well.  The harmonic progression is more varied than some of the R&B you hear in the 2020s as well.  The musicianship is on point.  That includes the vocals of Isaia Huron, who has a beautiful tone and marvelously brings the melodies and lyrics to life.  Speaking of the lyrics, that is the one element of “This girl wants everything” that is not particularly old-school. Huron is fine with dropping the n-word throughout the second verse (“Niggas get the chills when you walk by / And you handle ‘em all with ease, yeah, uh,” and “But always knew exactly how to get what you want from a nigga, don’t you?”). He makes his point loud and clear, as this girl knows how to work her magic, if that’s the right word.  The moment to beat is the chorus, which sums up this girl’s power over him:

“This girl wants everything

Not a little, but everything

She depend on me for everything, oh

This one wants everything

Like a wedding ring, and for me to change

But she’ll never do it, no.”

Even though she’s high maintenance, on the bridge, Isaia makes it known, “I don’t want no one else providing for you / And I’ma show you.” Mr. Huron drops an enjoyable, well-rounded neo-soul gem with “This girl wants everything”.  It’s classy, but it still has some stank.

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Striking Bops from April 2026

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6. KATSEYE, “Internet Girl”

“Internet Girl” » HYBE UMG LLC » 2026

Manon Bannerman sings in the intro of the KATSEYE K-pop bop, “Internet Girl”. The Los Angeles-based global girl group comprises Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Manon Bannerman, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jung. The striking song at hand was written by Mattman & Robin (Mattias Larsson and Robin Fredriksson), Justin Tranter, Livvi Franc, and shawn wasabi. Mattman & Robin, Tranter, and wasabi produced it. 

There is a lot to love about “Internet Girl.” The musical accompaniment shines.  It begins with the banging, rhythmic drum programming.  Additionally, the rhythmic, noisy musical cues add personality. The gimmickry bodes in the song’s favor. This gimmickry includes the infectious titular lyric, which recurs throughout. “Haven’t you heard? I’m the internet girl / Every picture of me is ‘Oh my god, it’s her.” Oh, snap! Acknowledging that they’re ‘her,’ Lara asserts, “Yeah, it isn’t my fault that it’s always my turn.” Beyond consistently embracing being the internet girl, there’s also the unforgettable “Eat zucchini, eat zucchini / Do you read me? Like an emoji?” Ooh-wee! Besides the irresistibly delicious lyrics, the melodies are memorable – incredibly tuneful. The captivating vocal harmonies blend sublimely over the busy, hyper-rhythmic backdrop. All told, “Internet Girl” Is a super catchy, incredibly fun K-pop bop that you won’t be able to get unstuck from your head.

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Striking Bops from January 2026

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7. Megan Thee Stallion, “LOVER GIRL”

“LOVER GIRL” » Hot Girl Productions » 2025

Ooh wee, Megan Thee Stallion! The Grammy-winning rapper never shies away from S-E-X. She penned the intriguing single at hand, “LOVER GIRL”, with Raphael Saadiq, Julian Jackson, Brian James, and Janice Marie Johnson. JacobDior produced it. Notably, it samples “Kissin’ You” by Total. Early on, it’s clear that “LOVER GIRL” has some R&B vibes.  Those include the lush background vocals, courtesy of the sample.  Other sounds that give the song a lift are a big bass line, keyboards, and guitar.  Beyond the instrumental, the straw that stirs the drink is none other than Megan. She delivers a compelling cadence and flow, as always.  Her rhymes are bold and unapologetic.  “Some niggas call me extra (Okay), my nigga call me precious (Yeah),” she raps in the first verse, and adds, “This shit be easy when you find somebody on your level.” She concludes the second verse with a bang: “I’m from Splash Town (Okay), you know I keep it wet (Okay) / Might’ve gave him that good, but I gave him the best (Mwah, mwah, brrt).” In the refrain, she is filthy. She asserts, “Pop that pussy for your man,” and adds, “Why you fuckin’ people nigga? Need to find your own man, bitch.” If two verses weren’t enough, why not go for three! “Ayy, he get so deep in that pussy, it’s like he lookin’ for somethin’,” she spits, and concludes, “He be runnin’ to that phone, fuck ‘round, trip when I call it, ah.” Damn! “LOVER GIRL” is a trip.  All in all, it is an engaging one that shines more with each listen, successfully bringing an impressive blend of hip-hop, southern rap, dirty south, and a dash of bounce music.

