"That's Not My Name" rose to the top of the U.K. charts in May 2008, the same month that the duo's debut album, We Started Nothing, appeared. The Ting Tings spent the rest of 2008 and a large part of 2009 touring in support of the album, which eventually sold over two million copies worldwide, won the 2009 Ivor Novello Award for Best Album, and earned the group a Best New Artist Grammy nomination that December. Early in 2010, De Martino and White moved to Berlin to work on songs for their second album. Inspired by the city's atmosphere and the cold weather, they went in a darker, more electronic direction with their new songs. In August 2010, the Ting Tings offered a taste of their new material, premiering the single "Hands" -- which was mixed by Calvin Harris -- on BBC Radio 1 and officially releasing it that October. After extensive touring and over eight months recording in Germany and Spain, in March 2012 the Ting Tings offered their sophomore album, Sounds from Nowheresville, a collection of songs inspired by the exuberant freedom of the Beastie Boys' classic Paul's Boutique. Two years later, third album Super Critical surfaced. Its October release date was preceded by the April release of first single "Wrong Club."
Super Critical
The Ting Tings Lyrics
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Taking over the world
Super critical world
Taking over the girl
Given now you're 44
Come on, then you can stay alive
Even that drum I'm beatin' on
Get it away, I wanted more
Given that we do what we do
Someone get up and pay the guy
Never can have this anymore
Think I might turn into
Super critical girl
Taking over the world
Super critical world
Taking over this girl
Cinema con it, do the one
If anyone's got a need, come alive
What if we all get off our face?
What if we all go all the way?
Being the one that's seeing the most
Look at you walking in the door
Look at you coming back for more
21 times a day
Super critical girl, oh
Taking over the world, oh-oh
Super critical world, oh
Taking over this girl, oh-oh
Super critical girl, oh
Taking over the world, oh-oh
Super critical world, oh
Taking over this girl, oh-oh
The lyrics to The Ting Tings's song "Super Critical" convey a sense of empowerment and rebellion. The repeated lines "Super critical girl, taking over the world" and "Super critical world, taking over this girl" suggest that the singer is determined to assert her dominance and leave her mark on the world. The term "super critical" can be interpreted as an expression of intense scrutiny and evaluation, indicating a desire to break free from societal norms and expectations.
The lyrics also touch upon the passing of time and the fleeting nature of youth. The line "Given now you're 44, come on, then you can stay alive" hints at the idea that age should not define one's ability to thrive and defy limitations. The mention of drumming and wanting more suggests a craving for excitement and fulfillment, indicating a refusal to settle for mediocrity.
The song also explores the idea of breaking free from conformity. The line "What if we all get off our face? What if we all go all the way?" implies a rebellious spirit, advocating for taking risks and embracing a life of indulgence and uninhibited freedom. The repetition of the phrase "Super critical girl, taking over the world" serves as an anthem for those who dare to challenge the status quo and forge their own path.
Line by Line Meaning
Super critical girl
A girl who is extremely judgmental and critical of everything
Taking over the world
Exerting her influence and control on the world around her
Super critical world
A world that is filled with judgment and criticism
Taking over the girl
The negative thoughts and judgment consuming the girl
Given now you're 44
Considering your age has reached 44
Come on, then you can stay alive
Encouragement to keep living and thriving
Even that drum I'm beatin' on
Even the constant rhythm that I'm creating
Get it away, I wanted more
I want to get rid of that rhythm and seek something better
Given that we do what we do
Considering the actions we take
Someone get up and pay the guy
Someone needs to take responsibility and face the consequences
Never can have this anymore
We can never experience this again
Think I might turn into
I believe I might transform into
Cinema con it, do the one
Deceive in the movie theater, perform the act
If anyone's got a need, come alive
If anyone has a desire, awaken and fulfill it
What if we all get off our face?
What if we all lose control and indulge ourselves?
What if we all go all the way?
What if we fully commit and go to the extreme?
Being the one that's seeing the most
Being the person who observes the most
Look at you walking in the door
Observe how you confidently enter
Look at you coming back for more
Observe how you keep returning for additional experiences
21 times a day
Repeatedly, almost obsessively, throughout the day
Super critical girl, oh
The girl who is relentlessly judgmental
Taking over the world, oh-oh
Exerting her influence over the entire world
Super critical world, oh
A world filled with harsh judgment and criticism
Taking over this girl, oh-oh
The girl being consumed by the negative thoughts and judgment
Super critical girl, oh
The girl who is extremely judgmental
Taking over the world, oh-oh
Exerting her influence and control over the world
Super critical world, oh
A world dominated by judgment and criticism
Taking over this girl, oh-oh
The judgement and criticism consuming this girl
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Fintage House Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Taylor, Julian De Martino, Katie Rebecca White
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