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.
Whole Lotta History
Girls Aloud Lyrics
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Looking up what's falling down, yeah
I can't talk I've gone back the wrong way
What is the use in what I say?
I hear myself complain so I can do it again
Do it again
I give myself the blame so I get back up again
Baby, I miss you, so tell me
Is she really that beautiful? Woah
Each time she's kissed you, tell me
Is it that really that good for you?
Does she love you like I never could?
Hold you tender tell you everything's good? Woah
Would she hurt you? 'cause I never could
Does she hold your body tight all night baby?
I'm talking bout a whole lotta history
I can't find a way to show what you mean to me
I've fallen all around when you miss me
I don't know what to do so tell me baby
Hello, did you call me?
I thought it didn't matter that you're gone
And I know, end of story
Now there's nothing but a shadow where my heart shone
I'm dammed if I do and I'm dammed and if I don't
But you cost me so much love, yeah
So finally I just decided to go
I know I've had enough, so tell me that you're not alone
I'm talking bout a whole lotta history
I can't find a way to show what you mean to me
I've fallen all around when you miss me
I don't know what to do so tell me baby
I'm talking bout a whole lotta history
I can't find a way to show what you mean to me
I've fallen all around when you miss me
I don't know what to do so tell me baby
And it keeps me spinning
And controls what happens to Monday, to Monday
And it might sound crazy
But your voice still leaves me all funky, all funky
And it keeps me spinning
And controls what happens to Monday, to Monday
And it might sound crazy
But your voice still leaves me all funky, all funky
The song "Whole Lotta History" by Girls Aloud is a heartbreak song about someone who's still hung up on their previous relationship. The song starts with the singer admitting that they can't talk as they look up at what's falling down, indicating that they are in a state of confusion and disarray. They wonder what's the use of what they say as they hear themselves complain and blame themselves. They miss their ex-partner and wonder if their new partner is better than them. They question whether the new person loves them the way they should have but never did. The singer is haunted by memories of their ex, and their voice still leaves them all funky, indicative of the emotional turmoil they are going through. The song ends with the singer admitting that they need help to move on and figure out what to do.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't talk, I've got the wrong way
I don't know how to express myself properly
Looking up what's falling down, yeah
Trying to understand something that's already gone wrong
I can't talk I've gone back the wrong way
I'm stuck in my own confusion
What is the use in what I say?
I feel like nothing I say matters
I hear myself complain so I can do it again
Do it again
I keep repeating the same negative behavior and complaints
I give myself the blame so I get back up again
Get out of the rain
I take responsibility for my mistakes and try to move on from them
Baby, I miss you, so tell me
Is she really that beautiful? Woah
I can't stop thinking about you and I'm curious about your new partner's appearance
Each time she's kissed you, tell me
Is it that really that good for you?
I wonder if her actions towards you really make you happy
Does she love you like I never could?
Hold you tender tell you everything's good? Woah
I question whether she can make you feel the same way I did
Would she hurt you? 'cause I never could
Does she hold your body tight all night baby?
I can't imagine ever hurting you and I wonder if she treats you with the same care and affection
Hello, did you call me?
I thought it didn't matter that you're gone
I'm caught off guard by your call because I thought you had moved on
And I know, end of story
Now there's nothing but a shadow where my heart shone
I've come to terms with our relationship ending and I feel like a part of me is missing
I'm dammed if I do and I'm dammed and if I don't
But you cost me so much love, yeah
I feel trapped in a difficult situation with you and it has caused me a great deal of emotional pain
So finally I just decided to go
I know I've had enough, so tell me that you're not alone
I've decided to move on from our relationship because I can't handle the pain anymore and I hope you have support during this time
And it keeps me spinning
And controls what happens to Monday, to Monday
I'm constantly thinking about you and it affects my daily life
And it might sound crazy
But your voice still leaves me all funky, all funky
Hearing your voice still has a strong effect on me and makes me feel emotional
I'm talking bout a whole lotta history
I can't find a way to show what you mean to me
I've fallen all around when you miss me
I don't know what to do so tell me baby
Our history together is important to me but I don't know how to express it, so please tell me how you feel
I'm talking bout a whole lotta history
I can't find a way to show what you mean to me
I've fallen all around when you miss me
I don't know what to do so tell me baby
Our past together still weighs heavily on my mind and emotions and I need your help to move forward
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, GISELLE ROBERTA SOMMERVILLE, JAMES BRIAN ALEXANDER, LISA COWLING, MIRANDA ELEANOR DE FONBRUNE COOPER, PAUL ROBERT WOODS, TIM ELLIOT LARCOMBE
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@ellebelle8830
Rip Sarah Harding you and girls aloud were a big part of my childhood rest in peace beautiful lady β€οΈ
@anthonydove2797
Same so heartbreaking
@traceydacosta1187
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@natashaing4999
My Dad played their Greatest Hits the other day, and it was amazing to recap the memories βΊοΈβ€ but it makes me miss my childhood and Sarah ππ’
@jadennelson7157
Lovely beauitful
@esmeandgeorgia
Here to pay my respects to Sarah Harding, she looked stunning in this video walking down the river in Paris. RIP Sarah, no age to die at 39 x
@traceydacosta1187
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@traceydacosta1187
So very sad a beautiful talented woman with the world at her feet. So brave. But what annoys me is the lady has left behind family & friends who must be devastated. They break the news that she has passed from that terrible disease & cannot redid Sarah
Who had drug, alcohol, problems lived to party hard. Please have a heart, how would you like it if it was a member of your family. Show Respect. Sarah Rest in peace darling, sing with the Angels. Thankyou for entertaining us. God bless.β€οΈ
@traceydacosta1187
Spelling mistake resist & Iβm referring to the paps and news readers too. I wonβt buy anything now thatβs cruel to those who cannot defend themselves. Apologies for spelling. Stay safe have good day.π