Appears in 🔻:

Intriguing Songs Fueled by LOVE, Vol. 6 (2026)

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8. j-hope, “Killin’ It Girl” (Ft. GloRilla)

“Killin’ It Girl” » BIGHIT MUSIC » 2025

And thus, South Korean rapper j-hope is gassed TF up on “Killin’ It Girl”. In the most intriguing version of the song, he collaborates with, Grammy-nominated rapper, GloRilla. Although brief, it is a surefire banger, nonetheless. Cirkut, Blake Slatkin, and inverness produced it. That beat is S-I-C-K! “Killin’ It Girl” earned j-hope his first top 40 single as a solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100. After being gassed up, j-hope brings plenty of energy and swagger. He eats in the repetitive, but infectious chorus over the minimalist beat: “You killin’ it, girl / You killin’ it, girl / Ten out of ten / …Baddest out your friends.” Woo! He brings an equally alluring melodic rap performance in the first verse. “It should be a crime just to look that fine / Girl, if you single, let me make you mine,” he raps, adding, “Call a nurse before it gets worse / I’ma really, really need first aid.” Oh, snap! During the second chorus, we get a more melodic, pitched performance by j-hope, alongside the unpitched bars he excelled at earlier in the song. GloRilla brings the heat in the second verse, with her signature, hard-nosed, tough-as-nails Memphis rap sound. “Murder for hire (Split), Mike Glo Myers (Who?) / I keep my foot up on their necks and my heels high (Hey),” she spits, continuing confidently and unapologetically, “Might take your man and tell you go take it to trial (Bitch) / I’m dead serious, the baddest chick alive (Hey).” No over-analysis is necessary for “Killin’ It Girl”, which, all in all, is fun, fun, fun!

Appears in 🔻:

j-hope, Killin’ It Girl: Bangerz N Bopz No. 64 (2025) A Kool Kollection of K Songs (2025) 13 Songs That Explore It, Vol. 6 (2026)

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9. LU KALA, “Pretty Girl Era”

No Tears On This Ride » LVK / Amigo » 2025

Congolese Canadian 🇨🇬🇨🇦 singer LU KALA is in her “Pretty Girl Era”! Exhibit A, the confident, pretty, and unforgettable chorus: “I don’t care, I’m in my pretty girl era / I’ma stare when I see myself in the mirror, oh-oh / ‘Tis the season, it’s that hottie time of the year / I don’t care, I’m in my pretty girl era / I don’t care.” Damn right she doesn’t care! “Pretty Girl Era” is the fifth track from her brief 2025 album, No Tears On This Ride. LU KALA co-wrote “Pretty” with Madison Love, Lukasz Gottwald (Dr. Luke), and Rocco Valdes.

 

“Pretty Girl Era” features a fabulous, danceable beat, fitting for a pretty girl! Overall, this pop cut is well-produced with Dr. Luke working behind the boards. The sound isn’t brand-new (Luke has been doing Luke things for a while), but it is highly effective with its sunny-sounding vibes. LU KALA sings confidently and brings plenty of personality to the track. She shines in the rhythmic, tuneful melodies during the verses. “Wake up gorgeous every morning / I’ma put a ring on it,” she sings in the first verse, adding, “Fourteen karats, horse and carriage / Cinderella, I’m that bitch.” Woo! In the second, she confidently asserts, “Giving sassy, giving body / Wanna give myself a bow,” adding, “Drippin’ head to toe / Sexy, yeah I know.” The chorus, highlighted earlier, is fabulous. Ultimately, “Pretty Girl Era” is a two-and-a-half-minute, surefire vibe.  Yes, LU KALA is feeling herself, but in an empowering, positive way.  There is nothing wrong with loving and uplifting yourself, particularly those of us riddled with self-esteem issues.  Speak that pretty girl or pretty boy era into existence 🙌!

Appears in 🔻:

LU KALA, Pretty Girl Era: Music Lifts No. 27 (2025) 11 Exhilarating Era Songs (2025) A Poppin’ Compendium of P Songs (2025) Pretty: 5 Gems No. 12 (2026)

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10. Ruben, “Girlfriend”

“Girlfriend” » Markussen Music / Warner Music Norway AS » 2025

Red flag 🚩, Ruben (Ruben Markussen), he’s straight. DUN, DUN, DUN. It’s a bummer, I know. The rub highlighted by “Girlfriend” has played out time and time again. But has a straight technicality ever stopped a gay man from attempting to woo him, or, at a minimum, dream about the possibility? In the same verse, Mr. Markussen asserts, “You like them girls who wear sundresses and wedding rings / I like them boys who don’t like boys, so maybe we’re the same thing.” Um, probably not, Ruben, but good try! The love below makes you do crazy things! Markussen wrote “Girlfriend” while Kasper Daugaard and MDCD (Mads Christian Damgaard Christensen) produced, assembling a mean (in the most positive way possible), bright-sounding, 80s-infused pop backdrop.

