5 Colours in Her Hair

McFly

About 5 Colours in Her Hair

"5 Colours in Her Hair" is the debut single by English pop rock band McFly. It was also the band's first UK number one. It stayed at the top for two weeks. The song was written by Tom Fletcher. The track is especially well known for its "Doo, Doo, Doo, Doo, Doo, Doo!" lyrics, played at the beginning and at the ending of the song. The CD also features a duet with Busted singing a cover of The Kinks song "Lola". Overall, it spent twelve weeks in the UK Singles Chart. It also reached number seven in Ireland. The song was inspired by Susan Lee, a character played by actress Emily Corrie in the TV series As If, who wore coloured dreadlocks. The music itself is indebted to 1960s surf and beat music. The song was also nominated for The Record of the Year in 2004, but finished in second place just one point behind the winner, "Thunderbirds / 3AM" by Busted. 


Year:
2004
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Do do do do do doo [x3]

She's got a lip ring and 5 colours in her hair,
Not into fashion but I love the clothes she wears,
Her tattoo's always hidden by her underwear.
She don't care.

Everybody wants to know her name,
I threw a house party and she came
Everyone asked me
Who the hell is she?
That weirdo with 5 colours in her hair.

She's just a loner with a sexy attitude,
I'd like to phone her cos she puts me in the mood.
The rumours spreading now that she cooks in the nude.
But she don't care, she don't care.

Everybody wants to know her name,
How does she cope with her new found fame?
Everyone asks me,
Who the hell is she?
That weirdo with 5 colours in her hair.

She was all I thought about,
The girl I couldn't live without.
But then she went insane,
She couldn't take the fame
She said I was to blame
She'd had enough
And shaved five colours off
And now she's just a weirdo with no name.

Everybody wants to know her name.
How does she cope with her new found fame?
Everyone asks me,
Who the hell is she,
That weirdo with 5 colours in her hair.

Do do do do do doo [x3]
This stinks

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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 Elliot Bourne, Thomas Michael Fletcher, Danny Jones, Ben Sargeant

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Origins and Inspiration
"5 Colours in Her Hair" is McFly's debut single from their first album "Room on the 3rd Floor." The song was reportedly inspired by Susan Lee, a character from the comic book "Gen 13."
Chart Performance
Upon its release in March 2004, the song quickly became a hit and went straight to No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, making McFly the youngest band to have a debut album reach No. 1 in the UK, overtaking a record previously held by The Beatles.
Songwriters and Producers
The song was penned by all four members of McFly - Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter, and Harry Judd, along with two additional songwriters, Julian Emery and James Bourne. Fletcher and Jones were just 18 when they wrote the song.
Famous Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several famous artists, including the Vamps, and it's a popular choice among contestants on talent shows such as The X Factor and The Voice.
Music Video
The colorful and whimsical music video for "5 Colours in Her Hair" was directed by Harvey B. Brown and pays homage to the 1960s, featuring McFly in a 60s-style TV show.
Live Performances
“5 Colours in Her Hair” is often played by McFly in their live shows, and is a fan favorite. The catchy tune always elicits a strong reaction from the crowd.
Re-release Version
An American version of the song was re-recorded for the film "Just My Luck," in which the band McFly has a starring role, but it was not as very successful as the original in the UK.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label, Island Records, which is known for its roster of talented musicians, including U2, Queen, Amy Winehouse, and others.
Genre
The song is considered a mix of pop rock and pop punk. Its upbeat and bubbly nature typified much of McFly's early work.
Awards and Recognitions
Although it didn't win any major music awards, "5 Colours in Her Hair" has been recognized as a defining song of the early 2000s in the UK and holds a special place in pop culture.

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