I Never Liked You

Rogue Traders

About I Never Liked You

"I Never Liked You" is a dance-pop song performed by Australian band Rogue Traders. The song was written by James Ash, Melinda Appleby, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Timothy Henwood, and produced by Ash for the band's third studio album Better in the Dark (2007). The song's lyrics were written as a reaction "to endless love songs on [the] radio". The song was released as the album's second single in Australia on 14 January 2008. It has reached number nine on the Australian singles chart, and has become the band's sixth top ten single.  


Year:
2007
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I'm sick of this dirty dress
I'm thinking I might do less, now
There's something I must confess, to you
You know how everydays
The same old everyways, well
I've got a secret to tell
I can't contain it anymore
Who's knocking at your door?

Hey! Surprise!
I never liked you, even when I tried to
Don't speak now it's my turn baby uh uh
I never liked you, and I won't pretend to

Hey! Look twice!
I never liked you even when I tried to
Can't you see the curtain's falling uh uh
Is there a reason you're still hangin' around?

That's right I'm waving goodbye
You always thought I'd play nice, well
You never thought at all
You look a little distressed
Am I looking my best, now
Here's something you can't possess

I can't contain it anymore
Who's knocking at your door?

Hey! Surprise!
I never liked you, even when I tried to
Don't speak now it's my turn baby uh uh
I never liked you, and I won't pretend to

Hey! Look twice!
I never liked you even when I tried to
Can't you see the curtain's falling uh uh
Is there a reason you're still hangin' around?

How could it suddenly be that we've come to this?
I'll drag you down to me, and then I'll switch your place
So you're the one that's stuck here with a picture of my face

Hey! Surprise!
I never liked you, even when I tried to
Don't speak now it's my turn baby uh uh
I never liked you, and I won't pretend to

Hey! Look twice!
I never liked you even when I tried to
Can't you see the curtain's falling uh uh

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Rogue Traders

Rogue Traders are an Australian electronic, pop rock band formed in 2002 by mainstay James Ash on keyboards. In 1989, Ash met fellow original member Steve Davis, in London while both were working as DJs. Before forming Rogue Traders, the pair had worked together on many projects, including the dance music act, Union State which relocated to Melbourne in 1992. The group's name comes from the 1999 drama film, Rogue Trader. They were joined in 2004 by soap opera actress, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, on lead vocals and Cameron McGlinchey on drums. more »

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Written by: JAMIE GRAHAM APPLEBY, TIMOTHY JAMES HENWOOD, MELINDA JEAN APPLEBY, NATALIE BASSINGTHWAIGHTE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Genre
"I Never Liked You" is a song by the Australian electronic rock band, Rogue Traders, and is classified under the genres of Electronic Rock and Dance-Pop.
Chart Performance
Upon its release in 2007, the song peaked at number 9 on the Australian Singles Chart, this was the band's fifth top ten single in Australia.
Album Information
It is the third single from the band's third studio album, "Better in the Dark".
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Anthony Rose and depicts scenes of the band performing at a chaotic house party.
Song Duration
The original song duration, as included in the album, is three minutes and twenty-five seconds.
Record Label
The song was released under the music label Sony BMG Music Entertainment.
Songwriters
The song was written by members of the Rogue Traders, James Ash and Natalie Bassingthwaighte, with Steve Davis.
Lyrics
The song is about a relationship gone sour where the singer expresses that they never liked the person they were involved with and the pretense they were under.
J Award Nomination
The song was nominated in the category of “Best Video” for the J Award in 2007 given by Triple J, an Australian radio station.
Live Performances
The band included "I Never liked You" in their set lists for live performances during the Better in the Dark tour, showing its popularity among fans.
International Release
In addition to Australia, the single has also been released in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Reissue
The song was reissued as a double A-Side single along with “Don't You Wanna Feel” for the UK release.
Variations
There are multiple remix versions of the song available, showcasing the track's versatility. It has remixes by Max Graham and Wichita.
Certified Gold
"I Never Liked You" was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association indicating that it sold over 35,000 copies.
Legacy
This song further solidified Rogue Traders' presence in the Australian music scene, and its catchy hooks and danceable beat distinguishes it as a memorable track in their discography.

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