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A fellowship of individually talented songwriters, initially brought together by a phonographic love for The Virgins, The Strokes, The Police and Phoenix, have finally emerged from their London hideout to introduce themselves. Cha-Cha have had a busy first year together writing, recording and performing their debut album, ‘We Are…’, and are now finally ready for you to take notice.
Having crafted what the self-confessed perfectionists describe as “a cross between dirty pop hymns and offbeat disco rock”, Cha-Cha hit the London gig circuit in March 2009 and soon found the demand for their 4-track demo CD going way beyond their control, as new fans witnessing their truly energetic live performances became eager to take something else beside the memories home - all the while the tactful trio still aiming to remain relatively under the radar until their pop-fuelled debut album was ready.
Cha-Cha, which features Blain McGuigan on lead vocals/bass, Alex Cameron Ward on secondary vocals/guitar, and Samuel Garbutt on drums, use a variety of synths, noises and looped effects to significantly boost their distinctly three-piece sound to another level. With a primary focus on vocal hooks, driving basslines, jingly guitars and danceable beats, the band want to get as many feet moving, heads bopping and hands clapping for as long as you’ll let them.
Cha Cha
Cha-Cha Lyrics
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I need you
Cha-cha-cha-cha
That's what I want
Cha-cha-chiki-chi-cha-cha
Cha-cha-chiki-chi-cha-cha, uh-huh
I want you
Cha-cha-cha-cha
Cha-cha-chiki-chi-cha-cha
Ah girl
Cha-cha-chiki-chi-cha-cha, uh-huh
It's the see to the h-a, see-h-a
On the freeway speeding in the chalk
Got a party out in Cali on the second and third
House of blues bad news from the second we merge
I take it you heard, getting at me till the second we splurge
On my nerves, purve from lie
Peeping curves and bottles
You fellas is hot trying to get a rise and why
They eyeing cha
These broads ain't understanding why, they like
[Chorus:]
Ladies I'ma tell why'll something
Cha ain't the one for confronting
'Cause all that name calling ain't gonna leave why'll with nothing
Hard to comprehend, then you must don't understand
Pardon me when you need to talk to your man
I'm on the road too much
To hear that he saying, she say
Niggas playa hating trying to catch me up on three way
I tried to give him leeway, but he ain't want to to see that
Told him put down the crying, he didn't even want to do that
Believe that in concerns where confessions is at
Don't get mad baby boy I just addressing the facts
Lesser than that, get sent to where my sessions is at
See why'll the match and with me is where he got too attach
A thorough bread turn heads
So you better be careful who you spitz at
'Cause if she like me
You ain't never gonna get theses gifts back
In Cha-Cha's song Cha Cha, the lyrics revolve around the artist expressing his desire for a particular girl. The repetition of the phrase "I need you" in the chorus emphasizes his longing for her. The use of "cha-cha-cha-cha" and "cha-cha-chiki-chi-cha-cha" in the chorus highlights the fun, upbeat nature of the song and adds a dance-like quality to it.
The lyrics also touch on the artist's lifestyle, which involves frequent traveling and partying. The line "On the freeway speeding in the chalk" suggests a fast-paced, reckless lifestyle. He also talks about his encounters with women, referring to them as "broad" and expressing his annoyance with them trying to "get a rise" out of him. However, he seems to have a sense of self-awareness, warning others to be careful who they "spit at" because he may also catch their attention.
Overall, the lyrics in Cha Cha convey the artist's desire for the girl he sings about, while also touching on his experiences as a musician and the fast-paced lifestyle that comes with it. The use of repetitive phrases and dance-like rhythms adds a fun, catchy element to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I need you
Cha-cha-cha-cha
The singer desires the presence of the person they are addressing.
That's what I want
Cha-cha-chiki-chi-cha-cha
The singer confirms that the feeling of needing the addressee is, in fact, what they want.
Cha-cha-chiki-chi-cha-cha, uh-huh
I want you
Cha-cha-cha-cha
The singer emphasizes their desire for the addressee, repeating the phrase 'cha-cha-chiki-chi-cha-cha' and using 'uh-huh' for emphasis.
Ah girl
Cha-cha-chiki-chi-cha-cha, uh-huh
The artist addresses the addressee as 'girl' and reiterates their strong desire for them.
It's the see to the h-a, see-h-a
On the freeway speeding in the chalk
The artist references their location and mode of transportation, indicating that they are driving quickly on the highway and spelling out the letters in the word 'cha'.
Got a party out in Cali on the second and third
House of blues bad news from the second we merge
The singer mentions a party in California and expresses negative feelings about merging onto the highway that leads to the House of Blues venue.
I take it you heard, getting at me till the second we splurge
On my nerves, purve from lie
Peeping curves and bottles
The singer implies that there are people who are bothering them, perhaps in regards to money or material things. They also mention the presence of women ('curves') and alcohol ('bottles').
You fellas is hot trying to get a rise and why
They eyeing cha
These broads ain't understanding why, they like
The artist suggests that some men are trying to make them angry or upset, and refers to themselves in the third person. They also mention that some women are attracted to them, but don't understand why.
Ladies I'ma tell why'll something
Cha ain't the one for confronting
'Cause all that name calling ain't gonna leave why'll with nothing
The artist addresses a group of women and states that they are not interested in confrontation. They also mention that insults won't have any effect on them.
Hard to comprehend, then you must don't understand
Pardon me when you need to talk to your man
The artist suggests that if someone doesn't understand what they're saying, then they must not be very intelligent. They also mention that if someone needs to talk to their partner, they should do so.
I'm on the road too much
To hear that he saying, she say
Niggas playa hating trying to catch me up on three way
The singer suggests that they are often traveling and don't have time for gossip. They also mention that some people are trying to cause problems by involving them in drama.
I tried to give him leeway, but he ain't want to to see that
Told him put down the crying, he didn't even want to do that
The artist implies that they have given someone else space or time to relax, but that person didn't want to take advantage of that. They also mention that someone was crying.
Believe that in concerns where confessions is at
Don't get mad baby boy I just addressing the facts
The singer suggests that honesty is important when revealing secrets, and that they are simply discussing what is true rather than trying to make someone else angry.
Lesser than that, get sent to where my sessions is at
See why'll the match and with me is where he got too attach
The singer implies that if someone does not meet their standards, they will be dismissed. They also mention that they have found a person who matches them well and has become attached to them.
A thorough bread turn heads
So you better be careful who you spitz at
'Cause if she like me
You ain't never gonna get theses gifts back
The singer boasts about their attractiveness and suggests that people should be cautious about who they criticize. They also warn that if someone is attracted to them, they won't be interested in returning any gifts or favors.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SYLVESTER STEWART, PARRIS LY'NELL FLUELLEN, CARLOS THORNTON, BENNY A. TILLMAN
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