After the band split in 2005, Alesha pursued a solo career. She released two singles from the album, Fired Up in 2006 but after limited success in, she was dropped by Polydor in 2006. The album was eventually released in Japan in 2008. After gaining popularity by winning the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2007 Read Full BioAlesha Anjanette Dixon, (born 7 October 1978, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom) is an English singer, MC, songwriter, television personality and former member of R&B girl group Mis-Teeq.
After the band split in 2005, Alesha pursued a solo career. She released two singles from the album, Fired Up in 2006 but after limited success in, she was dropped by Polydor in 2006. The album was eventually released in Japan in 2008. After gaining popularity by winning the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2007, Alesha was given another chance at a music career, releasing The Alesha Show in 2008. In 2009, Alesha re-released her debut album which featured her new single, "To Love Again".
On the 29th November 2010, Alesha released her third solo album, "The Entertainer", which features her new singles, "Drummer Boy", "Radio", and Every Little Part of Me (Feat. Jay Sean).
The Boy Does Nothing
Alesha Dixon Lyrics
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And when he dances, not to the beat
I really think that he should know
That his rhythms go go go
I got a man with two left feet
And when he dances down to the beat
I really think that he should know
That his rhythms go go go
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
Hey boy
How you been?
I got a thousand lines
Where do I begin?
And I
I been here, been there
Traveling
I saw you at the corner
My vibe kicked in
And
Two two's
I clock you
Wearing tight jeans
A real nice suit
You were smiling like you
Was just seventeen
I asked you for a dance
You said 'yes please'
Take a sip of dancing juice
Everybody's onto you
Through the left and to the right
Everybody hit the rhythm
It's on tonight
I'm gonna feel the beat within my soul
I need a man to take control
Let the melody blow you all away
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
Work it out now
Work it, Work it out now
Do the mambo
Shake it all around now
Everybody on the floor
Let me see you clap your hands
I wanna see you work
I wanna see you move your body in turn
I wanna see you shake your hips and learn
I wanna see you work it, work it, work it out now
I wanna see you work
I wanna see you move your body in turn
I wanna see you shake your hips and learn
I wanna see you work it, work it, work it out now
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
The lyrics of Alesha Dixon's "The Boy Does Nothing" tell the story of a man who does nothing productive but likes to dance, even though he has no rhythm. The singer relays her frustration at the man's inability to do anything around the house and suggests that he should focus on improving his dance moves. She tells him that his rhythms go go go, emphasizing his lack of coordination. Although the man does nothing else, the singer decides to give him a second chance if he can show that he can dance.
The chorus of the song focuses on the man's lack of domestic responsibility. She repeats the same questions about whether he washes up, cleans up, or brushes up, and the answer is always no. The line "He does nothing" is repeated throughout the song, underscoring the man's lack of productivity.
In the second verse, the singer describes how she met the man in question and how she asked him to dance. She describes how she noticed his nice suit and tight jeans and how he smiled when she asked him to dance. Despite the fact that the man is not productive, she is still attracted to him.
Overall, the song seems to be a lighthearted meditation on the balance between work and play. While the man may not be productive around the house, he can still have fun and let loose on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a man with two left feet
I have a partner who is rhythmically challenged
And when he dances, not to the beat
He moves to the music but not in time with it
I really think that he should know
I believe he is unaware
That his rhythms go go go
He has a lot of energy, but not in sync with the music
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
He never helps with household chores and is generally lethargic
Hey boy
How you been?
I got a thousand lines
Where do I begin?
Talking to him, wondering how he has been, and having many things to say/sort through
And I
I been here, been there
Traveling
I saw you at the corner
My vibe kicked in
And
Two two's
I clock you
Wearing tight jeans
A real nice suit
You were smiling like you
Was just seventeen
I asked you for a dance
You said 'yes please'
Narrating an encounter with the boy who caught her attention because of how he looks and how he responds positively to her request to dance
Take a sip of dancing juice
Everybody's onto you
Through the left and to the right
Everybody hit the rhythm
The music is energizing and she invites everyone to enjoy it by dancing along
It's on tonight
I'm gonna feel the beat within my soul
I need a man to take control
Let the melody blow you all away
Excited for the night and looking for someone who can properly dance along to the music
Work it out now
Work it, Work it out now
Do the mambo
Shake it all around now
Everybody on the floor
Let me see you clap your hands
I wanna see you work
I wanna see you move your body in turn
I wanna see you shake your hips and learn
I wanna see you work it, work it, work it out now
Encouraging everyone to dance and move with the rhythm
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
If the boy is able to dance properly, he will be given a second chance or another opportunity
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alesha Dixon, Tim Powell, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Jason Resch, Kieran Jones, C. M Williams, N Coler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I got a man with two left feet
And when he dances, not to the beat
I really think that he should know
That his rhythms go go go
I got a man with two left feet
And when he dances down to the beat
I really think that he should know
That his rhythms go go go
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
Hey boy
How you been?
I got a thousand lines
Where do I begin?
And I
I been here, been there
Traveling
I saw you at the corner
My vibe kicked in
And
Two two's
I clock you
Wearing tight jeans
A real nice suit
You were smiling like you
Was just seventeen
I asked you for a dance
You said 'yes please'
Take a sip of dancing juice
Everybody's onto you
Through the left and to the right
Everybody hit the rhythm
It's on tonight
I'm gonna feel the beat within my soul
I need a man to take control
Let the melody blow you all away
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
Work it out now
Work it, Work it out now
Do the mambo
Shake it all around now
Everybody on the floor
Let me see you clap your hands
I wanna see you work
I wanna see you move your body in turn
I wanna see you shake your hips and learn
I wanna see you work it, work it, work it out now
I wanna see you work
I wanna see you move your body in turn
I wanna see you shake your hips and learn
I wanna see you work it, work it, work it out now
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
Does he wash up?
Never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
Never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance
Alx
I've been looking for this song for over 6 years, because I had a McDonald's toy which used to play the song. The joy I feel right now is unimaginabile.
Adam Hruška
Same man :D
Judansha
Same here xD though I only remembered it after I heard it on the radio yesterday o.O
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SAME
Julia
I had the mcdonalds toy that played move like jagger
Artistic koala
XD me to
Volvican
She was always so underrated. And if you notice - she's about the only pop singer that doesn't require constant edits in her videos to make it 'seem' like she can actually dance. Because this lady sure as hell can.
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sad
Délire ENT.
When i look for her on wiki, it first Say that she's a dancer
Zakaria Gagné
@debbie peter her songs are great