About A Girl

Album: Fast Times at Barrington High (2008)
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Songfacts®:

  • This song is about someone who is really happy in a relationship, but realizes that he is not in love and he doesn't want to waste his time, even though he still cares about this girl. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Hannah - Hillsborough, NC
  • The video was based on the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and was shot at the same high school as the film.

Comments: 3

  • Courtney from Richmond, VaI love the air quotes around "loved" and that smile he does, where he bites his lip..AH! so hot
  • Robinson from Plymouth, United Kingdomhmm it seems to me if your gonna write a love song do it well... try the doors, much more origional. no one wants regurgitated feelings that everyone has
  • Mercedies from Soldotna, AkThis song is awesome. I love this band!
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