The line-up of the group has changed several times during the years they have performed together, but consists of sisters:
* Anne (born November 12, 1950)
* Denise (born April 9, 1952)
* Maureen (born June 14, 1954)
* Linda (born February 23, 1959)
* Bernadette (born Bernadette Therese Nolan, October 17, 1960)
* Coleen (born March 12, 1965).
Attention To Me
The Nolans Lyrics
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scream and shout like a witch will do,
Would you give a little bit, uh huh
Give a little bit of attention to me, uh huh,
If I dress on up in fancy clothes,
with a come on smile and a real nice pose,
Would you give a little bit, uh huh,
Give a little bit of attention to me
Yeah baby, baby
Well I'm tired of gettin' through to you
It ain't no good 'cause I just can't get enough,
I can't do enough,
I'm always here when you wanna play,
But then you walk away,
when I need your love,
I need your love
I don't wanna be the star attraction,
just need some action,
So come on baby can't you see,
All I'm asking for is a little attention to me,
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
If I walk right up with another guy,
Come on now boy won't you turn an eye,
Would you give a little bit, uh huh,
Give a little bit of attention to me,
oh yeah,
Are you listenin' baby
So won't you give a little bit,
give a little bit now,
Give a little bit of attention to me,
I need your love,
Come on give a little bit
The Nolans's song “Attention To Me” is all about seeking the attention of someone who is not paying enough attention to the singer. The lyrics are about a woman who is trying various tactics to get her lover's attention, including dressing up in fancy clothes and dancing for him. She wants him to notice her more and give her the love and affection she craves. The frustration and desperation are evident in the chorus when the singer says, “I'm always here when you wanna play, but then you walk away when I need your love, I need your love.”
The repeated use of “give a little bit” in the song's chorus emphasizes the singer's plea for just a little bit of attention. Despite the upbeat tempo of the song, the lyrics convey a sense of sadness and neediness.
Line by Line Meaning
If I get on up and dance for you
scream and shout like a witch will do,
Would you give a little bit, uh huh
Give a little bit of attention to me, uh huh,
If I dress on up in fancy clothes,
with a come on smile and a real nice pose,
Would you give a little bit, uh huh,
Give a little bit of attention to me
The singer is asking for attention from their partner. They are willing to go to great lengths to get it, such as dancing and dressing up, but they just need a little attention.
Yeah baby, baby
Well I'm tired of gettin' through to you
The singer is frustrated because they have been trying to get their partner's attention without success.
It ain't no good 'cause I just can't get enough,
I can't do enough,
I'm always here when you wanna play,
But then you walk away,
when I need your love,
I need your love
The singer feels like they are always the one putting in effort in the relationship and not getting enough love in return. They need their partner to show them affection.
I don't wanna be the star attraction,
just need some action,
So come on baby can't you see,
All I'm asking for is a little attention to me,
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The singer doesn't need to be the center of attention, they just want some acknowledgement from their partner. They are asking for a little attention and affection.
If I walk right up with another guy,
Come on now boy won't you turn an eye,
Would you give a little bit, uh huh,
Give a little bit of attention to me,
oh yeah,
Are you listenin' baby
The singer is considering using jealousy to get their partner's attention. They want to know if their partner will notice and be jealous if they are with someone else.
So won't you give a little bit,
give a little bit now,
Give a little bit of attention to me,
I need your love,
Come on give a little bit
The singer is once again asking for their partner's attention and love. They are pleading for their partner to give them even just a little bit of attention and show them some love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN FINDON, MIKE MYERS, ROBERT JOHN PUZEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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If I get on up and dance for you
scream and shout like a witch will do,
Would you give a little bit, uh huh
Give a little bit of attention to me, uh huh,
If I dress on up in fancy clothes,
with a come on smile and a real nice pose,
Would you give a little bit, uh huh,
Give a little bit of attention to me
Yeah baby, baby
Well I'm tired of gettin' through to you
It ain't no good 'cause I just can't get enough,
I can't do enough,
I'm always here when you wanna play,
But then you walk away,
when I need your love,
I need your love
I don't wanna be the star attraction,
just need some action,
So come on baby can't you see,
All I'm asking for is a little attention to me,
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
If I walk right up with another guy,
Come on now boy won't you turn an eye,
Would you give a little bit, uh huh,
Give a little bit of attention to me,
oh yeah,
Are you listenin' baby
So won't you give a little bit,
give a little bit now,
Give a little bit of attention to me,
I need your love,
Come on give a little bit
Hei Hei
If I get on up and dance for you
scream and shout like a witch will do,
Would you give a little bit, uh huh
Give a little bit of attention to me, uh huh,
If I dress on up in fancy clothes,
with a come on smile and a real nice pose,
Would you give a little bit, uh huh,
Give a little bit of attention to me
Yeah baby, baby
Well I'm tired of gettin' through to you
It ain't no good 'cause I just can't get enough,
I can't do enough,
I'm always here when you wanna play,
But then you walk away,
when I need your love,
I need your love
I don't wanna be the star attraction,
just need some action,
So come on baby can't you see,
All I'm asking for is a little attention to me,
yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
If I walk right up with another guy,
Come on now boy won't you turn an eye,
Would you give a little bit, uh huh,
Give a little bit of attention to me,
oh yeah,
Are you listenin' baby
So won't you give a little bit,
give a little bit now,
Give a little bit of attention to me,
I need your love,
Come on give a little bit
bingbong
Great tunes, The Nolans take you right back to the good times. God bless Bernie great voice sadly missed but never forgotten.
Brian Sionnan
Beautiful lady so sad she's gone but sure to be in heaven rip Bernie
Chris Hannon
I love this..what a great track.. brilliant vocals from Bernie .
waysidetavern
This is my favourite Nolans single, good video too. Thank you for sharing this all time great!
Chris Hannon
I love this song as well as 'Gotta pull myself together ' and I'm in in the mood for dancing .feel good songs
Chris Hannon
@Janet Thomson typo error now amended lol
Janet Thomson
Chris Hannon Feel food songs???
francis2653
One of the best popsongs of the 80's...
Sonia Bishop
And groups
waysidetavern
So true Francis!