Did You Know?
- “Jessie’s Girl” is Rick Springfield’s biggest hit, earning him a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1982.
- The song’s narrative revolves around unrequited love and the internal conflict of desiring a friend’s girlfriend.
- Rick Springfield, known for his multi-faceted career, is not only a musician but also an accomplished actor, with roles in popular TV shows like “General Hospital.”
- The music video for “Jessie’s Girl” played a significant role in the early success of MTV, becoming a staple on the network during its formative years.
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Lyrics: Jessie’s Girl
Jessie is a friend,
Yeah, I know he’s been a good friend of mine
But lately something’s changed
It ain’t hard to define
Jessie’s got himself a girl and I want to make her mineAnd she’s watching him with those eyes
And she’s lovin’ him with that body, I just know it!
And he’s holding her in his arms late, late at nightYou know I wish that I had Jessie’s girl
I wish that I had Jessie’s girl
Where can I find a woman like that?I’ll play along with the charade
That doesn’t seem to be a reason to change
You know I feel so dirty when they start talking cute
I wanna tell her that I love her but the point is probably moot‘Cause she’s watching him with those eyes
And she’s lovin’ him with that body, I just know it!
And he’s holding her in his arms late, late at nightYou know I wish that I had Jessie’s girl
I wish that I had Jessie’s girl
Where can I find a woman like that?Like Jessie’s girl
I wish that I had Jessie’s girl
Where can I find a woman…
Where can I find a woman like that?And I’m lookin’ in the mirror all the time
Wonderin’ what she don’t see in me
I’ve been funny; I’ve been cool with the lines
Ain’t that the way love’s supposed to be?Tell me, where can I find a woman like that?
You know I wish that I had Jessie’s girl
I wish that I had Jessie’s girl
I want Jessie’s girl
Where can I find a woman like that?Like Jessie’s girl
I wish that I had Jessie’s girl
I want, I want Jessie’s girl