The band has released five studio albums - Sound Of The Underground (2003), What Will The Neighbours Say? (2004), Chemistry (2005), Tangled Up (2007) and Out of Control (2008), plus a Greatest Hits compilation, The Sound of Girls Aloud (2006). Major singles include Sound of the Underground, Love Machine, Biology, Something Kinda Ooooh, Call The Shots and The Promise. The girls have a record 20 consecutive top 10 singles under their collective belt now, including 4 number ones. Their lowest charting top ten single, The Loving Kind, reached number 10. However, the girls 21st single Untouchable ended their top ten streak, peaking at 11 in May. Despite this, up to week ending 21st June, it has outsold top ten singles (in order of release and highest peak in the UK chart) Wake Me Up (no.4), Long Hot Summer (no.7), See The Day (no.9), Whole Lotta History (no.6) and I Think We're Alone Now, (no.4).
The girls have embarked on five major UK tours to date, traditionally starting in April or May of each year, since 2005. The 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 shows have all been sold-out arena tours, earning the girls a reputation as putting on an explosive live show. The most recent tour, Out Of Control tour 2009, is the largest tour for the girls to date, selling out venues across the UK. They are also set to be the support for Coldplay at a number of their tour dates in September 2009, including Wembley Stadium, where the girls are expected to perform a 75 minute set.
Girls Aloud are unusual in that their management has never made a major push for them to be successful other than within the UK market, and despite their huge success in London, United Kingdom, they are relatively unknown elsewhere in the world. A shame, perhaps, as Pitchfork Media called them one of the two best girl groups of the 21st Century along with Sugababes. Girls Aloud performed a cover of Aerosmith and Run DMC's 'Walk This Way' for Children In Need, with Sugababes.
Girls Aloud released their fifth studio album, Out of Control, on November 3rd 2008. The album debuted at #1 on the UK Albums Chart, selling over 85,000 copies. The lead single, the 60s flavoured The Promise, entered the UK Singles Chart at #1, selling more than 70,000 copies on its first week of release. The album coincides with band member Cheryl's appearance as a judge on UK TV show The X Factor, where she will manage the three final girls in an attempt to secure one of them a million pound recording contract over the other finalists. Cheryl is a judge alongside Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Dannii Minogue. The girls also released their autobiography, Dreams That Glitter, in October 2008.
After a three year hiatus, Girls Aloud returned in October 2012 for their 10th anniversary. A countdown on their website and social media accounts kicked off on 9th October with an announcement expected on Friday 19th October. Their 22nd single, 'Something New,' leaked online on 15th October following the release a teaser video and received high praise from fans. The track premiered on Capital FM the following day.
In March 20th 2013, after the last show of the tour of the album Ten, the group announced via Twitter that they disbanded.
It's Magic
Girls Aloud Lyrics
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Ooh, it's like I can't get through
Ooh, have you blown me away
Ooh, that's how you're making me feel
Hugs and kisses, broken wishes, hearts and pieces, on the replay
Over and over again, please help tell me which path I need to take
I know your hiding inside, and you're bad, yes it is frustrating
I just can't get you out my mind
And now you've got me wondering what the hell I'm supposed to do
Other side of my world and I know that I'm in love with you
And if it's tugging inside, we both know I took you for a ride
And honey, what have I done, oh believe me, I have realized
With you, only you, I know that I can be myself
Funny how I could find love with you and nobody else
I could call you crying, four in the morning, and you'd make it better
Even when I thought I couldn't pull through, then we'd be trying together
Let your body receive what I can give
Remember where you were last week, it's happening
Let your body reveal an innocence
Let me set you free, it's magic
Let your body receive what I can give
Remember where you were last week, it's happening
Let your body reveal an innocence
Let me set you free, it's magic
You're in my thoughts all the time
And I can't seem to shift you from my mind
I know I made a mistake
I need some help with shifting this heartache
You're in my thoughts all the time
You're in my thoughts all the time
You're in my thoughts all the time
You're in my thoughts all the time
The lyrics of Girls Aloud's song "It's Magic" seem to be about unrequited love and the frustration that comes with it. The singer is trying to communicate with the object of their affection, but it seems like they can't get through to them. The imagery of "hugs and kisses, broken wishes, hearts and pieces, on the replay" suggests that the singer has been hurt before and is afraid of being hurt again. They also seem to be unsure of what to do next, as they ask for help in figuring out which path to take.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more confident in their feelings, saying that they know they are in love with the person, even if they are on the other side of the world. There is a sense of hope that the two can work through their issues and be together. The repeated chorus of "let your body receive what I can give" seems to be a plea for the other person to open themselves up to the possibility of a relationship.
Overall, the song explores the ups and downs of love, from the initial attraction to the frustration of not being able to connect with the other person, to the hope that things can work out in the end. It's a relatable theme that many people can identify with.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, I tried to talk to you
I attempted to initiate a conversation with you
Ooh, it's like I can't get through
It seems like I am unable to connect with you
Ooh, have you blown me away
Have you left me feeling shocked or impressed?
Ooh, that's how you're making me feel
That is the specific emotion you are evoking in me
Hugs and kisses, broken wishes, hearts and pieces, on the replay
Repeatedly revisiting memories of affection, disappointment, and pain
Over and over again, please help tell me which path I need to take
Can you aid me in choosing the proper way forward, since I am incessantly stuck in my mind?
I know your hiding inside, and you're bad, yes it is frustrating
I'm aware you are concealing something unpleasant and it is causing me annoyance
Well if you give me the time, I've got so much to share with you
I can offer you plenty if you allow me the opportunity to express myself
I just can't get you out my mind
You refuse to vacate my thoughts
And now you've got me wondering what the hell I'm supposed to do
At present, I am unsure about the course of action I should take due to your influence
Other side of my world and I know that I'm in love with you
Currently, despite being far removed from one another, I know that I have feelings of affection for you
And if it's tugging inside, we both know I took you for a ride
If you feel a similar internal struggle, then you realize that I may have mistreated you
And honey, what have I done, oh believe me, I have realized
What inappropriate actions have I committed? Please know that I recognize my errors
With you, only you, I know that I can be myself
When I am with you, exclusively you, I feel comfortable being my true self
Funny how I could find love with you and nobody else
It's strange how I can experience love only with you, and not with anyone else
I could call you crying, four in the morning, and you'd make it better
Even in the middle of the night, you are the person I could contact to alleviate my distress
Even when I thought I couldn't pull through, then we'd be trying together
Even when I thought I would not overcome an obstacle, we would collaborate in trying to push past it
Let your body receive what I can give
Allow your physique to take in the affection and kindness I am capable of providing
Remember where you were last week, it's happening
Recall where you were just a week ago, since the same dynamics are repeated here
Let your body reveal an innocence
Show your tenderness and naivety through your physicality
Let me set you free, it's magic
Allow me to release you from any emotional constraints you may be experiencing, as it can be quite magical
You're in my thoughts all the time
You pervade my thoughts without any cessation
I know I made a mistake
I'm cognizant of the error I committed
I need some help with shifting this heartache
I need assistance in alleviating this emotional pain
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIRANDA ELEANOR DE FONBRUNE COOPER, BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, TIMOTHY MARTIN POWELL, NADINE COYLE, SARAH HARDING, KIMBERLEY WALSH, NICOLA ROBERTS, CHERYL TWEEDY
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