The debut album from Scouting for Girls is self-titled and has sold over 900,000 copies. It reached number 1 in the UK on 20 January 2008, where it remained for two weeks. Seven singles were released from the album including She's So Lovely which was used at the start of the 2008 movie - Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging.
The name Scouting for Girls is a play on the words of the Scouting for Boys handbook first published in 1908 for the Scouts, which provides boys instructions on good citizenship. Similarly, the Scouting for Girls fan club is known as the "Wolfcubs" and is based on the Dennis the Menace fan club.
Scouting for Girls were nominated in the Best New Act category in the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008. On 20 January 2009, it was announced that the band were nominated for three BRIT Awards. The band recently received an award for Best British Band at the Nordiff Robbins awards
In April 2010 the second album Everybody Wants To Be On TV was released following its first single release of This Ain't A Love Song which was the Easter number one in the UK top 40. The band toured this album throughout 2010, commencing with a full UK tour throughout late April and May 2010 followed by performances in Germany and The Netherlands.
FAMOUS
Scouting for Girls Lyrics
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I'm going to settle on the sofa and turn down the lights.
I got 900 channels but there's nothing to see,
No wonder everybody thinks they should be on TV.
We all want to be famous.
Be a face on the screen.
Read our name in the papers.
Everybody wants to be on TV.
Forget Audrey Hepburn, Forget Bette Davis.
I want to be known, just for being famous.
I can't act, I can't dance, I can't sing, can't you see?
But I'm young and I'm pretty and that's all that you need.
We all want to be famous.
Be a face on the screen.
Read our name in the papers.
Everybody wants to be on TV.
Everybody wants to be like James Dean.
I want to be the star tonight,
And complain about fame in a story I sell to the news.
I want to be the star tonight,
Want to make the front page as I pose for the boys in the nude.
We all want to be famous.
Be a face on the screen.
Read our name in the papers.
Everybody wants to be like James Dean
We all want. We want to be famous.
We all want. We all want to be like James Dean.
We all want. We want to be famous.
We all want. We all want to be on TV.
We all want. We want to be famous.
We all want. We all want to be like James Dean.
We all want. We want to be famous.
We all want. We all want to be on TV.
We all want. We want to be famous.
We all want. We all want to be on TV.
We all want. We want to be famous.
We all want. We all want to be like James Dean.
The song "Famous" by Scouting for Girls is a commentary on the obsession with fame and the desire to be in the spotlight. The lyrics speak to the idea that in our society, it seems like everyone wants to be famous, regardless of talent or skill. The singer of the song is staying in on a Saturday night and bemoaning the lack of interesting television, stating that it's no wonder everyone thinks they should be on TV.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that everyone wants to be famous, to be a face on the screen, and read their name in the papers. The reference to James Dean is a nod to the idea of being a rebel without a cause, someone who is cool and carefree but also troubled. The singer of the song wants to be the star of the night, complaining about fame in a story they sell to the news, and even posing nude for the boys in order to make the front page.
Overall, the song is a critique of our current culture's obsession with fame, and the idea that being famous has become an end in itself, rather than a result of genuine talent or accomplishment. It paints a picture of a world where anyone can be famous, regardless of ability, and where the ultimate goal is simply to be noticed and recognized by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Staying in again on a Saturday night,
Choosing to stay at home on a weekend evening.
I'm going to settle on the sofa and turn down the lights.
Getting comfortable by reducing the lighting.
I got 900 channels but there's nothing to see,
Having many options for entertainment, but feeling uninterested in all of them.
No wonder everybody thinks they should be on TV.
Feeling unsatisfied with the options available for entertainment, causing people to pursue fame as a means of validation.
Forget Audrey Hepburn, Forget Bette Davis.
Dismissing iconic actresses of the past in favor of current fame-obsessed culture.
I want to be known, just for being famous.
Desiring fame for its own sake, rather than as a result of a particular talent or accomplishment.
I can't act, I can't dance, I can't sing, can't you see?
Acknowledging a lack of traditional skills or talents.
But I'm young and I'm pretty and that's all that you need.
Believing that looks alone are enough to achieve fame and recognition.
I want to be the star tonight,
Desiring attention and recognition immediately.
And complain about fame in a story I sell to the news.
Ironically using the media to both criticize and capitalize on fame-seeking behavior.
I want to be the star tonight,
Repeating the desire for immediate fame.
Want to make the front page as I pose for the boys in the nude.
Willingness to use nudity and sensationalism to achieve fame.
We all want. We want to be famous.
Reiterating the desire for fame as a universal human longing.
We all want. We all want to be like James Dean.
Referring to a Hollywood icon as a symbol of the desire for glamor and recognition.
We all want. We want to be famous.
Repeating the main theme of the song.
We all want. We all want to be on TV.
Using television as a metaphor for exposure and recognition.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ROY STRIDE
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Sarah Cunnigham
One of the most underrated bands in the UK!
Adam.
So true! I think most people are aware of them but just sadly haven’t looked into the music!
Saraaa_Catherine
Probably the best band ever! Not only can they sing amazingly well, right amazingly good songs they also write their own lyrics!
SquishedPea
This needs a lot more attention this song is great, this band is great you guys deserve a lot more attention
J Smith
Were huge back in say 2007
Froozful
such a catchy song , honestly i think this band is so underrated :(
Indy Windyxx
always listen to this song when I'm in my room alone on a saturday night! Highlight of my night, such a feel good song :)
Theewaa
This song is so underrated. I LIKE IT!
Neymar the golden boy
Yes
Tom Gobin
saw them at v fest and they were even better live...proper talent!