Harding attended Hazel Grove High School and Stockport College, and along with Darren Longworth, she worked as part of the promotions team for two nightclubs in The Grand Central Leisure Park in Stockport. Harding was also a regular singer at Karaoke nights in the Whistling Jig, Puss and Boots pub as well as many others and did some vocals for Project G on some unreleased tracks. Project G was a band for which Harding provided backing vocals, long before Girls Aloud came along. She did some photoshoots for promotion but no album, nor known singles, exist. Some tracks that have leaked onto the internet include "Searching" and "Don't Wanna Be Alone". Whilst working as a waitress and barmaid in Manchester, she entered the UK talent-search show Popstars: The Rivals.
Harding also entered FHM's High Street Honeys, the magazine's national beauty contest, and her pictures appeared in the first Top 100, but she later withdrew, upon achieving success on Popstars. A year later, she was voted one of the Top 30 sexiest women in the world, by readers of the same magazine. In 2005, she entered the same Top 10 at Number 8, slipping to Number 15 in 2006, and to Number 17 in 2007.
In the finale of the "Popstars" show, she was picked as the final member of the five-piece group, Girls Aloud, that formed the female half of the eponymous 'rivals'. She defeated Javine Hylton for the final place, in a result that provoked a measure of surprise and controversy.
As a member of Girls Aloud, Harding has taken part in many events and TV shows, such as the August 25, 2006 episode of The Friday Night Project. Sarah co-hosted the show with Cheryl Cole and Kimberley Walsh. During her time with the group she co-wrote numerous songs, including "Hear Me Out", which appeared on the group's second album What Will The Neighbours Say?. She was also credited as one of the writers of "Why Do It?", the b-side for "I Think We're Alone Now" single.
Outside of Girls Aloud, Harding signed a £100,000 deal to model Ultimo lingerie, following the likes of Penny Lancaster, Rachel Hunter and Helena Christensen. Reports claim that Sarah was chosen to model the underwear range after she was seen wearing a bikini on holiday in the papers.
Harding filmed a cameo appearance in a British independent film called Bad Day, due for release in 2007. She played a brunette girl called Jade Jennings who sits in the back of a cab and swears down the phone. The film also stars Donna Air and Claire Goose. She was also the face of Coke Zero upon its launch in Ireland and also advertised and promoted Sunsilk with the rest of Girls Aloud.
Sarah once blagged a first-class flight to Dubai with good friend Danielle Lloyd. They later fell out when Lloyd became more serious with her boyfriend Teddy Sheringham. Harding stated this in an interview with OK! magazine saying that she and Lloyd "drifted apart."
Harding's love-life was in constant speculation. She met her ex-boyfriend Mikey Green on Popstars: The Rivals, who went on to become a member of the boyband Phixx. After going out for two years, they split up, got back together, and then broke up again. She was also linked to Liverpool F.C. footballer John Arne Riise and the actor Stephen Dorff, a rumour denied by Sarah during a short interview on BBC Radio 1 with JK & Joel on July 13, 2006. From late 2006 to mid-2007, Sarah was in a relationship with Daily Star gossip columnist Joe Mott.[5] She is now dating Tom Crane, whom she met while he was DJ'ing at Mahiki Nightclub in London. He also owns a souvenir stand at Covent Garden market.
On September 10, 2005, Harding was one of the celebrity bridesmaids for Jordan's wedding to Peter Andre in Berkshire.
Sarah was also friends with Mani from Primal Scream, the Arctic Monkeys and Oasis singer Liam Gallagher. In the Oasis rockumentary "Lord Don't Slow Me Down" Liam invited Girls Aloud to a concert during an Oasis photoshoot.
She received most of her attention from her constant partying and drinking. The Sun newspaper has her in their "Caner's League".
