City and Colour - The Girl (Official Music Video)

City and Colour's official music video for "The Girl" from the album, Bring Me Your Love - available now on Still Records / Dine Alone Records.
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LYRICS
I wish I could do better by you,
'cause that's what you deserve
You sacrifice so much of your life
In order for this to work.
While I'm off chasing my own dreams
Sailing around the world
Please know that I'm yours to keep
My beautiful girl
When you cry a piece of my heart dies
Knowing that I may have been the cause
If you were to leave
Fulfill someone else's dreams
I think I might totally be lost
You don't ask for no diamond rings no delicate string of pearls
That's why I wrote this song to sing
My beautiful girl
ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh
One, two, one two three four
I wish I could do better by you
'cause it's what you deserve
You sacrifice so much of your life
in order for this to work
While I'm off chasing my own dreams (my own dreams)
sailing around the world ('round the world)
Please know that I'm yours to keep
My beautiful girl
And when you cry a piece of my heart dies
Knowing that I may have been the cause
If you were to leave and fulfill someone else's dreams
I think I might totally be lost
But you don't ask for no diamond rings (Diamond rings)
No delicate string of pearls (String of pearls)
That's why I wrote this song to sing
My beautiful girl
ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh
ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh
ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh
ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh
But you don't ask for no diamond rings (Diamond rings)
No delicate string of pearls (String of Pearls)
That's why I wrote this song to sing
My beautiful girl
#CityandColour #TheGirl #BringMeYourLove #StillRecords #DineAloneRecords

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[@johncoleman3188]

I had heard this song years ago. I never knew much about city and colour. I played it for my girlfriend once before she took a bus across the country, it was definitely a sad time that tested our love for each other...two months ago I remembered this song, not the lyrics or the name or even the band, but the feel of the song is what I remembered. I searched online so hard to figure it out and just couldn't. Well today I finally got a random suggested video and here I am, listening to it with my wife (same woman) reminiscing the road we've been on :)

[@larrylabrecque8491]

Ù

[@gully1983]

That's freaking awesome man! Congrats on you finding the song and congrats on your marriage!

[@daleonov]

what a story!

[@FruitoftheVine114]

❤❤❤🎉

[@richardeckert1050]

Perfect description of life with Songs & Artists. ❤

[@connordiaz725]

I wasn’t able to keep her but this song is a good reminder of what our love was, and for that I’ll be forever grateful

[@dougshakes8776]

Bro go to therapy

[@jeffreybean6461]

Shut the fuck up that wasnt genuine​@@dougshakes8776

[@PiglipsMaximus]

Bishes be bishes. They more fishes in the sea.

[@abrahamperezaceves83]

same bro

[@tarab3746]

Thank you for sharing your feelings for someone you loved. They can change our lives. Toxic masculinity will tell you not to be vulnerable, but I have a feeling you’ll find love again

[@ItsDevlcon]

Damn 14 years ago... What a world we lived in.. And the way this song literally takes you back there.. Even if you never heard it... Even if it was remastered in better quality... this takes you back to 09.. What a time...

[@lilyisacat29]

Dallas Green is a precious human being we must protect

[@Paradoxsimulation]

Hey It's Lily one of the purest and most precious human beans ever 💜

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Dae4eLh9GdiM0 got to hear this !!! :) !!!

[@KFC66]

You're god damn right

[@cassandramerrick3633]

Both him and Leah definitely not precious people by any means.

[@xXxBibblexXx]

Dallas = City Green = Colour City and Colour

[@thorthunderlungs5171]

xXxBibblexXx Holy shit. I seriously never got that. You get a well deserved W.

[@fabiopintomachado4228]

My mind just blows

[@Darthbeeds]

xXxBibblexXx duh

[@desperatelynumb1857]

I dont get it?

[@musiclists8761]

Mr.Fardin His real name is Dallas ”Michael John Albert” Green. That’s why

[@roydaavidson8916]

2020 whose back Listening to this gem cause QUARANTINE has you some way

[@crerar117]

@No Name please develop a name.

[@shanegorombolyi913]

Hahaha!!

