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it was announced that after eleven years in the Sugababes, Keisha Buchanan was no longer a part of the group and had been replaced by Jade Ewen.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.
Twisted
Sugababes Lyrics
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Only to the point where I'm on girly dues
It's so hard just being me
People asking questions
Maybe they can't see
‘Cos I've got my life controlled
How ‘bout you deal with yours
Don't talk what you don't know
[CHORUS]
Me myself I'm twisted,
You won't know you missed it
And its ok if I'm a little bit crazy
Am I a little bit insane well maybe
And it's just a little something
But I'd rather be me than nothing
And it's ok if I'm a little bit crazy
It doesn't mean I can't be a lady
Now I'm the kind of girl who knows her biz
Flirtatious in a way but it depends on how I feel
Still I keep it classy, stay with a guy that's real
‘Cos if he ain't supporting
Then he's not the real deal, check it
I'm forever getting misunderstood
Always been a leader not a puppet, it's good
Before the music game there was me and that's it
I've never been the one to fight but I won't take it
[REPEAT CHORUS]
I'm not the type to say just get out my face
‘Cos the girl that you think you see
Sometimes needs a little space to breathe
Please, its not OK, to invade my space
‘Cos the smile that you see on show
Underneath it all I need some time to grow
[REPEAT CHORUS TO FADE]
The lyrics of Sugababes's song "Twisted" explore the theme of individuality and the struggles that come with it. The main message being communicated is that it is better to be yourself, no matter what others may think or say. The first verse talks about how the persona is often seen as rude, but only when people try to make her conform to feminine stereotypes. She states that it is hard to be herself when people keep asking questions and judging her. Nonetheless, she has control over her own life, and rather than dealing with other people's problems, she implores them to deal with theirs.
The chorus emphasizes the fact that she is a little different, a little twisted, but that's who she is. She acknowledges that she may be viewed as crazy, but it doesn't matter; she'd rather be true to herself than be anyone else. She stands firm in her convictions and unapologetically embraces her quirks. The second verse reiterates her individuality, emphasizing that she knows her worth and is not afraid to flirt when she feels like it. She is, however, not one to be strung along by anyone who is not serious about supporting her. The persona has always been a leader, not a follower, and she's always lived life on her terms.
In conclusion, Sugababes's song "Twisted" encourages listeners to embrace their unique personality traits, even if they may seem a little off to others. As cliche as it sounds, it's better to be yourself than to try and be anyone else. The lyrics are relatable and inspiring, and the music complements the message perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
My personality is quite rude
I have a straightforward personality
Only to the point where I'm on girly dues
But only when dealing with superficial matters
It's so hard just being me
It can be difficult to be myself
People asking questions
Others are constantly prying and curious about me
Maybe they can't see
Perhaps they simply don't understand me
‘Cos I've got my life controlled
I have control over my own life
How ‘bout you deal with yours
Others should mind their own business instead
Don't talk what you don't know
They shouldn't speak about things they don't understand
You're in the back, I'm doing what I know
I am focusing on my own life while they linger on the sidelines
[CHORUS] Me myself I'm twisted,
I am a bit unconventional and unique as a person
You won't know you missed it
Others might not even realize what they're missing out on
And its ok if I'm a little bit crazy
It's acceptable for me to have some quirks or idiosyncrasies
Am I a little bit insane well maybe
I might be seen as a bit different or peculiar
And it's just a little something
But it's a small part of who I am
But I'd rather be me than nothing
I value my unique self and identity
It doesn't mean I can't be a lady
But that doesn't mean I'm not a feminine or respectable person
Now I'm the kind of girl who knows her biz
I am a knowledgeable and competent person
Flirtatious in a way but it depends on how I feel
I can be charming or witty, but it varies depending on my mood
Still I keep it classy, stay with a guy that's real
I maintain a refined sense of behavior and prefer genuine people in my relationships
‘Cos if he ain't supporting
If someone doesn't support me or my goals
Then he's not the real deal, check it
Then he isn't a genuine or compatible match for me
I'm forever getting misunderstood
I often feel like people don't fully grasp who I am
Always been a leader not a puppet, it's good
I have always asserted myself and been independent, which is good
Before the music game there was me and that's it
I had a life and identity before entering the music industry
I've never been the one to fight but I won't take it
I am not a confrontational person but I won't be treated unfairly
[REPEAT CHORUS]
I'm not the type to say just get out my face
I am not hostile and aggressive with people
‘Cos the girl that you think you see
Because the image or impression others have of me
Sometimes needs a little space to breathe
I simply need some personal space or time for myself
Please, its not OK, to invade my space
Others should respect my boundaries and not overstep them
‘Cos the smile that you see on show
Because the friendly or positive demeanor I display
Underneath it all I need some time to grow
Belies the fact that I am still developing and learning as a person
[REPEAT CHORUS TO FADE]
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Brian Thomas Higgins, Heidi Range, Keisha Kerreece Fayeanne Buchanan, Malte Hagemeister, Martin Buttrich, Miranda Eleanor De Fonbrun Cooper, Mutya Buena
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Love the beat.
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Love this <3