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.
Teenage Dirtbag
Girls Aloud Lyrics
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I have a dream about him.
He rings my bell
I got gym class in half an hour.
oh how he rocks
In Keds and nike socks.
But he doesn't know who I am
Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Yeah I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Listen to Iron Maiden baby with me
Ooohoooooo
His girlfriend's a bitch
She has an attitude
And she'd simply kick
My ass if she knew the truth
She lives on my block
She drives while I rock
And she doesn't know who I am
And she doesn't give a damn about me...
cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Yeah I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Listen to iron maiden baby with me
Ooohoooooo
Oh yeah dirtbag
No, he doesn't know what he's missing.
Oh yeah dirtbag
No, he doesn't know what he's missing yeah yeah
Man I feel like mould
It's prom night and I am lonely.
Low and behold
He's walking over to me.
This must be fake
My lip starts to shake.
How does he know who I am?
And why does he give a damn about me?
"I've got two tickets
To Iron Maiden baby
Come with me Friday-
Don't say maybe.
I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
Like you . . . Ooohoo Hoo Hooooooo"
Oh yeah dirtbag
No, he doesn't know what he's missing.
Oh yeah dirtbag
No, he doesn't know what he's missing yeah yeah
The song "Teenage Dirtbag" by Girls Aloud is a cover of the original song by American rock band Wheatus. The song is about a teenage girl who has a crush on a boy named Noel but feels ignored because of her social status. She feels like an outcast who doesn't fit in with the popular crowd and calls herself a "teenage dirtbag." In the first verse, the singer daydreams about Noel, and she's excited whenever he's around, but she knows that he doesn't know she exists.
The second verse reveals that Noel has a girlfriend who is mean and would beat the singer if she knew her true feelings. The girl describes feeling like an outsider, while Noel's girlfriend drives by while she's listening to her favorite band Iron Maiden. The chorus repeats the phrase "Teenage Dirtbag" and invites the listener to join in while listening to Iron Maiden with her. The singer feels worthless because of her unpopularity and lack of social status.
The last verse has the singer feeling hopeless on prom night, but Noel approaches her and miraculously knows who she is. He invites her to see Iron Maiden, and the singer is surprised that someone like him would pay attention to her. The song's message is one of anti-bullying and acceptance of people who may not fit in with the crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
His name is Noel
The girl has a dream about a boy named Noel
He rings my bell
Noel is calling the girl's house
I got gym class in half an hour
The girl is busy and has an upcoming class soon
oh how he rocks
Noel has a great style and vibe
In Keds and nike socks.
Noel is fashionable, wearing cool shoes and socks.
But he doesn't know who I am
Noel is not aware of the girl's existence.
And he doesn't give a damn about me.
Noel does not care for the girl
Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
The girl feels like an insignificant nobody
Yeah I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
The girl thinks of herself as a lowly individual
Listen to Iron Maiden baby with me
The girl wants to share a memorable moment with Noel by enjoying music from their shared taste in Iron Maiden music.
Ooohoooooo
Exclamation of the girl's hopeful anticipation with Noel.
His girlfriend's a bitch
Noel has a mean girlfriend
She has an attitude
Noel's girlfriend is unpleasant to deal with
And she'd simply kick
The girlfriend is violent & confrontational
My ass if she knew the truth
The girlfriend would harm the girl if she knew the girl likes Noel
She lives on my block
The girlfriend lives near the girl
She drives while I rock
The girl is listening to music while the girlfriend drives.
And she doesn't know who I am
The girl is not known by Noel's girlfriend
And she doesn't give a damn about me...
Noel's girlfriend does not care for the girl either.
oh how he rocks
Noel still looks cool to the girl.
Cause I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
The girl continuously recognizes her low status
Yeah, I'm just a teenage dirtbag baby
The girl emphasizes on how much of an outcast she is.
Listen to iron maiden baby with me
The girl still wishes to enjoy Iron Maiden music with Noel.
Ooohoooooo
The girl is still hopeful despite the odds being stacked against her.
Oh yeah dirtbag
The girl still thinks of Noel as a dirtbag
No, he doesn't know what he's missing.
Noel is unaware that he could be missing out on a potential partner
Man I feel like mould
The girl feels terrible and unwanted on her prom night
It's prom night and I am lonely.
The girl is feeling unwanted while people are paired off for prom night
Low and behold
Surprisingly, Noel approaches the girl
He's walking over to me.
Noel is walking towards the girl's direction
This must be fake
The girl is doubting what's happening is true.
My lip starts to shake.
The girl's lip begins to tremble due to her saying little due to shock.
How does he know who I am?
The girl is surprised that Noel now recognizes her
And why does he give a damn about me?
The girl is wondering why Noel is interested in her now
"I've got two tickets
Noel offers two tickets to an Iron Maiden concert to the girl
To Iron Maiden baby
The tickets are for an Iron Maiden concert
Come with me Friday-
The concert is taking place on Friday.
Don't say maybe.
Noel insists that the girl doesn't refuse his offer
Like you . . . Ooohoo Hoo Hooooooo"
Noel reveals to the girl that he's not a dirtbag like she thought
Oh yeah dirtbag
The girl acknowledges that Noel is right beside her and not a dirtbag
No, he doesn't know what he's missing.
Noel doesn't realize he could be with the girl
Oh yeah dirtbag
The girl is happy as she realizes she's not a dirtbag either
No, he doesn't know what he's missing yeah yeah
Noel is still unaware of what he could be missing out on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendan Brown
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Drew Jameson
Rip Sarah, great video 🧡🧡
Sorry You're Not A Winner
Rest in paradise Sarah, i love you.
clubOrange
this is beyond adorable
oliviaspet
Nicola looks so stunning and cute I can't deal with this
I need sleep🩰
14 years ago can you believe that my mom sent me this
Basil II Macedonia
RIP Sarah Harding
pan andro
so cute😂💓
itz.kur0m1
👍👍
Mimi
Nadine's dancing is awkward :)
Sammy H. Redwood
Her dance was amazing.