This Is the Girl
Craig David
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[Intro:] Oh, ohh Oh, ohh Oh, ohh Ohhhh oh Oh, ohh Oh, ohh Oh, ohh This is the girl that I want Uncomfortable, it's been way more than a month or two It's deeper than that I roll with you So no other chick can't come close to you And deep down I know the truth Notice you don't like if I come with you And chicks wanna hug me in front of you But I don't mean to be rude I won't find me another one quite like you I know that we become so close And I know I'm mostly on tour with girls backstage after the encore But I'm down for you, look out for you (down for you, look out for you) Try my best to be around for you (try my best to be around for you, ohh) And if you still down then I want you to know You're the one I want when I'm gone [Chorus] This is the girl that I want This is the girl that's gon make me fall in love (and I ain't even wanna fall in love) Girl I will ride with you Give up my life for you Baby 'cause girl I've changed (baby I've changed) And this is the girl that I want Oh, ohh (you know how it goes) Oh, ohh (you know what they say) Oh, ohh (old dogs) Ohhhh oh (new tricks) Oh, ohh (different toilet) Oh, ohh (same [censored]) Oh, ohh (well let me tell you somethin') Ohhhh oh Look I've been in a club many a times Been a player two girls at a time Been a very bad boy like Shyne (too blind to see what you were doing) I was involved in close, hiding with a silent ring tone Like Jude Law in Closer Relationship rollercoaster (ohhh) My life, my real life co-star (ohhh) With no dialouge we couldn't go far (ohhh) But I'll try and stop 'Cause so far well that won't last (too blind to see what you were doing) I move so fast spin round the track like go-karts Over and over and over To a slow stop, I'm so lost 'Cause what I couldn't be you wanted me to be (ohhh) When I could'ntbreathe I wanted you to leave (ohhh) What you couldn't see (ohhh) Was me in the club with she Looking like my wife to be But finally, I've grown up since then And your eyes opened up since then And I've changed so let's keep it movin' (too blind to see what you were doing) [Chorus] This is the girl that I want (and I really wanna let you know) This is the girl that's gon make me fall in love ('cause I really wanna fall in love) Girl I will ride with you Give up my life for you Baby 'cause girl I've changed And this is the girl that I want This is the girl that I want (and I really wanna let you know) Forget 'bout all them other girls before (forget 'bout all them other girls before) Wanna get involved with you All them other girls ain't the same With them played the game And this is the girl that I want Oh, ohh (ohh) Oh, ohh (ohh) Oh, ohh (ohh) (too blind to see what I was doing) Ohhhh oh Oh, ohh (ohh) Oh, ohh (ohh) Oh, ohh (uh uh) Ohhhh oh Check On the canopy My stamina be enough for Angelina Jolie Actually I had to be-come a man to be the man you see And I know your fantasy A baby and a family with me I know how it sounds but believe me That if I don't know how to be teach me [Chorus: Craig David] This is the girl that I want (and I really wanna let you know) This is the girl that's gon make me fall in love ('cause I really wanna fall in love) Girl I will ride with you Give up my life for you Baby 'cause girl I've changed And this is the girl that I want This is the girl that I want (and I really wanna let you know) Forget 'bout all them other girls before (forget 'bout all them other girls before) Wanna get involved with you All them other girls ain't the same With them played the game And this is the girl that I want Oh, ohh Oh, ohh Oh, ohh (too blind to see what I was doing) Ohhhh oh Oh, ohh Oh, ohh Oh, ohh (we're meant to be let's keep it movin') Ohhhh oh Oh, ohh Oh, ohh Oh, ohh (too blind to see what I was doing) Ohhhh oh Oh, ohh Oh, ohh Oh, ohh (we're meant to be let's keep it movin') Ohhhh oh
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Written by: KANE BRETT ROBINSON, CRAIG ASHLEY DAVID, FRASER LANCE THORNEYCROFT SMITH, STEVE HURLEY
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15 facts about this song
Release date"This Is the Girl" was officially released on August 27, 2007.
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CollaborationThis song is a combined work of British singers, Craig David and Kano, thus marking it as a significant collaboration.
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Single Success"This Is the Girl" debuted at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing its popularity with listeners.
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Album FeatureThe song is featured in Craig David's fourth studio album, "Trust Me," and also in Kano's second studio album, "London Town."
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Hit with Critics"This Is the Girl" was highly appreciated by music critics who praised the mixture of both artist's styles.
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Song GenreThe song belongs to the R&B and grime genre, making it a fusion of contemporary soul music with a touch of British hip hop.
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Music VideoThe music video for "This Is the Girl" was first premiered on the UK music channel, The Box, in July 2007.
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Chart PerformanceApart from charting well in the UK, the song also reached number 47 on the Eurochart Hot 100 Singles ranking.
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Collaboration HistoryThis song marked the first collaboration between David and Kano. It brought together David's R&B style with Kano's grime influence.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "This Is the Girl" talk about a relationship and feelings for a particular girl.
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Unique SoundsThe song is unique as it brought together two very distinct British urban genres at the time – R&B and grime – and was one of the first of its kind.
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Live Performances"This Is the Girl" is one of the songs frequently performed by Craig David in his live performances.
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DurationThe duration of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 4 seconds. It usually is enjoyed for its catchy and upbeat tempo.
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Noted Producers"This Is The Girl" was produced by Fraser T. Smith and Tom Fuller, both of whom are noted producers in the music industry.
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Positive ReceptionDespite not reaching the top of the charts, "This Is the Girl" received a generally positive response from fans and critics alike.
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