[@nathanialmartinez250]

Seriously I come to escape quarantine and I’m met with a dumb comment about quarantine. Just let me forget

[@aleepachonn]

Me

[@ScotianBlooded]

dallas is always on my playlist

[@GolanCanuzo]

I absolutely love how ambiguous the song is. It could be very well written for his girlfriend, sister, or his Mom. Beautiful song.

[@vincentolmos2263]

Except it is clearly about a romantic interest.

[@GolanCanuzo]

Vincent Olmos Don't ruin the moment.

[@TJ-bx7tk]

He could be romantically in love with his sister or mom 😳

[@GolanCanuzo]

Terry Johnson Don't. Go. There.

[@bjbmusica5169]

Terry Johnson LOL!

[@chriscole217]

the 255 people who gave this a thumbs down are entitled to their own opinions. They should just know that they're wrong.

[@MrHellokittypoprocks]

This song makes me cry.... I don't know about anyone else..... but put yourself in the girls situation it is hard. To be in love while the other person is busy chasing. There dreams and doing what they want.... Sometimes you gotta be like I don't wanna be the girl anymore

[@hitchhikinmonk]

I totally get that. I feel it from the other perspective too. Being torn between personal ambition and someone you love is rough.

[@MrHellokittypoprocks]

Yep.... I have been down that road....

[@hitchhikinmonk]

Well I hope things are better (or at least getting better)! (:

[@MrHellokittypoprocks]

They. Are wonderful now :)

[@hitchhikinmonk]

I'm glad to hear it :D

[@NicoleaA09]

5 years ago my ex said this song was our song. First guy to break my heart. Last week he came back into my life, but didn't tell me he had a girlfriend. Still a dick, but at least this song is still great.

[@beencxzy996]

Nicole Andersen LMFAOOOOOOOOOO

[@yourname9840]

This song always put me in the feels.

[@savdeann7072]

2020 -and I still listen to this almost every day.

[@superapple6186]

Me too. Every day.

[@McL0VINNN]

2056 - same here.

[@Xoxohenesisx3]

Music like this is what reminds me that we still have some good music left in this world, unlike the crappy music that they play on the radio

[@poopsandwich17]

Listening to this, sitting in my garage, drinking alone on Saturday night, loving every minute of it.

[@clintoxness]

Does no one else understand that this music video was just a bunch of different times of him playing it live?? Pure talent! Put some headphones in and you can hear the slight changes in his voice and guitar due to being in different rooms or outside. It's simply stunning.

[@xander4644]

As cool as it sounds, that's not true at all.

[@PrycelessPrynce]

SShimon Ikr 😂

[@doobisbone]

SShimon But how do you know it's not true?

[@facundodamianborgesparins6592]

@@xander4644 man get some ears

[@facundodamianborgesparins6592]

@@xander4644 jk bro I love u

[@kristoffbjorgman3017]

This is such a beautiful song. Whenever I get married i want this to be mine and my wife's song.

[@shmericreyna]

my friend asked me to be a groomsman in his wedding and he sang this song to his wife as I played the guitar for him and the rest of the groomsmen were background/echo vocals in the last part of the song. it was super great. I say you learn it and sing it!

[@LJLLL]

Eric Reyna is there a video on KZbin?

[@psychopompous3207]

You married yet?

[@Femi_Olusa]

Are you married yet?

[@dr3amg1rrl]

Gosh. I love that feeling of appreciation I get from hearing City and Colour's music. Finding good music that comes from the heart is so rare these days.

[@isaacnash5537]

listening to this, wishing things were different.

[@vicsteeze8]

Right there with ya, buddy.

[@neiljacob773]

Same here buddy

[@angelfebus1732]

Same

[@Thatwierdguy299]

Same

[@subtopewdiepie2025]

isaac nash I just act tough but at nights I need a song like this

[@DueRest]

2010- 2024 You made timeless music my friend. Come back.

[@KP3Times]

I am totally going through the worse heartbreak of my life right now and this used to be our song. If I ever get the pleasure again, I will be sure to cherish every part of life with her. Damn my heart truly hurts

[@sarahvonderhaar4961]

I see this post was a year ago. I am going through this right now. I hope it gets easier.

