She was given her Pixie nickname by her mother early on and it stuck. Lott began singing early, too, starting in church and earning a scholarship to London's Italia Conti Academy of the Arts at age 11. Two years later, she made the transition to West End musicals, appearing in a revival of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and a BBC One production of The Sound of Music. All this was prelude to a run at the pop charts. Demos she cut made their way to Def Jam impresario L.A. Reid and he was eager to sign her to Island, but after a change of Lott's management she shifted to Mercury in the U.K. and Interscope in the U.S. Over the next couple of years, she worked on her debut and established her career by writing for other artists (most notably for Dutch X Factor winner Lisa Lois) and touring with the Saturdays. Finally, her debut single, "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)," appeared in June 2009 and it became a smash not only in the U.K. but throughout Europe. "Boys and Girls" was equally successful, setting the stage for release of Turn It Up in September of 2009. On its way to double-platinum certification in Britain, the third single "Cry Me Out" reached 12, "Gravity" peaked at 20, and the title track headed to 11.
In the wake of this success, Interscope planned on releasing Turn It Up in the U.S. but after "Boys and Girls" faded in 2010, the record never saw American release. A re-release of the debut called Turn It Up Louder did show up in the U.K., and it was a hit thanks to the single "Broken Arrow." Lott's second album, Young Foolish Happy, appeared in November 2011 and while it didn't replicate the success of her debut -- it only went gold -- it did have the number one single "All About Tonight" plus the Top Ten singles "What Do You Take Me For?" and "Kiss the Stars," which reached the charts in 2012. Lott spent most of 2013 working on a third album, a record that would take over a year to complete. Preceded by the number nine single "Nasty," the eponymous Pixie Lott appeared in the summer of 2014; it debuted at 15 on the U.K. charts. Later that year Lott appeared as a contestant on British TV show Strictly Come Dancing, and a greatest-hits album, Platinum Pixie, was set to appear in the fall.
Boys and Girls
Pixie Lott Lyrics
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Big, big lights shining bright like I'm on the TV,
My heart pumps as the bass drum thumps,
You gotta move when the floorboard jumps,
Somethings going on and I think it's going on right now.
All the boys and the girls they've got it going on,
And when the beat kicks in the feeling in your bones,
When the basement packs and the needle drops,
You can't turn back and you just can't stop.
All the boys and the girls (no, you just can't stop)
All the boys and the girls (no, you just can't stop)
All the boys and the girls
I can see the silhouettes dancing up against the wall,
It sure feels good, feels good, yeah we're gonna lose control,
Turn it on, make it strong, a good beat never hurt no one,
Kicking up the dust and we're making every move me know, yeah
All the boys and the girls they've got it going on,
And when the beat kicks in the feeling in your bones,
When the basement packs and the needle drops,
You can't turn back and you just can't stop.
All the boys and the girls (no, you just can't stop) x4
Whoa ooh, baby don't stop,
Whoa ooh, keep the vibe hot,
Whoa ooh, baby don't stop,
Whoa ooh, keep the vibe hot.
Turn it on, make it strong, a good beat never hurt no one, yeah.
All the boys and the girls they've got it going on,
And when the beat kicks in the feeling in your bones,
When the basement packs and the needle drops,
You can't turn back and you just can't stop.
All the boys and the girls (no you just can't stop)
All the boys and the girls (no you just can't stop)
All the boys and the girls (no you just can't stop)
All the boys and the girls (no you just can't stop)
The song "Boys and Girls" by Pixie Lott is a fun dance track that encourages everyone to let loose and have a good time. The lyrics describe the feeling of being in a club or party and feeling the energy of the music and the people around you. The singer looks in the mirror and likes what she sees, feeling confident and ready to dance. The big lights make her feel like she's on TV and her heart pumps in time with the bass drum. She knows something good is happening right now and she wants to be a part of it.
As the song continues, Lott describes the scene around her. She sees silhouettes dancing against the wall and feels like she's going to lose control - in a good way. The beat is strong and she knows that a good beat never hurt anyone. She encourages everyone to keep moving, keep the vibe hot, and not to stop.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking in the mirror and I think I'm liking what I see
Feeling good about herself and admiring her appearance
Big, big lights shining bright like I'm on the TV
Being in the spotlight and feeling famous
My heart pumps as the bass drum thumps
Heart racing with excitement at the music
You gotta move when the floorboard jumps
Encouragement to dance and have fun
Somethings going on and I think it's going on right now
Feeling that something exciting is happening in the moment
All the boys and the girls they've got it going on
Everyone is enjoying themselves and feeling confident
And when the beat kicks in the feeling in your bones
The music is so good it can be physically felt
When the basement packs and the needle drops
When the party is in full swing and the music starts
You can't turn back and you just can't stop
Not wanting to leave the party and wanting it to go on forever
I can see the silhouettes dancing up against the wall
Seeing people silhouette dancing, letting loose and having fun
It sure feels good, feels good, yeah we're gonna lose control
Feeling amazing and letting go of inhibitions
Turn it on, make it strong, a good beat never hurt no one
The importance of good music and making it loud
Kicking up the dust and we're making every move me know, yeah
Dancing and enjoying every moment of it
Whoa ooh, baby don't stop
Keeping the good times going
Whoa ooh, keep the vibe hot
Keeping the energy and excitement high
All the boys and the girls (no, you just can't stop)
Everyone is having a great time and not wanting to stop dancing
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUSTIN THOMAS DALY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Emmie Berry
Personally I think this is one of her best songs
MrDelvoye
It hardly a good song
Wahyu Kristianto
Gravity as well
Adrienne the Apis
This IS her best song.
Captain Sensible
6 years later..... It wasn't 'personal, at all'
Hello Bye
This song is a massive throwback for me. It brings back so many childhood memories
Casey Jennings
Iโm still obsessed with this song to this day ๐๐ผ
Mo
OMG me too๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐
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Same!!