As an actress she is best known for her work on British television, in particular playing Hattie Tavernier in BBC's EastEnders from 1990-1993. She has also had various roles in film and theatre, which have included playing Belle in the West End musical, Beauty and the Beast in 1999. She has taken part in several celebrity based reality television shows, and in June 2007 she became a panelist for ITV's topical chat show, Loose Women. She was married to the ex-footballer, Mark Bright, for ten years, but the couple announced their separation in 2007.
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Girlfriend
Michelle Gayle Lyrics
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Sorry, I know I'm not supposed to say this,
But it's been killing me, so I'm about to say this.
But I see you girl up in the club, talking with her boyfriend, think I'm in love.
He looking at me, I'm looking right back, but I'm looking past him, she looking right back.
Like she wanna get freaky with K, I'm off the patron so I'm like "okay"
Plus she rocking him fresh Fendis that I like, walk like I like, talk like I like.
My body gets me in the VIP, close to him means close to she.
I like your girlfriend and I think she's feeling me, too.
I like your girlfriend, even though you think I'm talking about you.
I like your girlfriend, I know why we caught each other's eye.
I like your girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend.
One more shot out of this shit that I'm drinking and I will be all up in her ear singing
But you don't know what I'd be thinking, but I know she thinking what I be thinking.
Shots with your boys, while your girl is dancing,
All up on me, man your girl is dancing.
Caught you in my eye, like fuck them guys,
A crazy connection and I don't know why.
My body gets me in the VIP,
Close to him means close to she.
I know who I am and I'm not confused,
But tonight you make me wish I was a dude.
I like your girlfriend and I think she's feeling me, too.
I like your girlfriend, even though you think I'm talking about you.
I like your girlfriend, I know why we caught each other's eye.
I like your girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend.
If you found love in the club, put your drinks up
If you're looking good and don't give a what, put your drinks up.
I'm feeling real good, feeling sexy tonight,
Switch it up a little or I make you shy
She all on me and it feel so right,
I'm just might tonight.
I like your girlfriend and I think she's feeling me, too.
I like your girlfriend, even though you think I'm talking about you.
I like your girlfriend, I know why we caught each other's eye.
I like your girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend.
The song "Girlfriend" by Michelle Gayle discusses a complicated love triangle that arises when the singer notices a girl she is attracted to in the club with her boyfriend. The singer describes their initial attraction towards the girl, despite knowing it's wrong to intrude on someone else's relationship. The song depicts the various scenarios in which the singer and the girl catch each other's eye, like when they're dancing or when the singer is in the VIP section of the club. Despite her attraction towards the girlfriend, the singer remains aware of her own identity and isn't confused about her sexuality. However, she can't help but feel envious of her boyfriend's proximity to the girl she's attracted to, and at times, wishes she had been born a man.
The song plays with the idea of attraction, whether it be between two individuals, or towards someone else's partner. It's a bold and honest look at the kinds of conflicting desires that people can experience when they're out clubbing. The lyrics of "Girlfriend" ultimately leave listeners to decide whether or not they agree with the singer's decision to pursue someone else's partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry, I know I'm not supposed to say this,
I'm aware that society frowns upon what I'm about to say,
But it's been killing me, so I'm about to say this.
I've been holding in my feelings and it's been causing me distress.
But I see you girl up in the club, talking with her boyfriend, think I'm in love.
I spotted you with your partner at the club and I think I'm falling for you.
He looking at me, I'm looking right back, but I'm looking past him, she looking right back.
We're exchanging glances, but I'm mostly looking at you instead of him, and you're doing the same.
Like she wanna get freaky with K, I'm off the patron so I'm like "okay"
You seem interested in doing something wild with me, and I'm willing to go along with it because I'm a little drunk.
Plus she rocking him fresh Fendis that I like, walk like I like, talk like I like.
You're wearing these really cool Fendi clothes that I admire and you're carrying yourself in a way that I find attractive.
My body gets me in the VIP, close to him means close to she.
My body and looks grant me access to VIP areas where I can be near you because you're with him.
I know who I am and I'm not confused, but tonight she make me wish I was a dude.
I'm aware of my identity and not lost, but tonight I wish I were a man in order to pursue you without judgement.
Caught you in my eye, like fuck them guys,
I noticed you and thought to myself, forget about your boyfriend,
A crazy connection and I don't know why.
There's an inexplicable, but strong, attraction or spark between us.
If you found love in the club, put your drinks up
If you found someone at the club you genuinely care about or enjoy being with, raise a glass to it.
If you're looking good and don't give a what, put your drinks up.
If you're feeling confident about your appearance and don't care about others' opinions, raise a glass.
I'm feeling real good, feeling sexy tonight,
I'm feeling great and confident about myself this evening,
Switch it up a little or I make you shy
I might do something unexpected that catches your attention and makes you uncomfortable, but intrigued.
She all on me and it feel so right,
You're all over me, and it feels like this is exactly where I'm supposed to be.
I'm just might tonight.
I might take action and pursue you tonight.
I like your girlfriend and I think she's feeling me, too.
I like you, even though you're with someone, and I think you might like me back.
I like your girlfriend, even though you think I'm talking about you.
I like your partner, but you assume I'm talking about you instead.
I like your girlfriend, I know why we caught each other's eye.
I like your partner, and I'm aware that we're drawn to each other for some reason.
I like your girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend.
I really like your partner, and I can't help but repeat it several times.
Contributed by Skyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.