Shy Boy

Katie Melua

About Shy Boy

"Shy Boy" is the eighth single by Georgian-born singer Katie Melua and the fifth from her second album, Piece by Piece (2005). In the UK the single was released as download-only single, whereas in some European countries there was a physical CD release. The song is also to be released in Poland, where Melua's preceding singles "Spider's Web" and "It's Only Pain" reached the top five on the airplay chart, and Piece by Piece lead single "Nine Million Bicycles" topped the chart. After 3 weeks on charting below the Top 20, the single finally peaked at #1 in Polish National Top 50, making "Shy Boy" her second number one single in Poland.  


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2005
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I'm sittin' in the window of a street cafe
Watchin' you walking by each day,
It seems that you always wanna look my way
Hey, you can't deny, boy,
You're such a shy boy.

So good looking you seem to be
But you're too tongue-tied to say hi to me,
You could make it happen so easily
Woah, I'll tell you why boy,
'Cause I'm looking for a shy boy

Most guys advertise
By making eyes and telling lies
If you only knew,
You could make your dreams come true
All you gotta do is ask me to

If this was a quiz on a TV show
And the prize was a guy who would love me so
Whatever they ask, the answer I know
Hey, my reply boy
Is gimme a shy boy.

Most guys advertise
By making eyes and telling lies
If you only knew
You could make your dreams come true
All you gotta do is ask me to

Some guys act a bit too sure
And maybe you're thinkin' that less is more
But Honey, you still gotta knock on my door
Hey, just try boy,
And you could be my boy

I'll tell you why boy
I'm looking for a shy boy,
Just try boy, you're such a shy boy

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Katie Melua

Ketevan "Katie" Melua (Georgian: ქეთევან "ქეთი" მელუა; born 16 September 1984) is a Georgian-born British singer, songwriter and musician. She moved to Northern Ireland at the age of eight and then to England at fourteen. Melua is signed to the small Dramatico record label, under the management of composer Mike Batt, and made her musical debut in 2003. In 2006, she was the United Kingdom's best-selling female artist and Europe's highest selling European female artist. more »

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Written by: Mike Batt

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Shy Boy" was released as the second single from Katie Melua's third studio album, "Pictures," in 2007.
Album's Success
The album "Pictures," which contains "Shy Boy," was a commercial success, reaching #1 in the UK Albums Chart and selling over 600,000 copies globally.
Song Composition
The lyrics of "Shy Boy" portray a shy man who is afraid to express his feelings but eventually finds the courage to reveal his love.
Genre
The song is usually classified under the genre of acoustic blues, characterized by Melua's soothing voice and the stripped-back, acoustic arrangement.
Katie Melua's Career
This song, like many others by Melua, became popular in many European countries, helping to consolidate her position as one of the best-selling British female artists in Europe in the 2000s.
Record Label
"Shy Boy" is produced under the record label Dramatico, a British independent record label.
Songwriters
The song was written by Katie Melua and Mike Batt, who also served as the producer for the track.
Live Performances
Katie Melua performed "Shy Boy" during her concert tour in 2008.
Song Length
"Shy Boy" has a runtime of 3:26.
Music Video
The music video for "Shy Boy" features Katie in various 1940s inspired aesthetic settings adorned with a blend of woodland and fairytale elements.
Inspiration
Melua has mentioned in interviews that "Shy Boy" and other songs from the album were inspired by her remarkable journey, personal experiences, her home country of Georgia, and her life in Britain.
Philanthropy
Katie Melua has used her music, including "Shy Boy," to raise funds and awareness for several charitable causes, including the British Red Cross.
Other Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, displaying its influence and popularity.

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