Scouting for Girls are a London-based UK indie pop band formed in 2005 by R… Read Full Bio ↴Scouting for Girls are a London-based UK indie pop band formed in 2005 by Roy Stride, Greg Churchouse and Peter Ellard.

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.

Snakes And Ladders
Scouting for Girls Lyrics

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It's always up and down with you, this game you play is kinda twisted,
Trying to guess your next move, as all I do 'cause I'm addicted
I could leave it all behind, trouble is I know I'd miss it

'Cause even though you play me like an Xbox
I don't want you to take your hands off
Me me me
'Cause I'm all about you you you

Now I'm starting to see see see
You ain't ever gonna lose lose lose

Here we are, playing this crazy game,
We've come so far, but we're sliding down again
Like Snakes and Ladders, all that matters is trying to get back up,
You making it so hard.
Why do you have to go and make this love
Like snakes and ladders
Like snakes and ladders

I'm running on adrenaline, you always make my heart beat faster
I'm living on a fault line just one step from disaster
I used to get some sleep at night, now look at the before and after

'Cause even though you play me like an Xbox
I don't want you to take your hands off
Me me me
'Cause I'm all about you you you
Now I'm starting to see see see
You ain't ever gonna lose lose lose

Here we are, playing this crazy game,
We've come so far, but we're sliding down again
Like Snakes and Ladders, all that matters is trying to get back up,
You making it so hard.
Why do you have to go and make this love
Like snakes and ladders
Like snakes and ladders

I don't want you to take your hands off
Me me me
'Cause I'm all about you you you
Now I'm starting to see see see
You ain't ever gonna lose, lose, lose

'Cause you've only got to smile that smile,
And it's like I never fell before,
As long as you're the prize,
I'm gonna throw the dice.
I'm coming back for more more more

Here we are, playing this crazy game,
We've come so far, but we're sliding down again
Like Snakes and Ladders, all that matters is trying to get back up,
You making it so hard.
Why do you have to go and make this love
Like snakes and ladders
Like snakes and ladders

I don't want you to take your hands off
Me me me
'Cause I'm all about you you you
Now I'm starting to see see see
You ain't ever gonna lose lose lose

I don't want you to take your hands off
Me me me
'Cause I'm all about you you you

Now I'm starting to see see see
You ain't ever gonna lose lose lose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Snakes And Ladders" by Scouting for Girls describe a relationship that's unpredictable and tumultuous, where the singer is constantly guessing their partner's next move. The metaphor of the game of snakes and ladders is used to represent the ups and downs of the relationship, as well as the effort required to keep climbing back up after each fall. Despite the turmoil, the singer is hooked on the thrill and attention they receive from their partner, declaring that they're "all about" them.

The bridge section highlights the addictive nature of the relationship, where the singer is compelled to keep coming back for more despite the risks. Even though their partner "plays them like an Xbox", the singer can't resist the rush of adrenaline and the feeling of being wanted. The repeated refrain of not wanting their partner to take their hands off them reinforces this desire for closeness and intimacy, even in the midst of difficulty.

Line by Line Meaning

It's always up and down with you, this game you play is kinda twisted,
Our relationship is unpredictable and volatile, and the way you manipulate me is confusing and unfair.

Trying to guess your next move, as all I do 'cause I'm addicted
I am obsessed with you, and I constantly try to anticipate your actions, even though they are often hurtful or confusing.

I could leave it all behind, trouble is I know I'd miss it
Although our relationship is dysfunctional, I can't imagine walking away from it completely because I am so invested in it.

'Cause even though you play me like an Xbox
You use me like a video game console, manipulating me for your own enjoyment.

I don't want you to take your hands off
Despite the mistreatment I endure, I am so attached to you that I don't want to be separated from you.

Here we are, playing this crazy game,
Our relationship is like playing a game with unpredictable rules and outcomes.

We've come so far, but we're sliding down again
We've made progress in our relationship, but it always seems to fall back into dysfunction.

Like Snakes and Ladders, all that matters is trying to get back up,
Our relationship is like the board game Snakes and Ladders, where we constantly try to climb upward despite setbacks and obstacles.

You making it so hard.
Your actions and behavior make it difficult for us to maintain a healthy relationship.

Why do you have to go and make this love
I am questioning why you have to make our relationship so challenging and painful.

I'm running on adrenaline, you always make my heart beat faster
Being with you is exhilarating and intense, and my heart races when I'm around you.

I'm living on a fault line just one step from disaster
Our relationship is unstable and precarious, and it feels like any moment could lead to a catastrophic collapse.

I used to get some sleep at night, now look at the before and after
Our relationship now dominates my thoughts and keeps me up at night, whereas before it was a more manageable part of my life.

'Cause you've only got to smile that smile,
Your charming and manipulative personality can make me forget about all the mistreatment and pain in our relationship.

And it's like I never fell before,
Your ability to manipulate me makes it seem like all of the hurtful experiences we've had never happened.

As long as you're the prize,
As long as I feel like being with you is worth the pain and struggle, I will continue to pursue you.

I'm gonna throw the dice.
I will continue to take risks in our relationship and hope for a positive outcome, despite the odds being against us.

I'm coming back for more more more
Regardless of how much pain and mistreatment I endure, I am still drawn to you and will continue to pursue you.

You ain't ever gonna lose, lose, lose
Despite the hurtful and manipulative way you treat me, you will never truly lose me because of how attached I am to you.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW FRAMPTON, STEPHEN KIPNER, ROY STRIDE

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