[@KP3Times]

@@sarahvonderhaar4961 hey thanks for sharing. I don’t wanna sell you false hope and say it gets easier because that would be a disservice. If I’m being honest you just gotta build yourself up and be the best version of you and I promise things will come along. It’s always hard letting a person go but we got this. Stay up queen ✌🏾✌🏾

[@gully1983]

Hey man. I feel your pain. This was me in 2011. FML.

[@stevelatreille9331]

We all have been there there that one person you had a whole future with you never thought you would be without for the rest of our lives my heart goes out to anyone going through it hang in there

[@dawwriss]

The only artist literally brings me to tears, not because his songs remind me of anyone, but because of his pure talent. his songs take me back to an era of my life that was beautiful. I’m grateful to Dallas.

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Dae4eLh9GdiM0 got to hear this !!! :) !!!

[@daveofbillog]

As hair raisingly beautiful now as 12 years ago. Much love to Dallas for blessing us with his beautiful voice and music

[@J.Skyler]

If I found a genie in a bottle, my third wish would be to sound exactly like him when I sing.

[@joeytribbiani3415]

"Just broke a string... Do you believe that?" 4:16 Love this song, but this part is my favorite. Makes me laugh everytime. 😂

[@Herodanger89]

Second half of this is where i get the most joy/feels out of this

[@lysol5555]

If a woman loves you when you have no money, she's a keeper..

[@christopherwalker6056]

+lysol5555 Yep. She sure did. And I broke up with her in the fall of 2012. Now I regret it.

[@christopherwalker6056]

***** Yes, definitely. She became very insecure, and just started accusing me of going out and cheating on her when I never even came close. She had sort of a nervous breakdown. She drove me insane. But looking back, as many emotional problems as she had, still I can't imagine someone loving me the way she did. It was intense. Just a lot of drama though. Thank you sir.

[@ibraheemasif4660]

😣

[@CorzIlla]

Word on the street is there is 2 or three left... and they are 90 years old. winning.

[@dereksmallsuk]

big titties a bonus

[@malibu64]

The first time I heard this song my ex was singing it to me. I miss you, and I still love you, and I think I always will.

[@emily444l]

malibu64 do you still?

[@eveaci]

bump for answers.

[@HandelSilveira]

@@emily444l I'm also curious, I had found this song when I was in love with my ex, we have parted ways long ago, but yet when I listen to this song I feel a good nostalgia, and it brings me back a old teen romantic part of me, that used to believe in true love

[@alexandervash6775]

Fuckin rip my guy

[@sheila1035]

Omg, the exact thing happens to me. Deep down I hope someday our ways will cross again, but I find it hard to believe. This and many other songs make me feel this way, but this was maybe the first he played and sang to me

[@elizabethcerda6354]

This song gets me every time. ;-; my husband is deployed rightnow. I miss him so much.

[@nathanlyon1220]

I have to travel a lot for work gone for two weeks at a time. I’ve sung this song to my twin daughters as their lullaby since they were born (2014). Holds a special place in my heart for sure. Thanks Dallas.

[@liampwnz]

No matter how sad I find myself I can always listen to this song and be in perfect harmony.

[@anthonysimard3228]

I Love How At The End Hes Like " I Just Broke A Stringg" Lmao

[@marylandbap7977]

Its the cold

[@mmichy]

That’s the best part of this video 😂

[@bubbsgaminghorror6286]

I'm in the armed forces and I would like to say thank you for writing this beautiful song. It perfectly matches my fiance and I's relationship. We're getting married this November and I'm hoping to use this as our wedding :) Love your lyrics and voice, both as a musician and as a member of the armed forces!

[@leanneo9388]

I connect with you. My Army soldier showed me this song. He's currently in Afghanistan, This is our song and I've even cried just from hearing this. We're engaged to be married the year after he's back, but until then, I'm waiting for him. Best wishes to you and your girl. You can do it. Love knows no distance.

[@aubrey7226]

So did u get married?

