S Club 7 became very popular in the UK and America with their show, Miami 7, which changed name to L.A. 7 in a later season. Accompanying the show were TV length movies. S Club 7 reached a high level of fame with such hit singles such as: Bring It All Back, Never Had A Dream Come True, Don't Stop Movin and Have You Ever.
The group changed their name to S Club. The name was changed due to the loss of Paul, who left to pursue other endeavours. They eventually split in 2003 amid rumours of drug and alcohol problems for members and internal struggles between the cast members. Rachel Stevens is the only member who has gone on to find any significant solo success.
S Club Juniors (also known as S Club 8) were a less successful spin-off group, who were made up of teenagers and pre-teens.
S Club 7's reunion was confirmed in 2014. The group performed for that year's BBC Children in Need and also toured across the UK the following year.
Boy Like You
S Club 7 Lyrics
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Tell me what ya need,
A crazy girl,
Someone like me.
Oh boy, your single and free
You like to play hard
Live dangerously.
Anything you ask for
You can demand.
Oh boy, do you ever get bored
Gettin' what you want
And more.
What ya need is someone like you
Who's gonna blow your pretty world in two.
What ya playin' round
Doesn't bother me
I'm not in a rush 'cause I can see
That a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me
What d'ya paint the town
Cruisin' up 'n down
Pickin' all the cherries off the tree
But a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me.
It's no joke, it's funny to be
Starin' at you
But all I'm seeing is me.
Like you I like to live loud
If your looking for a good time
With a cute sound.
It's fun, spending hard cash
But it's over in a flash.
What ya need is someone like me
Who's blow your pretty world for free.
What ya playin' round
Doesn't bother me
I'm not in a rush 'cause I can see
That a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me
What d'ya paint the town
Cruisin' up 'n down
Pickin' all the cherries off the tree
But a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me.
Give me a crazy girl
Someone who's gonna show me such a good time
Give me a crazy girl
Come on we can give you what you need
Give me a crazy girl
Someone who's gonna show me such a good time, good time.
Whatcha need is someone like me.
What ya playin' round
Doesn't bother me
I'm not in a rush coz I can see
That a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me
What d'ya paint the town
Cruisin' up 'n down
Pickin' all the cherries off the tree
But a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me.
What ya playin' round
Doesn't bother me
I'm not in a rush 'cause I can see
That a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me.
Why'd ya do the things
That make you who you are
Can't you see it's written in the stars
That a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me
That a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me
That a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me
You can play around
It doesn't bother me
I'm not in a rush coz I see...
The song "Boy Like You" by S Club 7 is about a girl who is attracted to a boy who likes living dangerously and playing hard. She suggests that what he needs is someone like her – a crazy girl who can ignite his world and show him a good time. Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the character of the boy and his attraction to wild living, which the singer attributes to his need for a girl like her. She acknowledges her desire to be with him but is not in a rush to pursue him, allowing herself to observe him and assess whether he is worth her time.
The girl in this song is confident and self-assured, knowing what she wants and what she can offer to the boy. She sees herself as equal to him, mirroring his love for a good time with her desire to live loud in her own way. The phrase "a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me" is repeated throughout the song, cementing the idea that while they may be different in some ways, they are ultimately two halves of a perfect pairing.
Overall, "Boy Like You" is a catchy and fun pop song that captures the excitement of new attraction and the thrill of living a little dangerously. It celebrates the freedom to be who you are and find someone who complements that in their own unique way.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on every boy,
Addressing all boys listening to the song
Tell me what ya need,
Asking them what they're looking for
A crazy girl,
Offering herself as an option
Someone like me.
Further cementing her offer
Oh boy, your single and free
Noticing that the boy is single and can do whatever he wants
You like to play hard
He enjoys having fun and living life to the fullest
Live dangerously.
He's not afraid to take risks
Oh boy, at the tip of your hand
Everything he wants is easily within his reach
Anything you ask for
He can have whatever he desires
You can demand.
He has the power to make requests and have them fulfilled
Oh boy, do you ever get bored
Suggesting that he might be bored with always getting what he wants
Gettin' what you want
Always achieving his desires
And more.
Possibly receiving more than he even expected
What ya need is someone like you
She's implying that he needs someone who is also like him
Who's gonna blow your pretty world in two.
This person will come in and shake up his life
What ya playin' round
Asking what games he's playing
Doesn't bother me
She's not concerned with his actions
I'm not in a rush 'cause I can see
She's not in a hurry because she understands the situation
That a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me
Reiterating her offer as the type of person he needs
What d'ya paint the town
Asking what he's up to around the town
Cruisin' up 'n down
Driving around aimlessly
Pickin' all the cherries off the tree
Taking advantage of all the easy opportunities
It's no joke, it's funny to be
She finds it amusing to look at him
Starin' at you
Gazing at him
But all I'm seeing is me.
Projecting herself onto him
Like you I like to live loud
She's similar to him in that she enjoys an exciting life
If your looking for a good time
Suggesting that he wants to have fun
With a cute sound.
Repeating that she's the person for him
It's fun, spending hard cash
Spending money is enjoyable
But it's over in a flash.
The enjoyment is short-lived
What ya need is someone like me
Telling him that she's the answer
Who's blow your pretty world for free.
She'll shake up his life for no cost
Give me a crazy girl
Asking for someone who is like herself
Someone who's gonna show me such a good time
Looking for a person who will provide entertainment and excitement
Come on we can give you what you need
Assuring him that they can fulfill his desires
Whatcha need is someone like me.
Another repetition to drive home her point
Why'd ya do the things
Asking why he behaves in certain ways
That make you who you are
Implying that his actions define him
Can't you see it's written in the stars
Suggesting that the answer is already predetermined
That a boy like you needs a crazy girl like me
Repeating what she's been saying throughout the song
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Written by: CATHY DENNIS, LAUREN CHRISTY
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