The group was formed in 1998 with original members Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan & Siobhán Donaghy, who were introduced to each other by manager Ron Tom. After some initial success, Donaghy departed and the introduction of Heidi Range (formerly of Atomic Kitten) in 2001 was met with the commercial breakthrough of the group's first number-one single "Freak Like Me" and parent album Angels with Dirty Faces in 2002. The group survived a second line-up change in 2005, when Mutya Buena left and was replaced by Amelle Berrabah. In September 2009, it was announced that after eleven years in the Sugababes, Keisha Buchanan was no longer a part of the group and had been replaced by Jade Ewen.
Sugababes have released twenty five singles, six of which have reached number-one in the UK and twenty have reached the top 20 in the UK, seven studio albums that have reached top 40 charts worldwide with success around Europe and Asia having number-one singles in fifteen countries. With seventeen of their twenty five single releases achieving top ten chart success in the UK, Brit Award winners, the trio have been named the UK's most successful female act of the 21st century. Upon the release of "About You Now" (2007), the Sugababes became the only female act to have topped the single, album, and download charts simultaneously twice, having previously achieved the same feat in 2005 with "Push the Button". They have attained at least platinum certification for five of their albums in the UK.
Their most recent release 'Sweet 7' saw them scoring yet another 3 Top 10 hits in the UK charts, with also being Sugababes' first studio album to be recorded with new member Jade Ewen. In September 2013, Ewen stated that the Sugababes officially split in 2011. Ewen claimed that the band "fizzled out" two years ago and are "pretty much done", saying: "I don't feel comfortable lying", but Berrabah claimed afterwards that they will all be "getting back together at the end of next year". Meanwhile, the three original band members got back together and went on to form Mutya Keisha Siobhan, releasing one single, 'Flatline', in 2013. A full album was recorded but never released, with the majority of tracks recorded leaking from Christmas 2016.
In July 2019, the original line-up of the band confirmed they were back in the studio making music - with a cover of Sweet Female Attitude's 'Flowers' set to appear on the compilation album 'DJ Spoony Presents Garage Classical'. In September 2019, the pre-order for the compilation album confirmed the original trio had regained the name Sugababes.
One Foot In
Sugababes Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I understand what you meant back then
All your times into suspend
Between half-past seven to quarter-past ten
All you need in me to surpass
Negative energies that had you upset
My loving kept your heart in line
Standing on the border line
All my time and you can have it all
(As long as I'm not home too late we can even catch a movie it starts around 8)
But you're playing games don't think I'll come when you call
'Coz I'll be occupied with something else
[Chorus:]
One foot in, one foot out
It ain't what I'm all about
Your love has got me spinning around
You take the love outta me
Keeping your distance baby
No more I will resist baby
Not just a fling you see
I'm not your fashion accessory
It's time your started to think of me
Of more than just your girl baby
Have I offended you?
'Coz your friends can hear me talking to you
Maybe I've got some things to do
Call you up when I get through
All my time and you can have it all
(As long as I'm not home too late
we can even catch a movie it starts around 8)
But you're playing games don't think I'll come when you call
'Coz I'll be occupied with something else
[Chorus: Repeat 4X]
The lyrics of Sugababes's song "One Foot In" describe a relationship that is in a state of limbo, with one partner being unsure if they want to fully commit while the other is willing to give their all. The lines "No need to call me friend, I understand what you meant back then" suggest that the singer's partner has tried to keep things casual between them, but they've seen through their facade. The singer is aware of the other's past struggles and negative energies, but they believe their love can overcome those things.
The singer is frustrated by their partner's indecisiveness and lack of effort in the relationship. The lines "All my time and you can have it all, but you're playing games don't think I'll come when you call" emphasize their reluctance to be at their partner's beck and call while they don't reciprocate the same level of commitment. The chorus "One foot in, one foot out, it ain't what I'm all about" summarizes the singer's stance that they want a fully committed relationship and their partner's behavior is not fulfilling that desire.
Overall, the lyrics of "One Foot In" convey the frustration and uncertainty of being in a relationship that is not on the same page. The singer wants more from their partner but is hesitant to fully leave because of their feelings for them.
Line by Line Meaning
No need to call me friend
You don't have to pretend to be my friend anymore
I understand what you meant back then
I know what you were trying to say before
All your times into suspend
All of the time you spent waiting for me
Between half-past seven to quarter-past ten
From around 7:30 to 10:15
All you need in me to surpass
I can help you overcome negative energy
Negative energies that had you upset
Negative emotions that made you sad or angry
My loving kept your heart in line
My love helped you stay focused and balanced
Standing on the border line
I'm in between wanting to stay and wanting to leave
All my time and you can have it all
I'm willing to give you all my time
(As long as I'm not home too late we can even catch a movie it starts around 8)
We can even go to a movie, as long as I'm not home too late
But you're playing games don't think I'll come when you call
I won't come running to you if you're just playing games
'Coz I'll be occupied with something else
I'll be busy doing other things
One foot in, one foot out
I'm torn between staying and leaving
It ain't what I'm all about
This isn't what I want from a relationship
Your love has got me spinning around
Your love has me feeling confused and overwhelmed
You take the love outta me
You drain my love and affection
Keeping your distance baby
You're staying away from me
No more I will resist baby
I won't fight it anymore
Not just a fling you see
I'm not just a casual hookup for you
I'm not your fashion accessory
I'm not just a stylish accessory for you to flaunt
It's time your started to think of me
You need to start considering my feelings and needs
Of more than just your girl baby
I'm more than just your possession
Have I offended you?
Did I say something to upset you?
'Coz your friends can hear me talking to you
I'm wondering if I'm embarrassing you in front of your friends
Maybe I've got some things to do
I might have other things going on
Call you up when I get through
I'll give you a call when I'm free
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SIOBHAN DONAGHY, MUTYA BUENA, KEISHA BUCHANAN, SONIA CUPID, LUKE SMITH, PAUL WATSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ganamajin9024
Such a tuneeeeee. Glad this album is getting a second wind on this reissue
@jan_nnn
One Touch will always be the best Sugababes album, and it's still my favourite pop album of all time and my favourite CD that came out in the UK. Good job girls!
@auroraauroris7939
This is such a catchy song. It could've easily been a single back then. I'm kinda curious what happened to the album they recorded a few years ago under the name MKS. After they released Flatline, it all just kind of died down. It looks like they got the Sugababes name back so I wonder if they will release that unrelased album.
@No-fr4ui
The album was leaked unfinished so the girls dropped it, some of the songs went to other artists. I believe they're recording something new now
@juliathalbourne6611
💗💗💗🙌🙌🙌🥰🥰🥰💥💥💥
@matthieus2
@@No-fr4ui I wonder if there's a way they can still release some of the tracks that got leaked, or if there are legal matters with that. There were some great new tunes.
@roneyhaarengl5199
this is one of my faves! quality sounds better, thanks girls!
@nickpriech
Great track.
@ChicoDiamante
This remastering though, sounds so crisp ❤️
@elliottwang9986
Yes, it does sound better 🌺