Girl U Want
Devo
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She sings from somewhere you can't see She sits in the top of the greenest tree She sends out an aroma of undefined love It drips on down in a mist from above She's just the girl, she's just the girl The girl you want She's just the girl, she's just the girl The girl you want You hear her calling everywhere you turn You know you're headed for the pleasure burn But the words get stuck on the tip of your tongue She's the real thing but you knew it all along She's just the girl, she's just the girl The girl you want She's just the girl, she's just the girl The girl you want Look at you with your mouth watering Look at you with your mind spinnin' Why don't we just admit it's all over She's just the girl you want She's just the girl, she's just the girl The girl you want She's just the girl, she's just the girl The girl you want She sings from somewhere you can't see She sits in the top of the greenest tree She sends out an aroma of undefined love It drips on down in a mist from above She's just the girl, she's just the girl The girl you want She's just the girl, she's just the girl The girl you want Look at you with your mouth watering Look at you with your mind spinnin' Why don't we just admit it's all over She's just the girl you want She's just the girl, she's just the girl The girl you want She's just the girl, she's just the girl The girl you want She's just the girl, she's just the girl The girl you want She's just the girl, she's just the girl
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Written by: GERALD CASALE, MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH
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11 facts about this song
Music Genre"Girl U Want" is a song by American new wave band Devo from their third album, Freedom of Choice (1980).
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Directional ShiftThe song signifies a musical shift toward a more electronic and catchy pop sound. It's one of Devo's more well-known songs.
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Live PerformancesThis song is often performed live by Devo and is always met with great excitement from the audience.
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Unique Recording ProcessIt's noted that during the recording of the song, band member Mark Mothersbaugh reportedly sang in a very high falsetto to sound like a female.
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Commercial Use"Girl U Want" was used in commercials for the Swiffer Duster in the United States.
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Cover VersionThe song has been covered by other artists, including Soundgarden, Robert Palmer, and Superchunk.
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Music Video ThemeThe music video of "Girl U Want" has a green-hued, dreamlike setting with the band members and others participating in a performance on a soundstage resembling a ‘50s TV dance show.
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ImpactIts futuristic electronic beats and unique video style made a significant impact on the music industry and indeed shaped the future wave/rock genre.
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ReceptionDespite not being a commercial hit, the song received strong critical acclaim and retains a significant cult following, especially among alternative rock and new wave fans.
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Alternative VersionsAn alternate demo version of "Girl U Want," featuring a pulsating synthesizer breakdown section, was released on the Rykodisc reissue of Freedom of Choice.
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Song AccoladesThe song was ranked at number 7 among the top "Tracks of the Year" for 1980 by NME.
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