Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
The Cheeky Girls
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Cheeky girls Oh boys cheeky girls Oh girls cheeky boys Oh boys cheeky girls Oh girls cheeky boys Oh boys cheeky girls Oh girls cheeky boys Oh boys cheeky girls Oh girls cheeky boys Never ever ask what do you do I never ever ask what do you do I never ever ask what's in your mind I never ever ask if you'll be mine Come and smile Don't be shy Touch my bum - this is life We are the cheeky girls, we are the cheeky girls You are the cheeky boys, you are the cheeky boys We are the cheeky girls, we are the cheeky girls You are the cheeky boys, you are the cheeky boys Hmmmmmm cheeky cheeky Oh boys cheeky girls Oh girls cheeky boys Oh boys cheeky girls Oh girls cheeky boys Oh boys cheeky girls Oh girls cheeky boys Oh boys cheeky girls Oh girls cheeky boys Never ever ask what do you do I never ever ask what do you do I never ever ask what's in your mind I never ever ask if you'll be mine Come and smile Don't be shy Touch my bum - this is life We are the cheeky girls, we are the cheeky girls You are the cheeky boys, you are the cheeky boys We are the cheeky girls, we are the cheeky girls You are the cheeky boys, you are the cheeky boys Come and join the the cheeky club (This is what you want) Come and sing the cheeky son (Our cheeky song) Come and join the the cheeky club (This is what you want) Come and sing the cheeky son (Our cheeky song) Come and smile Don't be shy Touch my bum - this is life We are the cheeky girls, we are the cheeky girls You are the cheeky boys, you are the cheeky boys We are the cheeky girls, we are the cheeky girls You are the cheeky boys, you are the cheeky boys We are the cheeky girls, we are the cheeky girls You are the cheeky boys, you are the cheeky boys We are the cheeky girls, we are the cheky girls You are the cheeky boys, you are the cheeky boys Cheeky Cheeky!
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Written by: MARGIT SEMAL, TIMOTHY HAWES, PETE KIRTLEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Background"Cheeky Song (Touch My Bbum)" is a pop song by Romanian-born British duo, The Cheeky Girls. It was released as their debut single on 25th November 2002.
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OriginIt was first performed on "Popstars: The Rivals", a reality TV show by the two identical twin sisters Gabriela and Monica Irimia.
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Successful Charts PositionUpon release, the song reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the top five positions for five consecutive weeks.
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Trending PhenomenonThe song became a cultural phenomenon and was performed by the group on various television programs throughout the UK and Europe.
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Controversy"Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)" was voted the worst pop record in a Channel 4 poll, receiving 8.66% of the votes in a 2004 poll.
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International Market ImpactAside from success in UK, the song also charted in the top 10 in several other nations, such as Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia, further cementing its popularity.
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Lyrics CriticsDespite its upbeat dance-pop tune, the song was slammed by critics for its shallow, suggestive lyrics.
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Song CompositionThe song's fun and catchy tune was written by The Cheeky Girls' mother, Margit Irimia.
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Cultural ReferenceThe track quickly became a novelty party anthem in the UK and was often played at parties and clubs, despite or perhaps because of its simple, cheeky lyrics.
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High Sales Record"Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)" eventually sold over 1.2 million copies worldwide, cementing the Cheeky Girls' place in pop culture history.
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Parody and CoversGiven the public attention it received, the song was also parodied and covered by other performers.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the independent record label, Multiply Records.
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Pop Culture StatusEven years after its release, the song continues to hold a spot in popular British culture. It is often included in compilations of 2000s pop music.
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Career LaunchThe success of "Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)" established The Cheeky Girls' music career and led to the release of their subsequent singles and their debut album.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song, featuring the duo in skimpy schoolgirl outfits, also garnered considerable attention both for its provocative nature and for its humorous undertones.
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