The Girl You Think You See
Carly Simon · Original Album Series [2012]
In your secret dreams
Go on and tell me who you wish I was
Instead of me
I'm not necessarily
The girl you think you see
Whoever you want is exactly who
I'm more than willing to be
I'll be carefree
A Peace Corps trainee
Your Gypsy Rose Lee
To please you
Who cares what I might be for real
Underneath my games
I'll let you chose from a thousand faces
And a thousand names
I'm not necessarily
The girl you think you see
Whoever you want is exactly who
I'm more than willing to be
I'll be insane
A mathematical brain
You Tarzan, me Jane
To please you
I'm not necessarily
The girl you think you see
Whoever you want is exactly who
I'm more than willing to be
I'll be a queen
A foul-mouthed marine
Your Mary Magdalene
To please you
To please
The Girl You Think You See
Carly Simon's 'The Girl You Think You See' stands as a poignant exploration of memory and perception within her discography. Released on the Original Album Series compilation, the track reflects her signature ability to weave personal narrative with universal themes of longing and self-discovery. The song's melodic structure and lyrical depth exemplify the soft rock and folk-pop sensibilities that defined her career, particularly during her active years in the 1970s and 1980s. As part of her broader body of work, the recording captures the introspective mood characteristic of Simon's later output, offering listeners a reflective journey through the complexities of human connection and the stories we construct about others.