[@RustedTinMan]

I've watched and listened to this guy evolve over the past 10 years. He's turned into something great. Though, sometimes I wish I could go back to the early C&C days. The golden aged Alexisonfire days. Those were some of the best times of my life.

[@infjkyay]

i've never seen the actual music video for this song before but seriously how freaking cute is it..... God bless

[@P4T5H4RPify]

I can't believe he didn't think City and colour would resonate with people! The majority of his music hits so close to home being a recovering addict it's insane.

[@JeffreyOsb]

This may sound riciulous but... I sent this song a while ago to my girlfriend.... I traveled from New York to Bangkok... now Jeffrey & Supaporn are married... and we're so happy... what a great memory.

[@TheAirRunner1]

+Jeffrey Osborn Supaporn? Super porn? What?

[@JeffreyOsb]

Tyler Durden. Worst part is, I tell her that too.... she thinks it's funny so I told her on her resume only use the name "Su" lol

[@suraruk23]

wow that's so sweet 👍👍

[@JeffreyOsb]

Sunday Tang We married back in November. Her visa (green card) to the USA was approved on Thursday!

[@eldiablo7277]

+Jeffrey Osborn Congrats to you both! This song is pure magic!

[@sriezankoirala9889]

[Verse 1] I wish I could do better by you Cause that's what you deserve You sacrifice so much of your life In order for this to work While I'm off chasing my own dreams Sailing around the world Please know that I'm yours to keep My beautiful girl When you cry a piece of my heart dies Knowing that I may have been the cause If you were to leave Fulfill someone else's dreams I think I might totally be lost [Chorus] You don't ask for no diamond rings no delicate string of pearls That's why I wrote this song to sing My beautiful girl Ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh Ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh Ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh Ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh Verse 1 I wish I could do better by you Cause that's what you deserve You sacrifice so much of your life In order for this to work While I'm off chasing my own dreams Sailing around the world Please know that I'm yours to keep My beautiful girl And when you cry a piece of my heart dies Knowing that I may have been the cause If you were to leave Fulfill someone else's dreams I think I might totally be lost [Chorus] But you don't ask for no diamond rings (diamond ringts) No delicate string of pearls ( string of pearls) That's why I wrote this song to sing My beautiful girl Ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh Ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh Ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh Ooooo ooo ohhh ohh oh oh [Chorus] But you don't ask for no diamond rings (diamond ringts) No delicate string of pearls (string of pearls) That's why I wrote this song to sing My beautiful girl (my beautiful girl)

[@portigoza]

My hubby proposed to this song, it was perfect ;)

[@TheRjryan13]

+Patricia Ortigoza tell him hes making the rest of us look bad...except for the guy who propsed to his girl to this song Live at the filmore detroit last week. Congrats by the way

[@AHImusic]

+Patricia Ortigoza Did the song say yes? :P

[@stardustgirl2904]

Oh that's so cute! :-)

[@jimcatalfamo8034]

NEW FREEBIRD? what! come on. some songs are masterpieces that can never be replace and that will be around until the end of time. freebird is one of those songs just like let it be, stairway to heaven, more than a feeling and imagine . i really like this songs but its not a masterpiece. i like this song a really good modern folk song. nice job. :)

[@jritchi9445]

How cute. I hope the song said yes.

[@Showsumlv3]

I remember I used to listen to that song all the time when I was younger. First time listening to it in 14 years, still hit the same.

[@sippi5980]

I wish I could do better by you 'Cause that's what you deserve You sacrifice so much of your life In order for this to work While I'm off chasing my own dreams Sailing around the world Please, know that I'm yours to keep My beautiful girl When you cry a piece of my heart dies Knowing that I may have been the cause If you were to leave, fulfill someone else's dreams I think I might totally be lost You don't ask for no diamond rings No delicate string of pearls That's why I wrote this song to sing My beautiful girl Oh, oh, oh, oh One, two, one, two, three, four I wish I could do better by you 'Cause it's what you deserve You sacrifice so much of your life In order for this to work While I'm off chasing my own dreams Sailing around the world Please, know that I'm yours to keep My beautiful girl And when you cry a piece of my heart dies Knowing that I may have been the cause If you were to leave and fulfill someone else's dreams I think I might totally be lost But you don't ask for no diamond rings No delicate string of pearls That's why I wrote this song to sing My beautiful girl Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh But you don't ask for no diamond rings No delicate string of pearls That's why I wrote this song to sing My beautiful girl

