Girl from Mars

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About Girl from Mars

"Girl from Mars" is a single by Northern Irish band Ash, the second to be released from the album 1977. The song was written by Tim Wheeler when he was sixteen and was played by the band on their first Top of the Pops appearance two weeks after their A-level exams. It was released on 31 July 1995 on CD, 7" vinyl, and cassette formats. "Girl from Mars" was Ash's first top-forty single, reaching number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, number five on the Icelandic Singles Chart and number 16 on the Irish Singles Chart. It also peaked at number 86 in Australia in March 1997. The song is featured on the greatest hits collection "Intergalactic Sonic 7″s", the soundtrack to the television program Gilmore Girls "Our Little Corner of the World", and live versions can be found on their Live at the Wireless album, the Tokyo Blitz DVD and the Numbskull EP. The track has also been used by NASA as the hold music on their telephone lines. 


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1997
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Do you remember the time 
I knew a Girl From Mars? 
I don't know if you knew that 
Oh we'd stay up late playing cards 

Henri Winterman Cigars 
Though she never told me her name 
I still love you Girl From Mars 
Sitting in a dreamy daze by the water's edge 

On a cool summer's night 
Fireflies and stars in the sky 
Gentle glowing light 
From your cigarette 

The Breeze blowing softly on my face 
Reminds me of something else 
Something that in my memory has been replaced 
Suddenly all comes back 

And as I look to the stars
I remember the time 
I knew a Girl From Mars 
I don't know if you knew that 

Oh we'd stay up late playing cards 
Henri Winterman Cigars 
Though she never told me her name 
I still love you Girl From Mars 

Searching through the darkness 
And over the moonlit stand 
Electricity in the air 
Twisting all through the night on the terrace 

Now that the summer is here 
I know that you are almost in love with me 
I can see it in your eyes 
Strange lights shimmering 

Over the sea tonight 
And it almost blows my mind 
And as I look to the stars
I remember the time 

I knew a Girl From Mars 
I don't know if you knew that 
Oh we'd stay up late playing cards 
Henri Winterman Cigars 

Though she never told me her name 
I still love you Girl From Mars 
Today asleep in the chair by the window 
It felt as if you'd returned 

I thought that you were standing over me 
When I woke there was no-one there 
I still love you the Girl From Mars 
Do you remember the time 

I knew a Girl From Mars? 
I don't know if you knew that 
Oh we'd stay up late playing cards 
Henri Winterman Cigars 

Though she never told me her name 
Do you remember the time 
I knew a Girl From Mars? 
I don't know if you knew that 

Oh we'd stay up late playing cards 
Henri Winterman Cigars 
And I still dream of you 
I still love you Girl From Mars

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Ash

Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The band has sold 8 million albums worldwide.[citation needed] more »

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Written by: Tim Wheeler

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10 facts about this song

Release and Performance
"Girl from Mars" was released by Ash in July 1995 as the second single from their debut album "1977". The song charted at number 11 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming their first top-20 hit and significantly boosting their popularity.
Inspiration and Songwriting
Ash's frontman, Tim Wheeler, wrote "Girl from Mars" at just 15 years old. The song is renowned for its melancholic lyrics, which were inspired by his nostalgia for childhood summers and teenage romance.
Music Video
The music video for "Girl from Mars" features the band members performing amid a meteor shower and was largely shot in black and white. The innovative video style was unconventional in 1995 and added to the song's sense of mystique.
Awards and Accolades
The song was nominated for the Best Single award at the 1996 NME Awards. It is considered as one of the band's most successful and iconic songs, and it remains a mainstay on 90s alternative rock compilations.
Live Performances
"Girl from Mars" quickly became a fan favorite during live performances and is still regularly played by the band more than 25 years after its original release.
Impact
With its mixture of punk, pop, and grunge, "Girl from Mars" helped Ash establish their unique sound and played a significant role in the mid-90s Britpop scene. It also helped pave the way for other alternative rock bands from Northern Ireland.
Reinterpretation
"Girl from Mars" was re-recorded as an orchestral version for the Ash album "BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge", showcasing the band's versatility and the song's enduring appeal.
Coverage in Popular Culture
The song has appeared on numerous film and television soundtracks, including the movie "A Life Less Ordinary" and the TV series "Cold Case". It's popular in the cultural zeitgeist, contributing to the song's lasting legacy.
Band's Reaction
According to the band, "Girl from Mars" is one of their favorite songs to play live. During an interview, bass player Mark Hamilton stated that even after all these years, they still get a kick from the crowd's reaction when they play it.
Song As Band's Signature
Even though Ash had numerous hits throughout their career, the early success and timeless quality of "Girl from Mars" have made it synonymous with the band. For many, it's the song that defines Ash.

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