They are managed by Prestige Management, and were signed to the Island Records label from their launch (2004) until December 2007, before creating their own label, Super Records. McFly is also the youngest band ever to have an album debut at #1.
McFly appeared in the teen comedy film Just My Luck, starring Lindsay Lohan and Chris Pine, in 2006. The band played themselves in the film and released a US album, Just My Luck, which was also used as the film's soundtrack.
08 The Guy Who Turned Her Down
McFly Lyrics
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Since she drove off and left me standin' in a haze
Because I've been so out of order
Yes I have babe
My new found love showed up and blew her out the water
And it's so not easy
(I know she'll say)
(I love the way)
You please me
[Chorus]
I can't believe I've found
A girl who turned my life around
She suddenly came on to me
Pinned me down
On the ground
I could have pushed away
But I didn't know what she'd say
I'm glad I'm not the guy who turned her down
I cut my social life in two
I quit my city job so I could be here with you
My friends say I'm a fool in love
But I'm not babe
Its worth my while because you're what my dreams are made of
'Cause you look like
(A beauty queen)
Sucked in by
(A tractor beam)
You know I
[Chorus]
The years go by
I wonder why
She had run to me
So glad that she met me
And life without you baby just don't know where I would be
I can't believe I've found
A girl who turned my life around
She suddenly came on to me
Yea I'm glad I'm not the guy who turned her down (down, down)
I'm glad I'm not the guy who turned her down
The lyrics to McFly's "The Guy Who Turned Her Down" tell the story of a man who had been left in a daze by an unknown woman. He meets a new woman who blows her out of the water, but the man is worried that the new woman may see him as sleazy. The chorus tells of how lucky the man feels to have found the new woman, who has turned his life around. He even quit his job to be with her and feels like their love is worth it.
The song is about finding new love after a heartbreak and the life-changing effects that can have on a person. The melody of the song is upbeat, with a catchy chorus that speaks to the joy of finding someone who makes life better. This theme is universal and relatable, as many people have experienced a breakup and the feeling of being lost, only to find someone who turns their life around.
Upon release, "The Guy Who Turned Her Down" received a positive response from fans and critics, with many praising the song's catchy chorus, relatable lyrics, and upbeat melody. The song's success helped to further cement McFly's status as a popular pop/rock band in the UK.
Line by Line Meaning
It hasn't been the best of days
I've been feeling down lately
Since she drove off and left me standin' in a haze
She left me feeling confused and lost
Because I've been so out of order
I've been behaving badly
Yes I have babe
I know I messed up
My new found love showed up and blew her out the water
I found someone better than her
And it's so not easy
It's been a difficult journey
(I know she'll say)
I anticipate her response
I'm sleazy
I know I haven't been the best partner
(I love the way)
But I still adore her
You please me
Because she makes me happy
I can't believe I've found
I am amazed that I found
A girl who turned my life around
She changed my life for the better
She suddenly came on to me
She pursued me unexpectedly
Pinned me down
She wouldn't let me go
On the ground
She had me under her control
I could have pushed away
I could have resisted her advances
But I didn't know what she'd say
I didn't want to risk losing her
I'm glad I'm not the guy who turned her down
I am happy that I didn't reject her
I cut my social life in two
I sacrificed my social life for her
I quit my city job so I could be here with you
I left my job to be with her
My friends say I'm a fool in love
My friends think I am acting foolishly by being with her
But I'm not babe
But I don't care
Its worth my while because you're what my dreams are made of
It's all worth it because she's my dream come true
You look like
You appear to be
(A beauty queen)
(As beautiful as a queen)
Sucked in by
I was instantly drawn in by
(A tractor beam)
(As if by a magnetic force)
The years go by
Time passes
I wonder why
I still question why
She had run to me
She came to me for comfort
So glad that she met me
I'm thrilled that we crossed paths
And life without you baby just don't know where I would be
I can't imagine my life without her
Yea I'm glad I'm not the guy who turned her down (down, down)
I am grateful that I accepted her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES BOURNE
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