Girls Chase Boys
Ingrid Michaelson
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All the broken hearts in the world still beat Lets not make it harder than it has to be Ooooooh it's all the same thing Girls chase boys chase girls All the broken hearts in the world still beat Lets not make it harder than it has to be Ooooooh it's all the same thing Girls chase boys chase girls I'm a little let down, but I'm not dead There's a little bit more that has to be said (Oh oooh) You play me, now I play you too Lets just call it over All the broken hearts in the world still beat Lets not make it harder than it has to be Oooooh its all the same thing Girls chase boys chase girls All the broken hearts in the world still beat Lets not make it harder than it has to be Oooooh its all the same thing Girls chase boys chase girls Chase girls chase boys chase boys chase girls Im a little bit home, but I'm not there yet Its one to forgive but its hard to forget Don't call me, I won't call you, too Lets just call it over All the broken hearts in the world still beat Lets not make it harder than it has to be Oooooh it's all the same thing Girls chase boys chase girls All the broken hearts in the world still beat Lets not make it harder than it has to be Oooooh it's all the same thing Girls chase boys chase girls Chase girls chase boys chase boys chase girls I got two hands, one beating heart And I'll be alright, I'm gonna be alright Yeah I got two hands, one beating heart And I'll be alright, Gonna be alright All the broken hearts in the world still beat Lets not make it harder than it has to be Oooooh it's all the same thing Girls chase boys chase girls All the broken hearts in the world still beat Lets not make it harder than it has to be Oooooh it's all the same thing Girls chase boys chase girls All the broken hearts in the world still beat Lets not make it harder than it has to be Oooooh it's all the same thing Girls chase boys chase girls All the broken hearts in the world still beat Lets not make it harder than it has to be Oooooh it's all the same thing Girls chase boys chase girls Oooooh it's all the same thing Girls chase boys chase girls
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Written by: TRENT DABBS, BARRY GEORGE DEAN, INGRID ELLEN MICHAELSON
Lyrics © SECRET ROAD MUSIC PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Girls Chase Boys" was released on February 4, 2014, as the lead single from Ingrid Michaelson's sixth studio album, "Lights Out".
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart which became her highest-charting song.
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InspirationMichaelson claimed that Bella Shepard, her then-six-year-old niece, gave her the inspiration for the song's title when she said, "Girls chase boys, boys chase girls."
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Music Video's ConceptThe music video for "Girls Chase Boys" was inspired by the Robert Palmer’s music video for "Simply Irresistible". The video deconstructs the sexism and homogenizing of the original video, by featuring both male and female backup dancers, all wearing the heavy makeup that only the female models wore in Palmer’s video.
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SongwritingEven though the song title may sound specific, Ingrid Michaelson described "Girls Chase Boys" as an all-encompassing love song. She said it's about the commonality of relationships breaking up.
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ReceptionThe song garnered positive reviews from most music critics when it was released. Many praised it for its fresh, catchy pop sound and it's unique mix of acoustic and electronic elements.
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Commercial Success"Girls Chase Boys" was a commercial success for Ingrid Michaelson. The song sold over one million copies and achieved platinum status from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Song's MeaningMichaelson stated that while the song at first sounds like it's about only girls chasing boys, upon listening to the entire song, one realizes that it's about how we should all love the best way we know how. It’s about not defining each other by genders.
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Live PerformancesIngrid Michaelson has performed "Girls Chase Boys" live on several popular TV shows and platforms including The Ellen DeGeneres Show and VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live.
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Filmmaking TechniqueThe music video made use of split-screen technique, where both halves of the screen mirror each other, giving a unique visual experience that reflects the song’s message of equality.
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