Here Comes My Girl
Tom Petty
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You know sometimes, I don't know why But this old town just seems so hopeless I ain't really sure, but it seems I remember the good times Were just a little bit more in focus But when she puts her arms around me I can somehow rise above it Yeah, man when I got that little girl standin' right by my side You know, I can tell the whole wide world to shove it, hey Here comes my girl Here comes my girl Yeah, and she looks so right She is all I need tonight Every now and then I get down to the end of the day I have to stop and ask myself why I've done it It just seems so useless to have to work so hard And nothin' ever really seems to come from it But then she looks me in the eye and says "We're gonna last forever" And man, you know I can't begin to doubt it No, 'cause it just feels so good, so free and so right I know we ain't never goin' to change our minds about it, hey Here comes my girl Here comes my girl Yeah, and she looks so right She is all I need tonight (watch her walk) Every time it seems like there ain't nothin' left no more I find myself having to reach out and grab hold of something Yeah, I just catch myself wondering, waiting, worrying About some silly little things that don't add up to nothin' And then she looks me in the eye, says "We're gonna last forever" And man, you know I can't begin to doubt it No, 'cause it just feels so good, so free and so right I know we ain't never gonna' to change our minds about it, hey Here comes my girl Here comes my girl Yeah, and she looks so right She is all I need tonight (That's right)
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Written by: Michael W. Campbell, Tom Petty
Lyrics © Gone Gator Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist InformationReleased by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, "Here Comes My Girl" is one of the band's most popular songs. Tom Petty served as the band's lead singer.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1980 and was included in the band's third album, called "Damn the Torpedoes."
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Song CompositionUnique to the song are its speaking verses and sung choruses, marking a departure from usual song structure and showcasing Tom Petty's versatility as a songwriter.
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Music VideosThere was no official music video made for "Here Comes My Girl." This was common for songs released in this era, as music videos became more widespread in the 1980s after the launch of Music Television (MTV).
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #59 on the US Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating its mainstream appeal despite not cracking the top 40.
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InspirationAccording to interviews, Tom Petty cited inspiration from The Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers for the song, using a Rickenbacker 12-string guitar to achieve a similar sound.
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Co-WriterTom Petty co-wrote "Here Comes My Girl" with Heartbreakers' lead guitarist Mike Campbell, a fruitful partnership that produced many hits for the band.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its anthemic chorus and evocative lyrics, highlighting it as a standout track on "Damn the Torpedoes."
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Live Performances"Here Comes My Girl" was regularly performed at Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' concerts, often eliciting huge crowd responses.
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LegacyDespite not being a major hit on the charts, "Here Comes My Girl" has had a lasting influence. Its memorable chorus, unique speaking/singing dynamic, and the enduring popularity of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers have kept the song on radio playlists and in the hearts of fans decades after its initial release.
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