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2. An accomplished actress, singer, and songwriter, Valeria Andrews first made a name for herself with a featured acting role in the film Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), starring Whoopi Goldberg. Valeria also co-wrote the song "Pay Attention" for the film's soundtrack. Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit was an international sensation. In addition to her musical composition for that film, Valeria has recorded two other songs featured on soundtracks to blockbuster motion pictures: “Rhythm of the Night” for Moulin Rouge (2001) and “Ooh La La” for Legally Blonde (2001). Her breakthrough dance single “Girl I Told Ya" became synonymous with the hit television series Gossip Girl (2007). The wonderfully provocative video for "Girl I Told Ya,” which cheekily paid homage to Marie Antoinette, was shot by acclaimed director Marc Webb on location in Hungary.
Valeria's most well-known movie role to date is her portrayal of the amorous Wendy in Just Married (2003), appearing alongside Ashton Kutcher. Her other acting credits include a recurring role in the PBS series American Family (2002). She co-hosted an entire season of the "Idolesque” Next Big Star (2001), a talent competition show featuring Ed McMahon. More recently, Valeria guest-starred on the ABC sitcoms Freddie (2005) and The George Lopez Show (2002).
Valeria's back story is the stuff of Hollywood legend. She was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. Her father was Australian and her mother is from Uruguay. Her parents married within two weeks of meeting, and due to the language barrier, divorced soon after.Valeria began singing at the age of three, by way of street performance, busking during the days and competing in talent contests at night. She eventually landed a role in Falstaff at the world famous Sydney Opera House, and subsequently took on the title role in Annie.
Two nights after the production of Annie came to a close, eleven-year-old Valeria and her father headed for America. They rented a single apartment near Hollywood and Vine, and for the next five years they hit the iconic Venice boardwalk every weekend. Armed only with a boom-box and an empty coffee can for contributions from the passerby, she sang for her dinner.
Persistence and patience finally landed her a leading role at The Santa Monica Coast Playhouse in Alan & Marilyn Bergman's musical revue How Do You Keep the Music Playing ? In a prodigious feat, young Valeria performed to packed bases at the USO. This era culminated with Valeria signing with Motown Records as a member of a girl group at the age of 14.
Her teen years were marred with struggle as she ran away from home and her father was deported. Valeria became a ward of the court, and rented rooms in homes until she was 18. Gaining work when she could, she co-wrote and recorded songs for New Line Cinema's Poison Ivy 2 (1996). She even travelled to Kyoto, Japan, singing six nights a week at four shows a night, in order to raise the money to produce a demo package back home in Los Angeles. Her plan was to market the final demo to various record companies in the hopes of a contract. The resulting six minute EPK made the rounds of the major labels and following several months of negotiation, Interscope Records mogul Jimmy Iovine and Warner Chappell Publishing selected her work and Valeria's recording career was off and running.
Valeria's first album, Freshly Squeezed, was released in 2009. Freshly Squeezed is available for download on AmazonMP3, at iTunes, and other major digital online retailers. The energetic pop record features the work of famed producers Dave Aude, Space Cowboy, and Madd Scientist. None other than Lady Gaga herself is included as a superstar collaborator.
Girl I Told Ya
Valeria Lyrics
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She just came to say goodnight
I'll be right back
Daddy, she's nice
Hmm, change of plans
We're going for a ride
She got a new car
Ooh, been tryin' to work this out
I can't get out the house
See you're parked outside
I'm telling you it's on tonight
Girl, I'm telling you that you should wait
Wait for me to come inside your gate
When the coast is clear, now don't be late
You can watch me move as I infiltrate
Girl, I told ya
You don't have to sneak out
You don't have to fight
I could creep up inside
And hold ya
Anything you want done
Da done, done
You could creep up inside
K there's a motion detector
So you gotta lay low
Til' you get to the keypad
Here's my secret code
To the V, to the A, to the L, to the E
To the are, to the I, to the A
What's that say?
Now just up the stairs
Left, right, right there
Are you sure of this?
I'm getting kind of nervous
Girl, I told ya
You don't have to sneak out
You don't have to fight
I could creep up inside
And hold ya
Anything you want done
Da done, done
You could creep up inside
Girl, you got me trapped under your bed
Daddy about to wake up bust my head
Boy, did you make me get so loud?
Since I got you here and you can't get out
Girl, what you wanna do?
Girl, what you wanna do?
What you gonna do when they come for you?
Said you wanna creep up
Baby, can't you keep up?
