I Met A Little Girl

Marvin Gaye · X4 Marvin Gaye [2010]

oooh, I met a little girl, sure was fine

Pretty little thing just about blew my mind

She took me home and ahh made love to me

I knew right then and there this is where I wanted to be

Most of my life I had been all, all alone

And you're so sweet to me, don't think i'll ever roam

And then one day as time will pass

I had this feeling that our love would last

Nothing could go wrong and it seemed everything I did

Seemed to please you, all the heartaches you hid



Then one night after we made it, and we were through

That's when I decided I wanted to marry you



Do you take this woman to be your lawful wedded wife

To love, hold and cherish for the rest of your life?

I do, yes I do, I do darlin'

'Cause I love you



1964



Once you really loved me

Once I really loved you



1976



Then time would change you

As time would really change me

We thought our love would stand the test of time

And as I sing this song right now I wonder today, today

If you're a friend of mine



Cry cry cry

I have done some crying

Woman, you have caused my tears to flow

Cry cry cry

do you cry about me?

Do you ever think about the kind of love we had?



Hal-le

hallelejah

Hal-le-lu

i'm free

I Met A Little Girl

Marvin Gaye's 'I Met A Little Girl' stands as a tender exploration of youthful romance within the soul and R&B tradition. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies Gaye's signature ability to blend lush orchestration with intimate vocal delivery. The song captures the innocence and excitement of first love, a theme central to his discography and widely celebrated in the genre. As part of his extensive body of work, the recording showcases his mastery of emotional nuance and melodic structure, contributing to his enduring legacy as one of the most influential vocalists in music history. The composition remains a staple for those appreciating the classic sounds of mid-20th-century soul.