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.
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Girls Aloud Lyrics
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Welcome girl
Step into a world
Where the city never sleeps
The music rocks
And the beat never stops
Let the bass line kick your feet
When the beat box grooves
Never felt this feeling before
You know that you want it
So show that you got it
For sure, for sure
No sleep for the wicked
No fun for the good
Take it or leave it
You know that you should
No sleep for the wicked
No fun for the good
You're living a lie to where we should
Stop
'cause now we're back on top
And everywhere that we go
We're gonna let the beat drop
I said
Stop
'cause now we're back on top
And everywhere that we go
We're gonna let the beat drop
We're gonna let the beat drop
When the city chills
We get our thrills
It's the good times rolled into one
Hit the floor
'cause the music is pure
Give it up and join the fun
No sleep for the wicked
No fun for the good
Take it or leave it
You know that you should
No sleep for the wicked
No fun for the good
You're living a lie to where we should
Stop
'cause now we're back on top
And everywhere that we go
We're gonna let the beat drop
I said
Stop
'cause now we're back on top
And everywhere that we go
We're gonna let the beat drop
Move to the groove
Of the soothing beat
Show what we know
'cause that's all you need
Stop
'cause now we're back on top
And everywhere that we go
We're gonna let the beat drop
I said
Stop
'cause now we're back on top
And everywhere that we go
We're gonna let the beat drop
"Stop" by Girls Aloud is an upbeat pop song that invites the listener to enter a world where the city never sleeps and the music never stops. The song is about having fun, letting loose, and forgetting the stresses of the world. The first verse welcomes the listener to the world of the song, where the beat never stops and the bass line makes you want to dance. The second verse talks about how the party never ends and how the music is pure, leading to lots of fun on the dance floor.
The chorus is a call to action, inviting the listener to stop what they are doing, let loose, and dance to the beat. The lyrics "no sleep for the wicked, no fun for the good" suggest that everyone should join in on the fun and not worry about their responsibilities. The song encourages the listener to take a break from their normal routine and just enjoy life.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of dancing to the soothing beat and showing off what you know. Overall, the song has an empowering message that encourages people to forget their worries and join the party.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome boy
We invite you, young man, to join us on this adventure
Welcome girl
We invite you, young woman, to join us on this adventure
Step into a world
Join us on this journey into a different realm
Where the city never sleeps
We are in a place where excitement is always around
The music rocks
The musical experience is fantastic, exhilarating
And the beat never stops
The rhythm is continuous, persistent and all-encompassing
Let the bass line kick your feet
The powerful bass of the music is making your feet move involuntarily
When the beat box grooves
When the beat box is working in its prime …
Get down and move
Then you should get up and dance
Never felt this feeling before
This feeling is novel and intense
You know that you want it
You are desiring this experience without knowing why
So show that you got it
Demonstrate your enjoyment to everyone present
For sure, for sure
You are sure, confirmed
No sleep for the wicked
Those who do evil deeds cannot rest
No fun for the good
Those who lead a moral life do not have fun
Take it or leave it
You can choose to join us or not
You know that you should
You know that you want to join us
You're living a lie to where we should
You've been lying to yourself, join and be true
Stop
The excitement has calmed down
'cause now we're back on top
After the excitement has ebbed, it has again surged
And everywhere that we go
Everywhere our group is present
We're gonna let the beat drop
Our group will keep up the exciting music
I said
I have repeated this message
Move to the groove
Dance to the rhythm of the music
Of the soothing beat
The rhythm of the music is calming and reassuring
Show what we know
Show everyone the dance moves you have learned
'cause that's all you need
This dance is all you need to join us in the excitement
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: COOPER, SHAY
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