That Girl
McFly
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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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Written by: James Bourne, Tom Fletcher
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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.
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Album InclusionThe 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.
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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.
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Recording SessionsThe song was recorded in less than 16 hours, showcasing the band's ability to work efficiently and effectively.
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Writing CreditsThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Musical StyleMusically, "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.
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InspirationsAccording 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.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was critically acclaimed, with music critics praising its catchy melodies, the band's raw energy, and its appealing mix of rock and pop.
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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.
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InfluenceThis song along with the band's success has influenced other British pop rock bands like One Direction and The Vamps.
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Vinyl ExclusiveA 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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