N-Dubz were previously signed to Polydor Records before joining All Around the World Records. They had eight top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart, the most successful being "I Need You", which charted at number five.
Their debut album Uncle B was released on 17 November 2008 and debuted at number eleven on the UK Albums Chart. The album has since been certified platinum for shipments of over 300,000 in the UK. Their second album Against All Odds was released on 16 November 2009, which debuted at number 6 in the UK. It went platinum within approximately two months of release. The group announced they would be entering a hiatus in 2011 to concentrate on solo careers.
Discography:
Uncle B (2008)
Against All Odds (2009)
Love.Live.Life (2010)
Cold Shoulder
N-Dubz Lyrics
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(Yeah)why dont you come over
(Yeah) Warm up your cold shoulder
(Yeah) Yeah we can get crazy baby all night before we got sober
Look at yourself
Now that aint good for your health
If you carry on burning hot much longer the floor beneath us gon melt
Follow to me to the bar baby
Push on my gear stick and I'll drive you crazy
Take a look at the time
Baby quit playing games cuz the suns bout ro rise
We've been here
All night
Only live once so we might as well act like this
Why dont you come over
Warm up your cold shoulder
We can get crazy baby all night before we get sober
Wait for hangoverrs
Something for ya
Im gonna keep you up
Im gonna keep you up
Why dont you come over
Warm up your cold shoulder
We can get crazy baby all night
Before we get sober
Wait for hangovers
Something important
Im gonna keep you up tonight
(Instrumental)
Take a look
At the time
Baby quit playin games cuz the suns bout to rise
We've been here all night
Only live once so we might as well act like this
X2
Why dont you come over
Warm up your cold shoulder
We can get crazy baby all night before we get sober
Wait for hangovers
Somethin important
Im gonna keep you up tonight
No more talkin lets go
What you standin there for
Lets get tipsy
Lets get wasted
Then we'll party some more
No more talkin lets go
I just cant wait no more
Its time to hit the floor now
Im gonna give you up
X2
Why dont you come over
Warm up your cold shoulder
We can get crazy baby all night before we get sober
Wait for hangover
Something for yah
Im gonna keep you up
Im gonna keep you up
The song "Cold Shoulder" by N-Dubz is a party anthem that encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and have fun. The lyrics suggest that the person being addressed is hesitant to join the party and the singer is encouraging them to let loose and enjoy the night. The phrase "warm up your cold shoulder" is a metaphor for opening up and being more receptive to the party atmosphere. The lyrics also suggest that the night is a chance to live life to the fullest and make the most of every moment. The singer promises to keep the party going all night and help the person they are addressing forget about their worries.
The song has a catchy beat and upbeat tempo, which adds to the party vibe. The lyrics are fairly straightforward with a few notable metaphors, but they are delivered in a playful and engaging way that invites the listener to join in the fun. The repetition of the chorus encourages the listener to sing along and become part of the party atmosphere. Overall, "Cold Shoulder" is a lighthearted and fun song that encourages people to let their hair down and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
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An intro sound, not intended to convey any meaning
(Yeah)why dont you come over
Asking why the person is not coming over
(Yeah) Warm up your cold shoulder
Asking the person to be more open and friendly
(Yeah) Yeah we can get crazy baby all night before we got sober
Proposing to have a wild night before getting sober
Look at yourself
Encouraging the person to reflect on their behavior
Now that aint good for your health
Pointing out that the person's behavior is not healthy
If you carry on burning hot much longer the floor beneath us gon melt
Warning the person that their behavior can have dangerous consequences and lead to problems
Follow to me to the bar baby
Inviting the person to go to the bar with them
Otherwise we can take it to my Mercedes
Offering to take the person to their car
Push on my gear stick and I'll drive you crazy
Making a sexual innuendo by referring to the car's gear stick
Take a look at the time
Suggesting that they should not waste any time
Baby quit playing games cuz the suns bout ro rise
Telling the person to stop playing games and indicating that it's getting late
We've been here
Acknowledging that they have been spending time together
All night
Emphasizing the duration of their time together
Only live once so we might as well act like this
Encouraging the person to enjoy life to the fullest
Wait for hangoverrs
Anticipating the after-effects of a night of drinking
Something for ya
Offering something for the person
Im gonna keep you up
Implying that they will continue to be active all night
Im gonna keep you up
Repeating the previous implication
Why dont you come over
Reiterating the earlier invitation
Warm up your cold shoulder
Repeating the earlier request for the person to be more open and friendly
We can get crazy baby all night before we get sober
Repeating the earlier proposal to have a wild night
Wait for hangovers
Repeating the anticipation of the after-effects of a night of drinking
Something important
Implying that there is something important that they should do or discuss
Im gonna keep you up tonight
Repeating the expectation of an all-nighter
(Instrumental)
Background music with no lyrics
Take a look
Reiterating the suggestion that they should not waste any time
At the time
Indicating that time is passing by
Baby quit playin games cuz the suns bout to rise
Repeating the earlier advice to not waste any more time
We've been here all night
Reiterating the duration of their time together
Only live once so we might as well act like this
Repeating the earlier encouragement to enjoy life to the fullest
X2
Indicates that the previous section will be repeated
No more talkin lets go
Indicating that it's time to act
What you standin there for
Asking why the person is still standing there
Lets get tipsy
Proposing to drink alcohol
Lets get wasted
Proposing to drink a lot of alcohol
Then we'll party some more
Planning to continue partying
I just cant wait no more
Expressing eagerness to start
Its time to hit the floor now
Suggesting that they start dancing or having fun
Im gonna give you up
Implying that they will give the person what they want
X2
Indicates that the previous section will be repeated
Wait for hangover
Anticipating the after-effects of a night of drinking
Something for yah
Repeating the offer of something for the person
Im gonna keep you up
Repeating the expectation of an all-nighter
I'm gonna keep you up
Repeating the previous implication
Contributed by Liam K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LN
This is really the kind of song that suits Tulisa, her vocals are great, she shows confidence.
elena baby
it's just incredible, tulisa's voice is great can't get enough of it!!!
JJ Jones
Such a good song, tulisa deserves so much more success. She's fit and great!
Old School - ish
agree
Joseph Lewis
Agreed. She's a wonderful woman, a brilliant singer, talented, beautiful, unbelievably nice, unbelievably kind, inspiring and inspirational.
Joseph Lewis
This is a legendary song. If I was organising a Reunion Party for my Primary schoolmates, sixth Form mates and collegemates, I'd definitely consider playing this song. It's such a fun song to listen to. Makes me want to go on the dancefloor and dance.
G K
N DUBS ALWAYS COME OUT WITH MAGIC!!!
MasterJ2G
SHE CAN KEEP ME UP ALL NIGHT ANY NIGHT!
elaine sharp
Absolutely great music and great group 😀
MusicLoverGal369
I love this song, and I'm glad that they included Tulisa more in this song too