[@robbieruns]

Debately one of the most talented singers and he only has 3 million views thats shameful when a guy like jb gets over 100 million on every video

[@pattibroad-melchers9498]

I have hope for this new generation! I'm a 70's girl and this music gives me chills! LOVE it. Thank heavens for my kids who share.

[@irishrover9332]

He's born in 1980, the very end of Gen X 1965-1980 This current generation AKA Gen Z/Zoomers are lost, creativity and originality left the building a long long time a go. Blame social media :) Ruining Millenials and Zoomers

[@lollingbowling]

City and Colour - Dallas Green!

[@thaifornix6676]

For someone reason i always think about my mum when i hear this song ❤️ she sacrificed and risked everything to leave her country and start a life. Whenever im too busy chasing ny own dreams this song reminds me to be grateful how it all became possible...

[@sarahcorner9261]

October 2021 and still love this

[@jkatieful]

Love this and all of Dallas's music. Amazing.

[@GREENSTATE98]

Saw these guys in Aberdeen when they were supporting Biffy Clyro... Not really the right vibe for the gig, but was absolutely blown away by the amount of talent these guys have!!

[@austintoney471]

I'm in the navy, and I'd suggest my fellow sailors listen closely to these lyrics. they mean a lot to me for sure. Hooya 10 counts

[@nickl8548]

Austin Toney amen brother. I'm a navy vet and love this song. I play it for my wife all the time. Fair winds bro, stay safe.

[@Katzing123654789]

I can feel the love in his voice. So beautiful

[@anthonyzoppina5008]

I don't think most people realise the genius in this song. It is made of clips of him playing in different places.

[@kallystaguzman3284]

amazing song

[@TacomaJD]

Played at my wedding 4/29/17! Dallas is my fawking hero!

[@helix3291]

This song means so much to me, so much was happening in my life and I was losing the love of my life to circumstances I couldn't control. Things never quite worked out and she married someone else, but I know we'll always share those moments at least.

[@jennifergray791]

This song makes me think of the first time my friend showed it to me. It was like 3am and we were a little buzzed and we went outside on her back porch to smoke. The sky was so pretty and she said “You need to listen to this song, you’ll love it” and we laid back on the porch, staring at the sky while smoke and this song filled the air around us. This song is still one of my favorite songs ever

[@slabsnraw]

I'm pretty sure about 400,000 of the 3.5m views on this video are from me

[@MahyarJavadi]

Not possible, 3.4million are from me lmao.

[@Stephanyteka]

views are only count once per device

[@randygirard8777]

Really? that sucks. I would love for all my views of this video to assist the channel.

[@inkoinfinity2]

Stephany Campos Alves No it doesn't

[@st4ostudios773]

That would be about 54 days of listening, about 1.7 months dedicated to one song lol

[@winklwill]

Just heard this song today on Spotify shuffle radio, and shocked that this song was released 12 years ago

[@overfiend1976]

Oh Mr Green, you have such an incredibly captivating, beautiful voice. Thanks so much for making such moving music.

[@alessandracardoso8336]

Old Gold 😻

[@mrharker]

Love this song, but so difficult when you just keep on thinking of people from your past.

[@SwinginPig]

I’m still listening to this. Am I too old?

[@kristandelaney8097]

One of the most beautiful songs of the decade.

[@ampfiled]

I sang this to my girlfriend in front of the entire school just to tell her how much I loved her. We were together for over a year and a half, and I was sure that she was the girl of my dreams. She broke up with me about a month ago.Ever since then, I've stuck around to support her in everything she does as her bestfriend. I still love her so much and I really want her back. If I ever do get her back, I promise to cherish her even more than before, and sing this song to her everyday. I love you

[@artemis_nyx7681]

9 years has passed r y’all good?

