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.
Love Is
Girls Aloud Lyrics
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What you see
It don't matter to me
It don't matter to me
What you know
What you need
It don't matter to me
Just be faithful to me
When you kno-o-ow
Turning cold
When you kno-o-ow
Turning cold (turning cold, turning cold)
First I saw the letter
Heard your secret code
Tellin' you walk away
What a waste, it's turning cold
First I saw the letter
Heard your secret code
Tellin' you walk away
What a waste, it's turning cold
First I saw the letter
Heard your secret code
Tellin' you walk away
What a waste, it's turning cold
First I saw the letter
Heard your secret code
Tellin' you walk away
What a waste, it's turning cold
What you say
What you mean
It don't matter to me
It don't matter to me
What you want
What you dream
It don't matter to me
Just be faithful to me
When you kno-o-ow
Turning cold
When you kno-o-ow
Turning cold (turning cold, turning cold)
First I saw the letter
Heard your secret code
Tellin' you walk away
What a waste, it's turning cold
First I saw the letter
Heard your secret code
Tellin' you walk away
What a waste, it's turning cold
First I saw the letter
Heard your secret code
Tellin' you walk away
What a waste, it's turning cold
First I saw the letter
Heard your secret code
Tellin' you walk away
What a waste, it's turning cold
[Chorus:Repeat x4]
Love is pain
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Love is pain
Oh, oh, oh, oh
You're insane
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Feel like I wipe you
Love is pain
Oh, oh, oh, oh
The song Love Is is a track released by British girl group, Girls Aloud, in 2005, from their album Chemistry. The song is a mid-tempo track with a rather somber and melancholic feel, contrasting to the upbeat and fun pop tracks the group was known for at the time. The song's lyrics detail the ambivalence and apathy of the singer towards their romantic partner's words and actions, and their eventual realization of their partner's disloyalty resulting in heartache and pain.
The song opens with the lyrics, "What you are, what you see, it don't matter to me, it don't matter to me." This line suggests that the singer is willing to overlook their partner's flaws or any superficial concerns about their identity or appearance. However, the next lines "What you know, what you need, it don't matter to me, just be faithful to me," indicates that the singer values loyalty in their relationship above all else. The chorus repeats the phrase "Love is pain" several times which could be interpreted to mean that even though love can bring happiness and joy, it also has the potential to cause pain and heartbreak.
The verses of the song continue with the singer reflecting on their partner's actions, suggesting that they have discovered that their partner is planning to leave them. The lines "First, I saw the letter, heard your secret code, telling you to walk away" imply that the singer has uncovered a secret message or plan to leave. The lines "What you say, what you mean, it don't matter to me, it don't matter to me" repeat the theme of the chorus, and the singer continues to urge their partner to stay loyal to them while also acknowledging the potential pain that comes with love.
Overall, the song Love Is is a poignant and honest depiction of the complexities and difficulties of romantic relationships. It conveys the message that love can be challenging but also worth the effort and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
What you are
No matter what your social standing or occupation may be, it has no effect on my opinion or feelings towards you.
What you see
It doesn't matter what kind of image you present to the world; my feelings will remain consistent.
It don't matter to me
External factors hold no significance in how I feel about you or our relationship.
It don't matter to me
External factors hold no significance in how I feel about you or our relationship.
What you know
Your knowledge and intelligence level aren't important to me; our connection goes beyond that.
What you need
Your wants and needs are not significant to me as they will not impact my feelings for you.
It don't matter to me
Your wants and needs are not significant to me as they will not impact my feelings for you.
Just be faithful to me
The only expectation I have of you is to be loyal and committed to our relationship.
When you kno-o-ow
When you become aware or find out something important.
Turning cold
The situation has gone bad, and we're both experiencing a negative shift in how we feel about each other.
When you kno-o-ow
When you become aware or find out something important.
Turning cold (turning cold, turning cold)
The negative change in feelings is escalating to more severe levels.
First I saw the letter
The first evidence I saw of a problem was when I read a letter or message related to our relationship.
Heard your secret code
I became aware of a secret message or code you used through our communication.
Tellin' you walk away
The message in question encouraged you to end our relationship and walk away.
What a waste, it's turning cold
It's unfortunate that our relationship is getting worse and is ultimately ending.
What you say
The words you choose to say hold no weight when it comes to how I feel about you.
What you mean
The meaning or intention behind your words is not important to me; my emotions towards you won't change.
It don't matter to me
The meaning or intention behind your words is not important to me; my emotions towards you won't change.
It don't matter to me
The meaning or intention behind your words is not important to me; my emotions towards you won't change.
What you want
Your desires and aspirations do not matter in terms of how I feel about you or our relationship.
What you dream
Your dreams or future goals have no bearing on my feelings towards you; they won't change.
It don't matter to me
Your dreams or future goals have no bearing on my feelings towards you; they won't change.
Just be faithful to me
The only expectation I have of you is to be loyal and committed to our relationship.
Chorus
Love is painful and our relationship is experiencing turmoil as a result. It's time to end things for good.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, CARLA MARIA WILLIAMS, MIRANDA ELEANOR DE FONBRUNE COOPER, NICK COLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@moxgirl5
Cheryl's facial expressions and mannerisms during this performance were AMAZING! The way she interacted with her dancer was perfect <3
@THGIRLSALOUDFAN121
I cant in words decribe how much all girls in this proformance of this cute song are amazing especially cheryl she just seems to come alive...
@cuttlefisch
They are the best girl group ever!!
@amylouise2180
these girls always give 110% love it!!
@Arianeful
the choreography is soo nice!! it's on point!
@Jonboy176
kimberley wrote the Lucky guy, tiles and curtains chorus, love her in this song, she should write more
@edwardharriss1463
The best part is, they were genuine when they were performing together, they weren't lip syncing, that's what I love about groups
@LuvBang28
Better than Spice Girls I must say!
@valentinch0
They aren’t even in the same league. Girls Aloud crush them in every aspect
@Cre8or2K
Two different leagues hon