Make It Easy
Sarah Harding Lyrics
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Watching me sleep deep
I feel you
Like some kind of cheap creep
You know me
I’m cruel to be kind I’m fine
You love me
Wake up and smell reality
You’re out of the groove cause you’re in trouble
Reality bit and burst the bubble
Face the heat the pressure too
And if in doubt shout
You go a little way to freak me out
Say something wrong that knock me out
Reread your mind and scream and shout
Just make it easy
Baby rock music I don’t mind
Get a little mean and start a fight
Go head to head and knock me dead
Make it easy
You kissed me
Then you dragged me so low
You’ll miss me
When I finally go
You’re out of the groove cause you’re in trouble
Reality bit and burst the bubble
Face the heat the pressured too
And if in doubt shout
You’re out of the groove cause you’re in trouble
Your attitude bit and burst the bubble
Now move your feet your body too
Cause I don’t want you
You go a little way to freak me out
Say something wrong that knock me out
Reread your mind and scream and shout
Just make it easy
Baby rock music I don’t mind
Get a little mean and start a fight
Go head to head and knock me dead
Make it easy
Blow you away
I don’t wanna waste
No not today
I don’t want to stay
You’re in for nothing
Don’t wanna know
Boys start to dozen
I gotta go
You go a little way to freak me out
Say something wrong that knock me out
Reread your mind and scream and shout
Just make it easy
Baby rock music I don’t mind
Get a little mean and start a fight
Go head to head and knock me dead
Make it easy
The lyrics to Sarah Harding's song "Make It Easy" express a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The singer is aware that someone is watching her sleep, and it makes her uncomfortable. She accuses the person of being a "cheap creep" for invading her privacy. However, the singer is also aware that this person loves her, and she doesn't seem to mind their strange behavior.
The chorus of the song directs the person to face the realities of their situation. The singer accuses them of being "out of the groove" and in trouble, and she urges them to "face the heat." She declares that she doesn't want them around anymore and that it's time to move on. Meanwhile, the person behaves erratically and is accused of "freaking her out."
Overall, the song seems to explore a relationship that is tainted by obsession and a lack of boundaries. The singer is conflicted and feels both bothered and comforted by the attention she is receiving. The chorus provides a stark wake-up call, urging both parties to face reality and move on from unhealthy behaviors.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you
I am aware of your presence
Watching me sleep deep
Observing me as I am sound asleep
I feel you
I sense your presence
Like some kind of cheap creep
In a manner that is unpleasant and uninvited
You know me
You are familiar with me
I’m cruel to be kind I’m fine
I am harsh in order to be fair; I feel okay about it
You love me
You have affection for me
And I don’t mind
I am indifferent to your feelings
Wake up and smell reality
Recognize what is true
You’re out of the groove cause you’re in trouble
You are struggling because things are not going smoothly
Reality bit and burst the bubble
The truth revealed something disappointing
Face the heat the pressure too
Accept the challenges and stress that come along
And if in doubt shout
If you are unsure, make noise to gain attention
You go a little way to freak me out
Your behavior is strange and makes me uncomfortable
Say something wrong that knock me out
Speak in a way that causes me distress
Reread your mind and scream and shout
Analyze your thoughts and express your emotions
Just make it easy
Simplify the situation
Baby rock music I don’t mind
I do not object to loud, energetic music
Get a little mean and start a fight
Become aggressive and instigate an argument
Go head to head and knock me dead
Engage in a confrontation and defeat me
Make it easy
Simplify the situation
You kissed me
You have shown me affection
Then you dragged me so low
Subsequently, you made me feel dejected
You’ll miss me
You will regret losing me
When I finally go
When I leave permanently
Your attitude bit and burst the bubble
Your negative demeanor caused the hopes to come crashing down
Now move your feet your body too
Get active and leave the situation
Cause I don’t want you
I do not desire to be with you
Blow you away
I will get rid of you with ease
I don’t wanna waste
I do not wish to expend effort
No not today
Not at the current time
I don’t want to stay
I am not interested in remaining
You’re in for nothing
You are getting nowhere
Don’t wanna know
I am not interested
Boys start to dozen
There are plenty of other boys to choose from
I gotta go
I need to leave
Contributed by Arianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amanda Prill
Really love this song alot
Neil Mcgilligan
A beautiful soul who went before her time. Heaven will be brighter with you shining Sarah. R.I.P❤
MrDuncl
R.I.P Sarah. Watching this with tears in my eyes :-(
Rainbow 🌈 Lady 🧚
Sadly it's no longer a possibility since Sarah is no longer with us, but i could imagine Sarah singing a cover of The Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath; she would have absolutely aced it x 💎
Schnoodle
Love it!
highlandlad007
Sarah has personality in spades! :)
Zoe
Sleep peacefully Sarah x 💕
juliemartin
Je t'aime fort Sarah 😘 Pleins de force de courage et d'amour pour toi
Christine Fouriaux
Je ne connais pas cette chanteuse. Mais le drame qu'elle vit m'a bouleversé. Je vous souhaite beaucoup de courage et suis de tout cœur avec vous face à cette terrible épreuve que vous vivez. 💕
amanda prill
My favourite member of Girls aloud