[@wilhelm_kr4216]

Damn dude.

[@abigailcasco1353]

2019 homies where you at?

[@saiko_1]

Abigail Casco Right here ❤️

[@rabblerabble18]

ayyyyyye

[@josemariosequeira]

2020 yo!

[@lisamcclendon9248]

No I’m from 63177

[@rabblerabble18]

St. Louis, Missouri? or the year 63177

[@gabbypamatz]

I love this song!!!

[@domination305]

you can never play city & colour songs too loud, my favorite artist of all time :)

[@arroyonicole21]

"when you cry a piece of my heart dies"

[@amadrid1255]

"While I'm off my chasing my own dreams, sailing around the world, please know that I'm yours to keep my beautiful girl..." Distance means so little when someone means so much

[@averynorwick4422]

I love this song sooo much! He has such a nice voice!!

[@niviabrito7526]

I simply have no words to say how much I love the voice and charisma of this wonderful singer, the first time I heard love come back to me, I can't stop following, I love it with passion 💖💖

[@chrisitona9006]

Guys, does anyone know which movie this was on? I saw a recent movie where this was played but I forgot now 😥

[@beezybeez4207]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Dae4eLh9GdiM0 got to hear this !!! :) !!!

[@kyuliawan]

looks like the guy from skrillex's 'first of the year (equinox)' video has finally gotten himself together

[@tylerjowers522]

+Kevin Yuliawan Music OH SHIT

[@natet1653]

Forever coming back to this song and Dallas Green. Hope everyone who has been listening to this song since its release is doing well and keeping their head up in this South Park of a world we are living in.

[@beverlyallen5506]

What a great voice! Love the song!

[@StookDog]

I absolutely love this song. It explains how I feel so closely when i think of my girlfriend.

[@DeLorean-vo4st]

How things are goin' now ??👀

[@andrewstrachan1066]

First heard this song on One tree Hill

[@user-yn8bq4jt6s]

The greatest man on this earth! Thanks for the love snd tunes you provided

[@erinkelley5853]

This song really warms my heart

[@DJGameroy8]

For sara. Im sorry.

[@maxferguson9050]

What kind of shit is this!!

[@eugenecaudill3264]

A hundred twenty nine people didn't have a beautiful girl to devote this too.

[@cheekyletta]

So lovely!

[@Wakamash]

His voice..

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

I swear this was in a movie but I can't remember the movie! argh

[@markrufin5343]

Here in 2019

[@danielwohlfeilmusic]

One of the most beautiful songs of "City and Colour"! Inspiring for me!

[@dianetaylor08]

This song is so precious

[@ericcapps8356]

my wife walked down the isle to this song

[@TheFiskdisk]

Me and my girlfriend are going to play this at our wedding ❤️❤️❤️

[@EmilyAndShayeForever]

This is a beautiful song. I wish more songs like this were on the radio.

[@basilbean4428]

Love how this is LIVE!!!!

[@baileecarpenter5377]

2019 anybody?

[@Nanijoe10]

I'm really shocked this song is so underrated. So many bands get millions of views within months, yet this band is barely at 700k after 2 years. This guy deserves all of the millions of views the crap songs actually get. I'm going to spread this band around as much as possible, to show the world what real music is.

[@kareo319]

Love this.

[@matt1er912]

Perfect just perfect . Dallas is flawless

[@cadillac2188]

Can't believe this guy was in Alexisonfire...so cool

[@TheMikeyMS]

+G Hart what do you mean was? last time i checked he still was they may have "split" but in my heart they will always be together haha

[@samul2100]

+TheMikeyMS ??Alexisonfire are back together since .... last summer already lol

[@cadillac2188]

IS....please excuse my ignorance dear Alexisonfire fanatics

[@rosiecripps6119]

+G Hart Lane egx z vd udbhs

[@rkjd3zoo]

2016 :)

[@AMarielaKavaliunas]

Just perfect.

[@rj31789]

I love how this is two songs in one

[@jackoneill2321]

Is it Howard from fresh meat? Good song though.