 

The good news is, once more, Ruben drops a bomb song with “Girlfriend.” Yes, he’s reaching by trying to turn this hetero dude homo, but it’s a compelling narrative. “I get a feeling sometimes /… To tell you how I’ve been feeling,” he sings in the first verse, adding, “But you’ve got a girl that sounds like / Heaven on crack, singing along to Fleetwood Mac / But I could serenade you, bent back at the laundromat.” Truthfully, Ruben could sing to you, dude – he has the voice of an angel! Anyways, if you are the G in LGBTQ (could be other letters, too), there is little doubt that you have experienced the same feelings as our Norwegian musician. Ruben’s tactics are extreme but give him credit for a Herculean effort! See the chorus:

“Put on a skirt, let it ride high

Sing your name like a lullaby

All the things that your girl won’t do

I’d cross that line if you asked me to

And baby, I could be your girlfriend.”

A skirt, Ruben? Damn, you really got the hots for him, don’t you? He admits to feeling guilty, singing, “You don’t know how it kills me.” True. Many gays have been forced to hold lots of things in, including their sexuality, so adding a straight boy crush is just another hardship, damn it! But, Mr. Markussen, thanks for your vulnerability to deliver another, undeniable pop bop! The situation may be shitty, but “Girlfriend” is the shit! #SLAY 💅!

Appears in 🔻:

Ruben, Girlfriend: Beaming with Pride No. 60 (2025) 15 Memorable Songs About Crushing & Catching Feelings (2025)

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11. Megan Thee Stallion, “Otaku Hot Girl”

MEGAN: ACT II » Hot Girl Productions LLC » 2024

Ooh-wee! What more can you say to that? Following a brutally honest, ass-driven intro, Megan Thee Stallion comes in hot on “Otaku Hot Girl”. She raps in the chorus, the centerpiece, “Ayy, can’t touch me like Gojo / Look good in all my photos / Just landed in Kyoto / I’m worldwide, these bitches local / Arigato / Arigato.” It’s giving a heaping dose of Anime!  “Otaku Hot Girl” is the 20^th track from MEGAN: ACT II. Bankroll Got It produced “Otaku Hot Girl,” which thrives on a banging beat, colorful keys, synths, and timely left-hand piano (those bass notes, baby).

 

As always, Megan Thee Stallion is fierce on “Otaku Hot Girl.” She wows with her compelling, fast-paced cadence and flow. Beyond the infectious chorus, Thee Stallion eats in the verses. “Niggas bow down when I pop out like Sakuna / Eatin’ these rap bitches, that get me booted up,” she asserts in the first verse, and continues, “Switchin’ my flow up, it feel like it’s two of us / If I let Tina [Snow] out, that’s a coup de grâce.” Oh, snap! Tina Snow reappears near the end of the first verse, where Thee Stallion confirms, “Everybody know Tina Snow is the mack.” The second verse is a sight to behold as well: “I’m the sensei or the senpai, the one hoes wanna be just like /Ass still on Texas, but my waist in a European size.” And, for good measure, Megan states, “Hoes want my technique, couldn’t be like me with a Sasuke sharingan.” Even as Megan Thee Stallion nerds out with Anime references, “Otaku Hot Girl” is another badass rap banger from her catalog.

Appears in 🔻:

Megan Thee Stallion, Otaku Hot Girl: Bangerz N Bopz No. 71 (2025) 13 Incredibly Hot Songs for Any Time of the Year (2025) An Outstanding Collection of O Songs (2025)

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12. Edwyn Collins, “A Girl Like You”

Gorgeous George » Edwyn Collins » 1994

Word. In 1995, Scottish singer-songwriter Edwyn Collins (b. 1959) scored the biggest song of his career. “A Girl Like You” is the second track from his third solo album, Gorgeous George.  “Girl” marked Collins’ only charting single on the pop charts.  Yep, he is a one-hit wonder through and through.  The good news is, his only charting song reached the top 40, peaking at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100. No, that didn’t make “Girl” the hottest sugar, honey, iced tea on the charts, but, generally, it performed better outside of the United States. Collins composed and produced the worldwide hit.

