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Perplexed
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Aug 18, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Hollyn's song 'My Girl' is a tender, introspective piece that speaks to someone wrapped in sadness, longing to be truly seen and loved. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who hides behind nostalgia and bouquets, yet feels misunderstood. The singer offers reassurance, seeing beauty and love even in the moments of shame, and promises something better ahead. It's a gentle message of hope and affirmation, rooted in a caring, almost parental or divine perspective, suggesting that someone greater sees and loves unconditionally.
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She wears nostalgia
Like a blanket
How's she make it
Look so good?
She holds bouquets
To her soft frame
Has she always
Been misunderstood?
If I ask the right questions
Will she open up?
If I ask with good intentions
Will I measure up?
Sadness wraps her up
Like a friend
It's hard to tell where it ends
And she begins
Sadness wraps her up
Like a friend
Hard to tell where it ends
And she begins
And what she can't see
Perplexes me
Perplexes me
Just wants someone to see her
To see her
To be with her always
Something better right around the bend
For you, my girl, my girl
Something sweeter than you've ever seen
Gonna change you're whole world
My girl
Cause I see beauty
I see love
I see the moments that you're not proud of
I see her
And I see love
I see the moments that you're not proud of