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.
Room on the 3rd Floor
McFly Lyrics
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I'm not tired enough to sleep
One bed is broken, next room is smokin'
Air conditioning's stuck on heat
And outside it's rainin' hear the guest upstairs complainin'
'Bout the room that's got their TV too loud
'Cause the times like these remind me
Wake up early, 'round seven thirty
House keeping knockin' on my door
Do not disturb sign, the back of her mind
I must have left it on the floor
My eyes are hurting 'cause the cheap nylon curtains
Let's the sunlight creep in through from the clouds
'Cause the times like these remind me
That I've got to keep my feet on the ground
Na na na
Na na na
Na na na
I guess the times like these remind me
I guess the times like these remind me
I guess the times like these remind me
That I've got to keep my feet on the ground
Na na na
Na na na
Na na na
No, no
I guess the times like these remind me
I guess the times like these remind me
I guess the times like these remind me
That I've got to keep my feet on the ground
The opening lines of McFly’s song “Room on the 3rd Floor” set the scene for an uncomfortable stay in an unsatisfactory hotel room, with the repeated phrase “not what we asked for” suggesting a sense of disappointment or betrayal. The singer of the song reveals that they are not tired enough to sleep, presumably due to the noise and discomfort of their surroundings. They describe a broken bed and a smoking room, an air conditioning system that is stuck on heat, and rain outside that is causing other guests to complain.
Despite the challenges of their situation, the singer comes to an important realization during these difficult times: they must keep their feet on the ground. This phrase can be interpreted as a reminder to stay grounded, humble, and focused on what's important, even in the face of setbacks or adversity. The repetition of the phrase “I guess the times like these remind me” highlights the importance of this lesson, suggesting that it may be a hard-learned truth that requires repeated reminders.
Overall, McFly’s “Room on the 3rd Floor” offers a relatable story about a less-than-ideal experience in a hotel room, while also imparting an important lesson about resilience and staying grounded.
Line by Line Meaning
Room on the third floor, not what we asked for
Our room is on the third floor but it's not the one we wanted
I'm not tired enough to sleep
I'm not sleepy, I can't fall asleep
One bed is broken, next room is smokin'
One of the beds is damaged and the room next door has smoke
Air conditioning's stuck on heat
The air conditioning won't go below warm temperature
And outside it's rainin' hear the guest upstairs complainin'
It's raining outside and I can hear a guest in the room above ours complaining
'Bout the room that's got their TV too loud
They're complaining about the room with a loud TV
'Cause the times like these remind me
These experiences serve as a reminder
That I've got to keep my feet on the ground
That I need to stay grounded and not lose perspective
Wake up early, 'round seven thirty
I wake up at around 7:30 in the morning
House keeping knockin' on my door
Housekeeping is knocking on my door
Do not disturb sign, the back of her mind
I must have left the 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the floor and she ignored it
My eyes are hurting 'cause the cheap nylon curtains
The cheap nylon curtains are letting in too much sunlight, hurting my eyes.
Let's the sunlight creep in through from the clouds
The sunlight is creeping through the clouds and into the room
Na na na
Words used as an interlude or filler and portraying emotions
No, no
Another way of conveying an emotion
I guess the times like these remind me
These moments are a reminder to me
That I've got to keep my feet on the ground
To stay level headed
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL ALAN JONES, THOMAS MICHAEL FLETCHER
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yunita rosalinda
Room on the third floor, not what we asked for
I'm not tired enough to sleep
One bed is broken, next room is smokin'
Air conditioning's stuck on heat
And outside it's rainin' hear the guest upstairs complainin'
'Bout the room that's got their TV too loud
'Cause the times like these remind me
That I've got to keep my feet on the ground
Wake up early, 'round seven thirty
House keeping knockin' on my door
Do not disturb sign, the back of her mind
I must have left it on the floor
My eyes are hurting 'cause the cheap nylon curtains
Let's the sunlight creep in through from the clouds
'Cause the times like these remind me
That I've got to keep my feet on the ground
Na na na
Na na na
Na na na
I guess the times like these remind me
I guess the times like these remind me
I guess the times like these remind me
That I've got to keep my feet on the ground
Na na na
Na na na
Na na na
No, no
I guess the times like these remind me
I guess the times like these remind me
I guess the times like these remind me
That I've got to keep my feet on the ground
Sungjem Imsong
"Room On The Third Floor"
Room on the third floor
Not what we asked for
I’m not tired enough to sleep
One bed is broken,
Next room is smoking,
Air-conditioning’s stuck on heat.
Outside it's raining,
Hear the guest upstairs complaining
about the room that’s got their TV too loud,
'Cos its times like these remind me
That I gotta keep my feet on the ground
Wake up early
Round 7:30
Housekeeping knocking on my door
"Do not disturb" sign
The back of her mind
I must’ve left it on the floor
(Yeah)
My eyes are hurting
'cause the cheap nylon curtains
Let the sunlight creep in through from the clouds
Cos at times like these remind me
That I gotta keep my feet on the ground
Na na na na
Na na na naaaa
Na na na na
Na na na naaa
'Cos its times like these remind me
'Cos its times like these remind me
'Cos its times like these remind me
That I gotta keep my feet on the ground
Na na na na
Na na na naaa
Na na na na
Na na na naaa
'Cos its times like these remind me
(Times like these remind me)
'Cos its times like these remind me
(Times like these remind me)
Cos its times like these remind me
That I gotta keep my feet on the ground
Nicolas Garay
McFly always make me feel like everything it's ok, even when I feel like I'm going to crash, infinite wellness for this group
M R
13 years on and this is still the coolest MV ever
I still want one of these sets 😂
Anonymous Anonymous
I remember seeing this when I was like 11. Such a cool music video. I liked Dougie the best, but Danny was always 'the hot one' according my tween magazines haha
A Doo
This is my favourite song ever don't ask me why 🤷♀️
Lindy Greg
Great lyrics Love this video, so clever love Danny’s voice 😍
Darcy Jones
My favourite mcfly song along with stargirl! Love the wedding speech version too 😂'thanks to Danny for making me happy by thinking eggs a vegetable'
Food Review UK
This video is so fucking good. Did it win awards?
Chris Dynamo
Their live performance at the Royal Albert Hall is even better, particularly the end, it's on youtube, you've got to check it out.
Mina tos
+scott chen haha! omg
scott chen
+Food Review UK it won my heart <3