“A Girl Like You” slaps.  The 1994 alternative pop/rock song features a 1960s-inspired sound. There are vintage, soulful vibes. It’s not Motown, but Motown/soul adjacent. “Girl” is anchored by an electrifying groove.  Beyond the groove, colorful keys, warm vibraphone, fuzzy guitar, and a big, fat bass line add to the ear candy.  Edwyn Collins delivers an expressive, nuanced, and well-rounded vocal.  His tone is delightful, amplified by his charming Scottish accent. The melody is tuneful and hypnotic, while the lyrics are incredibly memorable. “Here you come a-knocking, knocking on my door / And I’ve never met a girl like you before,” he sings in the first verse.  In the second, he adds, “You gave me just a taste, so I want more / Now my hands are bleeding, and my knees are raw.”   The chorus, excerpted earlier, is the crème de la crème.  Beyond those verses and the chorus, there is a pre-chorus (following the second verse), a third verse (“Too many protest singers / Not enough protest songs”), and an outro that is “alright” with Collins and me, too.  A bop and a half, “A Girl Like You” is an unforgettable ‘90s classic that I wish I had written and performed.  Edwyn Collins ate and left no crumbs whatsoever!

Appears in🔻:

Edwyn Collins, A Girl Like You: 1 Hit WONDERful No. 10 (2026) 13 Songs Where YOU Are the Focus, Vol. 6 (2026)

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13. Little Richard, “The Girl Can’t Help It”

The Very Best Of… Little Richard » Specialty / Concord » 2008

Oh, really, Little Richard (1932 – 2020)? Engross, according to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, means to take or engage the whole attention of – occupy completely. The men can’t stop looking at her! The early rock and roll, vintage R&B icon adds in the first verse of his 1956 hit, “The Girl Can’t Help It”, “If she winks an eye, the bread slice turn to toast.” Ooh-wee! This girl is something else, something Little Richard continually highlights: “The girl can’t help it, she was born to please / And if she’s got a figure made to squeeze / Won’t you kindly be aware, the girl can’t help it.” “The Girl Can’t Help It” was written by actor, jazz pianist, and singer/songwriter Bobby Troup (1918 – 1999).

“The Girl Can’t Help It” is magical for many reasons beyond its infectious lyrics.  The opening saxophone sounds set the tone.  It is unique, resembling a car engine revving.  Beyond that gritty blowing, there is a jungle-like, pummeling drum groove. The musical accompaniment is locked in and turned up, fueling Little Richard’s fire. Of course, our flamboyant, gifted, early rock and roll star is on autopilot. He delivers assertive, gritty, personality-laden vocals.  Given his dynamic performance, it sounds like he’s going to break the mic (in the most positive, 1950s way possible).  He gets an awesome assist courtesy of background vocals responding to his powerful call (“She can’t help it, the girl can’t help it”).  Following a signature howl, the listener is treated to a marvelously mean tenor saxophone solo by Lee Allen (1927 – 1994). The way he digs in matches the energy of everything else that goes down on this high-flying oldie. Although it was released in 1956, “The Girl Can’t Help It” remains fresh and timeless well into the 21^st century.  Fergie smartly sampled it in her 2006 hit, “Clumsy”.

Appears in 🔻:

Little Richard, The Girl Can’t Help It: Throwback Vibez No. 158 (2025)

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Girl Songs on The Musical Hype
Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 1 (2025)	Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 2 (2025)
15 Songs Where Girls Like Girls (2025)	13 More Songs Where Girls Like Girls (2025)
Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 3 (2026)

 

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Girl, These Songs Are About You, Vol. 3 (2026) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Amigo, AWAL Recordings America, Inc., BIGHIT MUSIC, Columbia Records, Concord, Darkroom Records, Edwyn Collins, Erskine Records Limited, Experts Only, Hot Girl Productions, HYBE UMG LLC, ITOLA LLC, LVK, Markussen Music, RCA Records, SLANG, Specialty, Top Dawg Entertainment, LLC, UMG Recordings, Inc., Vingoff Recordings, Warner Music Norway AS; Carlos Aguilar, Felix Young, Marcelo Chagas, Nataly Rodriz, Zakaria HANIF from Pexels; Gordon Johnson from Pixabay]

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