Following two ballads released as singles, the song features a prominent synth arrangement, and marked a change in style for the group that would continue with songs on the follow up album, "Tangled Up".
Something Kinda Ooooh
Girls Aloud Lyrics
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Doctor, got to heat it up
I've got till 3 o'clock
I've got to rock until you drop
Till you drop, something, ahh
Something kinda, ooooh
Something 'side of me
Wants some part of you, ooooh
Something kinda, ooooh
Makes my heart go boom, boom
Something 'side of me
Wanting what you do, ooooh
Something kinda, ooooh
Jumping on my toot, toot
Something 'side of me,
Wants some part of you, ooooh
Something kinda, ooooh
Bumping in the back room
Something 'side of me
Wanting what you do, ooooh
Ooh, when tomorrow comes
Baby, I won't even known your name
Baby, so good want to follow on by
But I'll never meet you, never see you again
If you wanna [unverified] line on me, now no
Wait till the band gonna play real slow
If you want your hands on me
I'm digging you up
Can't dance, no pain, no gain, no show
Jump to the beat all night don't roll
If you wanna handle me
You got to keep up
Something kinda, ooooh
Jumping on my toot, toot
Something 'side of me
Wants some part of you, ooooh
Something kinda, ooooh
Makes my heart go boom, boom
Something 'side of me
Wanting what you do, ooooh
Something kinda, ooooh
Jumping on my toot, toot
Something 'side of me
Wants some part of you, ooooh
Something kinda, ooooh
Bumping in the back room
Something 'side of me
Wanting what you do, ooooh
I've got to heat it up
Doctor, got to heat it up
I've got till 3 o'clock
I've got to rock until you drop
I've got to heat it up
Doctor, got to heat it up
I've got till 3 o'clock
I've got to rock until you drop
Oh boy, I can't tell you how sad I feel
And tonight, is just another kink in your steel
(Oh, yeah)
Shoulda known where the man was at
Shoulda known he was coming to make me
I shoulda recognized the plan of attack
When he turned and he called me, baby
Shoulda known where the man was at
Shoulda known he was coming to make me
Shoulda come with a party rap
So I know where the night would take me
Take me, something
(Take me)
Something kinda, ooooh
Jumping on my toot, toot
Something 'side of me
Wants some part of you, ooooh
Something kinda, ooooh
Makes my heart go boom, boom
Something 'side of me
Wanting what you do, ooooh
Something kinda, ooooh
Jumping on my toot, toot
Something 'side of me
Wants some part of you, ooooh
Something kinda, ooooh
Makes my heart go boom, boom
Something 'side of me
Wanting what you do, ooooh
The main theme of "Something Kinda Ooooh" is the feeling of desire or attraction towards someone. The lyrics express a sense of urgency to "heat it up" and "rock until you drop" in order to fulfill this desire or feeling of attraction. The repetition of "something kinda ooooh" throughout the song adds to the playful and flirty tone, hinting at a kind of mysterious and indescribable attraction.
The verses are interspersed with calls to action like "jumping on my toot toot" and "bumping in the back room," and the chorus emphasizes the heart-pumping feeling of desire with "makes my heart go boom boom." The lyrics also hint at the idea of living in the moment and seizing the opportunity to act on this attraction, as seen in lines like "if you wanna line on me, now no, wait till the band gonna play real slow."
Line by Line Meaning
I've got to heat it up
I need to get fired up and energized
Doctor, got to heat it up
Metaphorically speaking, I need a doctor to give me a shot of motivation
I've got till 3 o'clock
I only have until 3am to party and have a good time
I've got to rock until you drop
I have to party hard and make you dance until you can't take it anymore
Till you drop, something, ahh
I'm determined to make you dance until you just can't keep up anymore
Something kinda, ooooh
There's a certain feeling, an excitement that's happening
Jumping on my toot, toot
I'm dancing energetically with my favorite partner
Something 'side of me
I'm feeling a strong desire to connect with you
Wants some part of you, ooooh
I'm craving a certain physical and emotional connection with you
Makes my heart go boom, boom
I'm feeling an intense attraction to you that makes my heart skip a beat
Wanting what you do, ooooh
I'm wanting everything that you can offer and more
Bumping in the back room
I'm getting down and dirty with you somewhere private
When tomorrow comes
Once the night is over and we have to leave each other
Baby, I won't even know your name
I won't remember who you are
Baby, so good want to follow on by
I had a really good time and would love to do it again
But I'll never meet you, never see you again
It's unlikely that we'll ever cross paths again
If you wanna [unverified] line on me, now no
Don't try to use a pickup line on me, it won't work
Wait till the band gonna play real slow
Slow dance with me later
If you want your hands on me
I want you to touch me
I'm digging you up
I'm really into you
Can't dance, no pain, no gain, no show
Dancing is hard work, but it's worth it for the fun we're having
Jump to the beat all night don't roll
Let's dance all night long without stopping
You got to keep up
You need to match my energy and enthusiasm
Oh boy, I can't tell you how sad I feel
I'm feeling regret about something that happened
And tonight, is just another kink in your steel
Tonight is just another obstacle in our relationship
Shoulda known where the man was at
I should have known what to expect from him
Shoulda known he was coming to make me
I should have known that he had ulterior motives
I shoulda recognized the plan of attack
I should have realized what he was up to
When he turned and he called me, baby
When he did something suggestive or romantic, I fell for it
Shoulda come with a party rap
I should have come prepared to party hard and have fun
So I know where the night would take me
So I could have a better idea of what to expect for the night
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Philipp Fuldner, Michael Bellina, Nick Coler, Miranda Eleanor Defonbrune Cooper, Brian Thomas Higgins, Jodi Lei, Timothy Martin Powell, Giselle Roberta Sommerville, Andre Tegeler, BRIAN HIGGINS, MIRANDA ELEANOR DE FONBRUN COOPER, JODIE LEI, GISELLE SOMMER
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@skad5971
RIP Sarah! We will always love you! ♥️
@stevechristie2569
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 💔
@mamanik7627
She left her mark. RIP
@darry1004
Nicola and Cheryl killed it there
@hankamania
The "Jumpin' on my tutu" one-legged hop in heels is truly impressive. I wonder how many falls there were in rehearsal.
@DavidJamesMinogue
The intro choreography is a work of art.
@andreafry3428
One of the best things I've ever seen !
@radicalkindness2600
Cheryl must really love performing this song, you could tell she had a FIRE
@Cam-ss9rb
Love or hate Cheryl there is no denying girl knows how to perform
@jamie_c.johnson
All of them, know how to put on a performance.