That Girl

McFly

About That Girl

"That Girl" is a song recorded by English pop rock band McFly. It was written by frontman Tom Fletcher and Busted's James Bourne. The song was released on 6 September 2004 as the lead single from the band's debut studio album Room on the 3rd Floor (2004). It was their first single not to reach the top spot in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number three. It reached number 14 in Ireland.


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2012
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One, two, three, four

Went out with the guys and before my eyes
There was this girl, she looked so fine
And she blew my mind and I wished that she was mine
And I said, "Hey wait up 'cause I'm off to speak to her"

And my friends said
(You'll never get her, you're never gonna get that girl)
But I didn't care
(You'll never get her, you're never gonna get that girl)

'Cause I loved her long blond hair
(You'll never get her, you're never gonna get that girl)
And love was in the air

And she looked at me
(You'll never get her, you're never gonna get that girl)
And the rest was history
(You'll never get her, you're never gonna get that girl)

Dude you're being silly 'cause you're never gonna get that girl
And you're never gonna get the girl

We spoke for hours
(She)
Took off my trousers
Spent the day laughing in the sun
We had fun and my friends they all looked stunned, yeah, yeah
Dude, she's amazing and I can't believe you've got that girl

And my friends said
(She's amazin', I can't believe you've got that girl)
She gave me more street cred
(She's amazin', I can't believe you've got that girl)

I dug the books she read
(She's amazin', I can't believe you've got that girl)
And how could I forget

She rocks my world
(She's amazin', I can't believe you've got that girl)
More than any other girl, yeah yeah
(She's amazin', I can't believe you've got that girl)

Dude, she's amazing and I can't believe you've got that girl
And I can't believe you got the girl

She looked incredible just at seventeen
I guess my friends were right, she's out of my league
So what am I to do? She's too good to be true
(One, two, three, four)

But three days later went 'round to see her
But she was with another guy and I said, "Fine"
But I never asked her why
But since then loneliness has been a friend of mine

And my friend's said
(Such a pity, I'm sorry that you lost that girl)
I let her slip away
(Such a pity, I'm sorry that you lost that girl)

They tell me everyday
(Such a pity, I'm sorry that you lost that girl)
That it will be okay

Yeah, she rocks my world
(Such a pity, I'm sorry that you lost that girl)
More than any other girl, yeah
(Such a pity, I'm sorry that you lost that girl)

Dude, it's such a pity
And I'm sorry that you lost that girl
And I'm sorry that you lost that girl

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McFly

McFly are an English pop-rock band who first found fame in 2004. The band consists of Tom Fletcher (lead vocals, guitar and piano), Danny Jones (lead vocals and guitar), Dougie Poynter (backing vocals and bass guitar) and Harry Judd (drums). They were signed to the Island Records label from their 2004 launch until December 2007, before creating their own label, Super Records. The band rose to fame after fellow band Busted helped launch them by inviting them to tour in March 2004. To date, McFly have sold over 10 million records worldwide. In 2005 they won the Brit Award for Best British Pop Act. McFly's debut album Room on the 3rd Floor debuted at number 1 in the UK Album Chart and is certified as double platinum; this led to them becoming known as the younge… more »

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Written by: James Bourne, Tom Fletcher

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12 facts about this song

Release and Chart Performance
"That Girl" by McFly was released as a single in September 2004. It reached number three on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the song's widespread popularity.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in McFly's debut studio album, "Room on the 3rd Floor", which topped the UK Albums Chart and won the Brit Award for Best British Album.
Commercial Success
"That Girl" sold 44,000 copies in its first week in the UK. It has since become one of McFly's most famous and commercially successful songs.
Recording Sessions
The song was recorded in less than 16 hours, showcasing the band's ability to work efficiently and effectively.
Writing Credits
The song was co-written by all four members of McFly – Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter, and Harry Judd. This highlights the band's collaborative approach to songwriting.
Music Video
The music video for "That Girl" features the band members working on a car in a garage, vying for the attention of a girl. It has accumulated millions of views on YouTube.
Musical Style
Musically, "That Girl" is characterized by its catchy, upbeat rock and pop melodies. This allowed the song to appeal to a wide audience and helped cement its popularity.
Inspirations
According to band member Tom Fletcher, the song was inspired by their love of 1960s and 1970s rock and pop, including bands like The Beatles and The Beach Boys.
Critical Acclaim
The song was critically acclaimed, with music critics praising its catchy melodies, the band's raw energy, and its appealing mix of rock and pop.
Live Performances
"That Girl" was often performed live during the band's concerts and tours. These energetic performances added to the song's rising popularity.
Influence
This song along with the band's success has influenced other British pop rock bands like One Direction and The Vamps.
Vinyl Exclusive
A special vinyl edition of "That Girl" was released exclusively as a double A-side with "Obviously" for Record Store Day in April 2016. The version included the radio edit and live versions of the two songs.

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