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.
Merry Xmas Everybody
Girls Aloud Lyrics
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Are you hanging up the stocking on your wall?
It's the time that every Santa has a ball
Does he ride a red-nose reindeer?
Does he turn up on his sleigh?
Do the fairies keep him sober for a day?
So here it is Merry Christmas
Look to the future now
It’s only just begun
Are you waiting for the family to arrive?
Are you sure you've got the room to spare inside?
Does your granny always tell ya,
That the old songs are the best?
And then she’s up and rock ’n’ rolling with the rest
So here it is Merry Christmas
Everybody’s having fun
Look to the future now
It’s only just begun
Nicola:
What will your Daddy do
When he sees your Mama kissing Santa Claus?
Ahhh, ahhh, ahhhhh
All:
Are you hanging up your stocking on your wall?
Are you hoping that the snow will start to fall?
Do you ride on down the hillside, in a buggy you have made?
When you land upon your head and you've been slayed?
So here it is Merry Christmas
Everybody’s having fun
Look to the future now
It’s only just begun
So here it is Merry Christmas
Everybody’s having fun
Look to the future now
It’s only just begun
So here it is Merry Christmas
Everybody’s having fun
Look to the future now
It’s only just begun
So here it is Merry Christmas
Everybody’s having fun
Look to the future now (IT'S CHRISTMAS!)
It’s only just begun
The Girls Aloud song "Merry Xmas Everybody" is a festive track that exudes joy and excitement for the holiday season. The opening lines set the scene for a typical Christmas celebration, with references to hanging stockings and Santa Claus coming to town. The lyrics also touch on the age-old debate of whether or not Santa's reindeer have red noses and if the fairies keep him sober. The chorus is a rousing invitation to embrace the fun and festivities of the season and to look forward to what's to come in the new year.
The second verse is a nod to the gathering of families during the holidays and the rituals that come with it. The lyric "Does your granny always tell ya, that the old songs are the best?" references the tradition of singing classic Christmas carols and songs, often led by the older generations. However, as the song continues, even the elderly let loose and "rock ‘n’ roll with the rest."
Nicola's solo verse adds a bit of humor to the song, imagining what a father's reaction might be to seeing his wife kissing Santa Claus. The final repetition of the chorus acts as a rousing call to fully embrace the holiday season and everything it has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you hanging up the stocking on your wall?
Are you putting up your stocking on the wall for Santa to fill with presents?
It's the time that every Santa has a ball
This is the time of year when Santa Claus has a good time delivering presents to children.
Does he ride a red-nose reindeer?
Does Santa Claus ride on a reindeer with a red nose to guide the way?
Does he turn up on his sleigh?
Does Santa Claus arrive in his sleigh, pulled by magical flying reindeer?
Do the fairies keep him sober for a day?
Do the magical fairies make sure that Santa doesn't drink too much on Christmas Eve?
So here it is Merry Christmas
Here it is, the joyous celebration of Christmas.
Everybody’s having fun
Everyone is enjoying their holiday celebration.
Look to the future now
It's time to start thinking about the new year and what it may bring.
It’s only just begun
The holiday season is just getting started, and there is much more joy to come.
Are you waiting for the family to arrive?
Are you excitedly anticipating the arrival of friends and family for Christmas celebrations?
Are you sure you've got the room to spare inside?
Do you have enough space inside your home to accommodate all of your guests?
Does your granny always tell ya, That the old songs are the best?
Does your grandmother always remind you that classic Christmas songs are the most enjoyable?
And then she’s up and rock ’n’ rolling with the rest
And then she joins in on the dancing and merrymaking with the rest of the family.
What will your Daddy do When he sees your Mama kissing Santa Claus?
What will your father do if he catches your mother kissing Santa Claus?
Are you hoping that the snow will start to fall?
Are you wishing for snow to create a picturesque winter wonderland during the holidays?
Do you ride on down the hillside, in a buggy you have made?
Do you enjoy the snow on the hills by riding down in a homemade sled or buggy?
When you land upon your head and you've been slayed?
When you fall down and get covered in snow, feeling as if you've been defeated?
It’s only just begun
Once again reminding us that the holiday season is only just getting started and there is more joy to come.
IT'S CHRISTMAS!
A celebratory proclamation that Christmas has arrived and it's time to enjoy the festivities.
Contributed by Charlotte J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
nema1218
Merry Christmas everyone!Great upbeat Christmas song!Love it!
tiamat100
Merry christmas! I lve this song: this is a great version of it! Girls aloud are great!!!!
B Hall
it might not be as good as the original....but its one of the best covers out of all the other hundreds there are
collighan
I love this song girls aloud sing it brilliently where did you get the photos?
exoticbutterfly
wyglądają wyjątkowo pusto, to chyba przez solarium albo gorące klimaty tyle,że nie wiem gdzie. Ogólnie piosenka jest świetna ;)
Freya Reidy
Cheryl Is Beautifuul! x <3
Barry McGiffen
The original was wrote by Noddy Holder M.B.E & Jim Lea Of SLADE. It went right in at number 1 in 1973 and if you listen to Oasis properly you will hear a lot of SLADE in there music. Merry Christmas
CatieS1990
whoever did this video isnt a big cheryl fan
John Thomasson
I know that there's a group of young girls that cover this song. Who are they, and when did they record it?
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