Rip It Up
Razorlight
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Hey girl, get on the dancefloor And rip it up, yeah That's what it's there for That's what it's there for So rip it up, yeah Ah rip it up and tear it up Until you really don't know why Until you don't know why I seen a man there Down at the station He's got a head of ideas Has just too many reservations It turns me round, yeah It breaks my heart, yeah It rips me up and tears me up You know I really don't know why You know I don't know why She says love is the law Why don't you come round no more? She says I loved you so much more When you were down on the floor I said well well That ain't nothing You got to rip it up You got to pick a stitch And turn me round, yeah And break my heart, yeah And rip me up and tear me up You know I really don't know why I really don't know why Hey girl, get on the dance floor Just like I told you That's what it's there for That's what it's there for So rip it up, yeah Ah rip it up and tear it up Until you really don't know why Until you don't know why So rip it up, yeah And tear it up. yeah And just please don't stop And rip it up
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Written by: JOHNNY BORRELL
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11 facts about this song
Band Formation"Razorlight" was formed in London in 2002. The band members at the time of "Rip It Up" were Johnny Borrell, Björn Ågren, Carl Dalemo, and Christian Smith-Pancorvo.
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Release Details"Rip It Up" is the second single from their debut album "Up All Night." The song was released on 17th November 2003.
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Chart Performance"Rip It Up" made it to the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 20.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genre of indie rock and post-punk revival.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song shows the band members performing in a studio.
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Live Performances"Rip It Up" has been frequently performed in Razorlight's live sets.
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Critical ReceptionDespite not being one of their most commercially successful singles, "Rip It Up" was generally well-received by critics for its high-energy rock sound.
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Song ThemeThe song reflects on themes of youth, energy and rebellion.
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Album Success"Rip It Up" contributed to the overall success of "Up All Night," which became a platinum-selling album in the UK.
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Cover VersionsWhile not widely covered, "Rip It Up" has been performed by several artists in live sets, reflecting its status as a fan favourite.
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InfluenceThe song and its album had an influence on the UK indie rock scene in the mid-2000s.
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