Swinging London Town
Girls Aloud
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Do you know the need to wakes, he see's the love wear in her eyes The it girl or the twist girl, and no-one realizes that I'm living on a tightrope I can't, won't look down, I pussyfoot from tree to tree in swinging London town Do you know the be to way to places, faces I've never seen The mother of all hangovers, to remind me where I've been And if I stop, I'm sickened, it really gets me down So I step back into the city lights, the Queen of London town It's the Queen of London town, it's the Queen of London town If you're playing the flying cards of Paris and Milan Hold up, I'm a rich girl, destiny of big chien I'm still big time rich girl, at first I was big time all the weed Now going down the slide to rehab, and all the beer for free And if we choke, then they will eat us, Martini swinging job Chicken lovers, soothing all us, hanging out their arms And now I'm neck deep in it, I'm starting to drown Along with all the wannabes in swinging London town Do you know me? Do you know me? Do you know me? Really, really know me? Do you know me? Do you know me? Do you know me? Really, really know me Do you know me? Really, really know me? So so, drink, can't party, free flowing bubbly, a drop of gin Cocktails with price tags make you choke on your sushi Dressed to impress these bright young things Chelsea chicks, drink white wine spritzers G and T's all roll over me, holy hankies cruising the kings role In Daddy's bed there's still full of gee Gee, gee, gee, gee Gee, gee, gee, gee You know you need to face the places, the pages overload Try hard to die hard, united on the goal And listen eligible bachelors, trust from Daddy's boys International playgirl's show off their top half Nicola All these price tags starlets, galaxy of stars Voicing round the next big thing, and jumping off their cars I guess I'm neck deep it, I'm starting to drown Along with all the wannabe's in swinging London town In swinging London town In swinging London town In swinging London town
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Written by: Matthew Del Gray, Timothy Martin Powell, Brian Thomas Higgins, Miranda Eleanor De Fonbrune Cooper
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Overview"Swinging London Town" is a track by the British girl band, Girls Aloud. It was included in their third studio album, "Chemistry," released in 2005.
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Song CompositionThe song is known for its unique blend of pop and electronica, with heavy synthesizer sounds and drum beats.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "Swinging London Town" narrate the darker side of London’s nightlife, a deviation from Girls Aloud's more traditionally upbeat pop anthems.
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Songwriting Credits"Swinging London Town" was written by Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, and his songwriting and production team Xenomania.
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Not a SingleDespite being a fan favorite, "Swinging London Town" was never released as a single.
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Album SuccessThe album "Chemistry" peaked at number 11 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Platinum for sales over 300,000 copies, aiding in the song's popularity.
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Unique Performance"Swinging London Town" was performed live during Girls Aloud's Chemistry Tour in 2006.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has received positive reviews from critics, often being highlighted for its mature lyrical themes and unique production styles.
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Social CommentaryThe song depicts scenes of a young, working-class woman navigating the less glamorous aspects of London’s nightlife, providing social commentary not commonly found in pop music.
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Complex ArrangementMusically, "Swinging London Town" is complex and experimental, with the narrative structure of the verses interspersed with fast-paced, energetic choruses.
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