What I Go to School For
Busted
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Her voice is echoed in my mind I count the days til she is mine Can't tell my friends 'cause they will laugh I love a member of the staff I fight my way to the front of class To get the best view of her ass I drop a pencil on the floor She bends down and shows me more [Chorus] That's what I go to school for Even though it is a real bore You can call me crazy I know that she craves me That's what I go to school for Even though it is a real bore Girlfriends iv had plenty None like Miss Mackenzie That's what I go to school for That's what I go to school for So she may be thirty three But that doesn't bother me Her boyfriends working out of town I find a reason to go round I climb a tree outside her home To make sure she is all alone I see her in her underwear I can't help but stop and stare Everyone that you teach all day knows you're lookin' at me in a different way, I guess that's why my marks are gettin' so high I can see those telltale signs tellin' me that I was on you're mind I could see that you want it more when you told me that I'm what you go to school for, I'm what you go to school for She's packed her bags its in the trunk Looks like she's picked herself a hunk We drive past school to say goodbye My friends they can't believe their eyes
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Written by: CHARLIE SIMPSON, JAMES BOURNE, JOHN IGNATIUS MCLAUGHLIN, MATTIE JAY, STEVE ROBSON
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"What I Go to School For" was released on September 16, 2002.
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Song PositionThis song was Busted's debut single from their self-titled debut album.
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Chart Performance"What I Go to School For" led to Busted's breakthrough, with the track reaching No. 3 on the UK Singles Charts.
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Band MembersBusted, the band who recorded the song, is made up of members Charlie Simpson, James Bourne, and Matt Willis.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by a real-life crush that band member Matt Willis had on a teacher at his school.
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Writing CreditsAll three members of Busted are credited for writing "What I Go To School For", along with Steve Robson and John McLaughlin.
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Cover VersionsPopular boy band Jonas Brothers covered the song in 2006 and released it in their debut album, "It's About Time."
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Music VideoIn the video, the band members can be seen fantasizing about their female teacher while at school.
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RecognitionThe song was nominated for Best Single at the 2003 BRIT Awards.
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True StoryThe teacher who the song is about later found out and responded positively, appearing with the band on an episode of the Top of the Pops TV show.
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Multiple VersionsAn American version of the song was also recorded, with revised lyrics suitable for the US market.
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Musical StyleThe song fits into the genre of pop-punk and is classic of Busted's early sound.
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Pop CultureThis song led to Busted's angsty, rebellious image, making them popular among teenagers in the early 2000s.
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Live PerformanceBusted included the song as part of their reunion tour in 2016, proving its enduring popularity.
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Album SuccessThe song "What I Go to School For" helped Busted's debut album to reach No. 2 in the UK Album Charts and become triple Platinum.
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