The group starred in an eponymous movie that premiered on Nickelodeon on February 21, 2010. The group formed in 2008, and their self-titled studio album was released on March 23, 2010, charting at #118 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and was preceded by the single "Something Like a Party" and "Get Like Me". On July 20, 2012 the group changed their name to FOREVER to fit their more mature appearance.
Nick Cannon was first introduced to Mandy Rain (real name Amanda Moseley, the daughter of actor-comedian Mark Moseley) on the set his reality show Star Camp, where she was the youngest member of the Star Camp group, "The Giggle Club". After Star Camp wrapped, Cannon considered a solo career for Mandy, but decided instead to use her as the nucleus of a girl group; he also formulated a movie concept about three private school girls who meet in detention, based on "Detention", a song Mandy had already recorded (the song appeared in the movie).
Cannon brought in Monica Parales, who had auditioned for "The Giggle Club", but she wound up working on the "Jam-X Kids" project instead. Jasmine Villegas was the original third member of the group, but she left early on to pursue a solo career. After Jasmine's departure, Jacque Rae was chosen and added to the group.
The School Gyrls made their television debut with Nick Cannon on the season finale of E! television series Party Monsters Cabo in January 2009. The group's first CD was released under the Island Def Jam imprint. They opened for Korean-pop acts the Wonder Girls and 2PM at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California, on June 11, 2010.
The film, also called School Gyrls, written and directed by Cannon, premiered in February 2010. It centers around three teen girls and their lives in high school, and features cameos from Reverend Run, Vanessa Simmons, Justin Bieber, Kristinia DeBarge, Soulja Boy, Mathias Anderle, Diggy Simmons, and others.
A Very School Gyrls Holla-Day premiered on Nickelodeon on December 4, 2010. A couple of weeks ahead of filming the holiday movie, Cannon announced he was adding two new girls to the group, (then) 15-year-old Sade Austin, and 18-year-old Lauren Chavez were chosen to be in the group. They also recorded a new Christmas album, A Very School Gyrls Holla Day, released in December, and a single, "Going to the Mall".
In December 2010 shortly after the second movie release, Mandy Rain and Jacque Rae decided to leave the School Gyrls to pursue solo careers. after their departure In 2011, Natalie Aguero and Brittany Oaks were added to the group to replace them. The first appearance with the two new members was at Kids Choice Awards 2011. But shortly after starting a new song with the group, Oaks left the group to purse a career in a girl group named DollFace with her older sister Breanne Oaks.
After hearing about Rae Bello from close friends of her she was brought into the studio and she was added to the group. The world was first introduced to Rae On September 9,2011, when the Gyrls performed at Crenshaw Plaza, performing their new song, "Pump Ya Breaks", for the back-to-school bash in L.A.
In late 2011, the School Gyrls announced that they were coming out in a third movie called The Wonder Girls starring the Korean pop girl group Wonder Girls on February 2 of 2012 the movie premiered on TeenNick with their song "The DJ is Mine" featuring the School Gyrls. In late 2012 the girls were interviewed at the "Beyond the bells" event and the gyrls confirmed that a future album will be released sometime in late 2012 or 2013 the album will be with their leading single "The Power Goes Out" and "We Just Got It All" which were featured in the 2012 movie.
On July 20 2012, after the Gyrls performance at Knotts Berry Farm Amusement Park on their Twitter page they had posted that the group name would be changed to FOREVER, after all because they were growing up and maturing. Then later Rae had announced on her Facebook page that she will not be a part of FOREVER and that she would pursue a solo career. The remaining members Natalie, Monica, Lauren, and Sade announced that the group name was official changed and that there would be only four members in FOREVER.
On September 5 2012, Sade announced that she was also leaving the group which was leaving Natalie, Lauren and Monica. She also stated that she will support anything the girls have in the future but for now she will not be a member of the group. On September 1st, the group shot their first music video as FOREVER for their single "Can't Stop This Night", Sade will appear in the video following that she was a member in the group while they shot the video, but the video is called Forever featuring Sade. On November 14 2012, Monica announced that she also left the group. With the decision of Monica, was the end of the band.
O Christmas Tree
School Gyrls Lyrics
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The lyrics to the School Gyrls' song "O Christmas Tree" is a beautiful homage to the iconic symbol of Christmas - the Christmas tree. The song reflects on the evergreen trees' leaves that remain green all throughout the year - even during the summertime. The first paragraph describes the joy of the singer at the sight of the Christmas tree's green leaves, which brings much pleasure to them during the Christmas season. The second paragraph celebrates the essence of the Christmas tree, which brings joy and glee to everyone throughout the years. The last paragraph is a mention of how the Christmas tree is illuminated with tiny colorful lights that make the toys sparkle brightly, hence making the singer appreciate the tree more.
Overall, the song is a classic tribute to the significance of the Christmas tree, which is considered one of the most enduring visual symbols of Christmas. It is a time-honored tradition in many cultures worldwide to decorate a tree during the festive season, and this song captures the essence of this holiday tradition.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree thy leaves are green forever
Oh Christmas tree, you are always green throughout the year
oh Christmas thy leaves are green forever
oh Christmas, your leaves are green permanently
thy leaves are green at summer prime
Your leaves remain green during the summer season
thy leaves are green at Christmas time
Your leaves maintain their green color during the Christmas season
oh Christmas tree oh Christmas tree thy leaves are green forever
Oh Christmas tree, your green color persists throughout the year
oh Christmas tree oh Christmas tree much pleasure doth thou bring me
Oh Christmas tree, you bring me so much happiness and delight
oh Christmas tree oh Christmas tree much pleasure doth thou bring me
Oh Christmas tree, you are a source of great joy to me
for every year the Christmas tree bring to us all both joy and glee
Every year, the Christmas tree brings happiness and excitement to everyone
oh Christmas tree oh Christmas tree much pleasure doth thou bring me
Oh Christmas tree, you bring me immense pleasure and enjoyment
oh Christmas tree oh Christmas tree the candles shine so brightly
Oh Christmas tree, your candles radiate such brilliant light
oh Christmas tree oh Christmas tree the candles shine so brightly
Oh Christmas tree, your candles glow with intense brightness
your branches hold such tiny lights that makes the toys just sparkle bright
Your branches carry small lights that make the toys shine with a bright luster
oh Christmas tree oh Christmas tree the candles shine so brightly
Oh Christmas tree, your candles emit such a bright illumination
thy candles shine so brightly oh so brightly
Your candles shine with extreme brilliance
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.