String Bean Jean by Belle & Sebastian - Lyrics and Translation

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String Bean Jean

Belle & Sebastian

String Bean Jean

Song byBelle & Sebastian

in Album3-6-9 Seconds Of Light

I got my fingers dirty at the school of rock

Yeah I got my fingers dirty so I took a walk

I went up to the country park and hung around till after dark

Till the girls got home

Did I tell you 'bout the one I know, she's on the rag

She spent the summer day inside her sleeping bag

Yeah she spent the summer day inside until it's time to work

And she works all night

Cause the girl's all right

The girls have got a house that's like a caravan

And it's like your holidays whenever you go round

And we always have a laugh and then we all get in the bath

To save on the leccy bill

Me Jo Phil'

I had to leave them in the morning

I left the keys around the way

I had to catch a bus

I had to leave them in the morning

I left the keys down in the caf'

I had to go to work

And when Jo was short of cash I had to give her some

But I didn't really mind cause I was fit for once

So she paid the leccy bill and got the shopping and she still had

Some for the cinema

So we all went out

She asked me Do I need to lose a bit of weight?

And I told her Don't be stupid 'cause you're looking great

And I call her String Bean Jean because the label on her jeans says

Seven to eight years old - well that's pretty small

Seven to eight years old - that's pretty small

Seven to eight years old

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

String Bean Jean by Belle & Sebastian is a nostalgic and affectionate song that dives into themes of youth, friendship, and individuality. The song paints a portrait of someone, presumably named Jean, who stands out due to her unique style and thin stature - hence the nickname 'String Bean Jean'. It captures the essence of being young, feeling out of place, and finding solace in friendships. Key themes include the trials of adolescence, the desire for acceptance, and the bond formed through shared experiences. Poignant moments are scattered throughout the lyrics, particularly in the way Jean's distinctiveness is both her struggle and her charm, revealing the bittersweet nature of growing up.

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I got my fingers dirty at the school of rock

Yeah I got my fingers dirty so I took a walk

I went up to the country park and hung around till after dark

Till the girls got home

Till the girls got home

Did I tell you 'bout the one I know, she's on the rag

She spent the summer day inside her sleeping bag

Yeah she spent the summer day inside until it's time to work

And she works all night

Cause the girl's all right

The girls have got a house that's like a caravan

And it's like your holidays whenever you go round

And we always have a laugh and then we all get in the bath

To save on the leccy bill

Me Jo Phil'

I had to leave them in the morning

I left the keys around the way

I had to catch a bus

I had to leave them in the morning

I left the keys down in the caf'

I had to go to work

And when Jo was short of cash I had to give her some

But I didn't really mind cause I was fit for once

So she paid the leccy bill and got the shopping and she still had

Some for the cinema

So we all went out

She asked me Do I need to lose a bit of weight?

And I told her Don't be stupid 'cause you're looking great

And I call her String Bean Jean because the label on her jeans says

Seven to eight years old - well that's pretty small

Seven to eight years old - that's pretty small

Seven to eight years old - that's pretty small

Seven to eight years old

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