Baby, now we both stuck, yeah
Girl, I told ya
You don't have to sneak out
You don't have to fight
I could creep up inside
You don't think I know that
I say the word and you'll be running
You'll be lucky
Just come and creep up inside
Daddy she's sleeping over
Good night
"Girl I Told Ya" by Valeria ft. Aria, is a flirty and playful song about sneaking into someone's house without anyone noticing. The lyrics begin with the girl telling her father that she is going to bed for the night, but then she switches up her plans and tells Valeria that they are going for a ride in her new car. Valeria knows the plan is to sneak into the girl's house without anyone noticing, and she is nervous but excited about the adventure. As they sneak past a motion detector and enter the girl's room, they engage in a playful and flirtatious back and forth.
The song's lyrics are a mix of cute and flirty, as the two girls joke around about sneaking in and out of the house. The chorus is particularly catchy, with Valeria reassuring the girl that she doesn't have to sneak out, and that they can have fun without getting caught. The lyrics also touch on the excitement of doing something forbidden, which adds an extra layer of fun to the song.
Overall, "Girl I Told Ya" is a fun and playful song about the excitement of sneaking around and doing something you're not supposed to. The lyrics are cute and catchy, and the upbeat rhythm makes it a great song to dance to.
Line by Line Meaning
Shh, Daddy
Be quiet, don't wake up Daddy
She just came to say goodnight
She's just saying goodnight before we go out
I'll be right back
I won't be long
Daddy, she's nice
Daddy, she's a nice girl
Hmm, change of plans
I've decided to change our plans
We're going for a ride
We're going for a drive
She got a new car
She got a new car
Oh, we're not going very far
We're not driving very far
Ooh, been tryin' to work this out
I've been trying to figure this out
I can't get out the house
I can't leave the house
See you're parked outside
I see that you're parked outside
I'm telling you it's on tonight
I'm telling you that tonight is the night
Girl, I'm telling you that you should wait
I'm telling you to wait for me
Wait for me to come inside your gate
Wait for me to arrive at your house
When the coast is clear, now don't be late
When it's safe, don't be late
You can watch me move as I infiltrate
You can watch me as I get into your house
Girl, I told ya
I already told you
You don't have to sneak out
You don't have to leave secretly
You don't have to fight
You don't have to struggle
I could creep up inside
I can enter your house quietly
And hold ya
And hold you
Anything you want done
Whatever you want to do
Da done, done
It will be done
You could creep up inside
You can enter my house quietly
K there's a motion detector
Okay, there's a motion detector
So you gotta lay low
So you have to hide
Til' you get to the keypad
Until you get to the keypad
Here's my secret code
Here's my code that will let you in
To the V, to the A, to the L, to the E
To the letters V A L E
To the are, to the I, to the A
To the letters R I A
What's that say?
What does that spell?
Now just up the stairs
Now go up the stairs
Left, right, right there
Go left, then right, then you're there
Are you sure of this?
Are you sure about this?
I'm getting kind of nervous
I'm starting to feel nervous
Girl, you got me trapped under your bed
Girl, you've got me stuck under your bed
Daddy about to wake up bust my head
Daddy is about to wake up and catch us
Boy, did you make me get so loud?
Boy, did you make me make noise?
Since I got you here and you can't get out
Since you're here and can't leave
Girl, what you wanna do?
Girl, what do you want to do?
Girl, what you wanna do?
Girl, what do you want to do?
What you gonna do when they come for you?
What will you do when they catch us?
Said you wanna creep up
You said you wanted to quietly enter
Baby, can't you keep up?
Baby, can't you keep pace?
Baby, now we both stuck, yeah
Baby, now we're both stuck
You don't think I know that
You don't think I'm aware of that
I say the word and you'll be running
If I say the word, you'll run away
You'll be lucky
You'll be fortunate
Just come and creep up inside
Just come and enter my house quietly
Daddy she's sleeping over
She's staying the night
Good night
Good night
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FERNANDO GARIBAY, KASIA LIVINGSTON, VALERIA ANDREWS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ricardomerino4749
this song still sounds so fresh now in 2023
@faeriemona
Love this song, its sooo danceable. and the video is cool... just wish I could find more by either one of them or both of them.
@javierparraga6062
Why isn't this amazing song on Spotify?
@joserogeliogonzalezcantu4548
i am wondering the same!
@nellymariuxiflorinjumbo806
me encanta esta cancion una de mis favoritas
@TheStefyleon
Solo tiene una canción ? Amo esa canción desde hace 10 años y la necesito en Spotify !
@UnTiempoParaRecordarHD
Tiene varios albums, Su Casa es Mi Casa de 1998, Freshly Squeezed de 2009, la cancion Rhythm Of the Night del soundtrack de Moulin Rouge del 2001, y Ooh la la de 2001
@jtarantula3390
Still a BOP
@thefuckedupones
"Daddy, She's nice" That bit always makes me giggle and think about when you are waiting at the door and get introduced to the dad as a "friend" and the dad gives you that really wierd look hahaha
@pavelzmiev1578
I have no idea who are these girls on the video but the song is just BRILLIANT! Would love to see it in better resolution.