Prior to the formation of Girls Can't Catch, Brown was a member of Hope, a girl group which rose to fame on The X Factor. Hope made into the live shows, but were the seventh act eliminated (fifth place overall). Agnew, of MTV's Urban Base, was voted as the winner of the original Hugo Urban Rules (2006) by US soul legend Jo, UK rapper Sway, and Terri Walker. She went on to work with Colin Emmanual (aka 'C' Swing) and Gerard Logan (aka SoundBwoy), and the 411's Tisha Martin and Tanya Bonyface. In 2009, she was invited to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, recording the original version of "My Time" with Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Diane Warren.
The group's name was originally offered to The Saturdays, but the group turned it down. They first became known while performing as the opening act for Girls Aloud on their 'Out of Control Tour' in 2009. Their debut single entitled "Keep Your Head Up" was released August 2, 2009 and entered the UK singles chart at 26. They performed at the iTunes Festival, performing "Keep Your Head Up", "Red" (Daniel Merriweather cover) and their second single "Echo". Echo was originally scheduled for a November release, but was pushed back for unknown reasons, with a new release date of 18 January 2010. Phoebe Brown quit in 2010 to go to University. The group subsequently split.
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Echo
Girls Can't Catch Lyrics
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To be my boyfriend, can't you hear my heart break
Can't you tell how your silence is making me feel
When your always away even though your right here
Everytime that I try to discuss what's going on
Everytime that you don't wanna tell me what is wrong
Feels like I keep giving all to you
All I hear is my echo echo echo
Echo echo echo,
Echo echo echo, oh oh x2
I'm running out of very bad things to say
I don't wanna give up but this is not ok
Everytime that you're turning you're back to me in bed
Everytime that I can't figure what is in your head
Feels like I keep giving all to you
But I never get anything back
All I hear is my echo echo echo
Echo echo echo,
Echo echo echo, oh oh x2
Why don't you put all your cards on the table
Can't read your mind I'm just not able
To keep a smile when it feels like your letting go
Don't wanna keep on turning
In my bed 'cause my heart is churning
For a sign that I'm really not on my own
All I hear is my echo echo echo
Echo echo echo,
Echo echo echo, oh oh x3
In Girls Can't Catch's song Echo, the lyrics speak of a relationship that is not working out. The singer is expressing her frustration to her partner who is always physically present but emotionally distant. The first verse sets the tone for the song as the singer makes it clear that being in a relationship requires more than just physical presence, it requires emotional connection too. The singer is hurting because the partner is not fully present, leading to her feeling as though she is alone even though she is not. The chorus repeats itself multiple times, further emphasizing her feeling of loneliness and the lack of communication in the relationship. The second verse is more intense as the singer mentions that they have exhausted all the negative things to say that can still be applied to the relationship. It is clear that the relationship is deteriorating, and the singer is asking for her partner to be honest with her, to express what is wrong, and put their cards on the table. She is pleading for her partner to not give up on the relationship and to make an effort in keeping it alive.
Overall, the lyrics of this song are relatable to anyone who has been in a relationship where they feel alone, emotionally disconnected, and where communication has failed. The singer is expressing how challenging and painful it is when one person is trying but the other isn't. The constant repetition of the chorus in the song furthers the message that the singer is trying to convey: the echoes from their failed communication highlighting the breakdown of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you honestly think that this is all it takes
You believed that our relationship only required the bare minimum efforts from your side.
To be my boyfriend, can't you hear my heart break
Being with me goes beyond superficial dating, and your neglect is breaking my heart.
Can't you tell how your silence is making me feel
Your lack of communication is causing me emotional distress, and you seem unaware of it.
When your always away even though your right here
Your physical presence is not enough for me to feel connected with you, especially when you are mentally and emotionally absent.
Everytime that I try to discuss what's going on
I am making an effort to communicate and address our issues.
Everytime that you don't wanna tell me what is wrong
However, you are not reciprocating my efforts and choosing to keep me in the dark.
Feels like I keep giving all to you
I am trying my best to work on our relationship and giving my all to you.
But I never get anything back
Unfortunately, I am not receiving the same efforts and commitment from you.
All I hear is my echo echo echo
I feel like I am talking to myself and getting no response or acknowledgment from you.
Why don't you put all your cards on the table
I am asking you to be honest and transparent with me about your thoughts and feelings.
Can't read your mind I'm just not able
I cannot guess what you are thinking or feeling, and it is not fair for you to expect me to know without any communication.
To keep a smile when it feels like your letting go
I am struggling to maintain a positive outlook when it seems like you are losing interest in our relationship.
Don't wanna keep on turning
I do not want to keep going through the same cycle of neglect and heartbreak.
In my bed 'cause my heart is churning
I cannot even find comfort in our physical intimacy because my emotional pain is causing turmoil.
For a sign that I'm really not on my own
I am looking for any indication that you are still invested in our relationship and not leaving me alone.
Echo echo echo, oh oh x3
All I hear is the repeated sound of my own voice because you are not responding or listening to me.
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@WedgePee
The short-lived girl group's second and last single. It's about as mediocre as the first one.
The flutter at 1:36 appears to be ripped from Steve Miller's 1976 song Threshold, and the delay effect on the vocals somewhat fits the title.
Although the songs at the top of the charts really started to stink around this time (Little Fix would come onto the scene two years later), it's not hard to see why this lot were dropped by their label. As I said for their first single, the band's name was atrocious. They only existed to increase the numbers on their manager's paycheque, and not many people bought this, knowing that the market was already saturated.
With the exception of their officially unreleased album, which I understand was leaked when they got dropped, I've only got one more song of theirs to review, Love Shy. Let's see how that one holds up.
5.5/10.
@jaynedecatte5995
I remember listening to this on my Pop Princesses 2010 CD. I had it on repeat all the time. I must have sent my mum mad with that album
@liahcastro371
Eu tive esse cd também ,sou de Brasil . Eu amava❤️🥺
@legallybrunette2001
me
@jamesreidford6530
This was a good track’ I mostly played She Wolf.
@shaziasaida
Brought back so many memories 😭😭
@charliebailey4319
Shazia Lalloo so sad
@danieltimothy6434
I remember being 17 and this song feeling SOOOOO relevant!! ❤️
@tircia.a
Omg 2023 and still one of my favourite ❤
@AlishaAziz
This was my favourite song of 2010
@user-tj5tk6ue2v
I love it big up daizy