1) West End G… Read Full Bio ↴There are two acts that go by the name West End Girls:
1) West End Girls are a Swedish tribute band performing cover versions of songs by British duo the Pet Shop Boys. Hailing from Stockholm, the duo comprises 16-year-olds Isabelle Erkendal and Rosanna Jirebeck. Erkendal provides main vocals for the band and is the "Neil Tennant" figure, whilst Jirebeck is behind her as "Chris Lowe". They have been performing together since 2003.
Unlike other cover bands, their style emulates the Pet Shop Boys rather than providing direct facsimilies. Their videos and photography echo elements seen in Pet Shop Boys own projects, such as industrial architecture, hats, dogs, costumes, gestures etc., as well as techniques such as colourful lighting and mixing live action with computer graphics.
In October 2005, they released a version of the Pet Shop Boys hit "Domino dancing" which originally appeared on the Pet Shop Boys album Introspective. The single was produced by Johan Fjellström and debuted at number 6 in the Swedish single chart reaching a peak position of number 3.
In January 2006, their cover of "West End girls", the track that inspired their name, was released.
West End Girls debut album is due to be released in April 2006 and is called Goes Petshopping. On 23 January 2006, Popjustice announced the track listing. The Pet Shop Boys' album that the original track comes from has been included in brackets.
1. "I'm not scared" (Introspective)
2. "Domino dancing" (Introspective)
3. "Suburbia" (Please)
4. "Rent" (Actually)
5. "Shopping" (Actually)
6. "You only tell me you love me when you're drunk" (Nightlife)
7. "West End girls" (Please)
8. "Being boring" (Behaviour)
9. "Love comes quickly" (Please)
10. "It's a sin" (Actually)
11. "Jealousy" (Behaviour)
2) West End Girls came together in British Columbia in their late teens. Members Camille Henderson, Aimee MacKenzie and Silvana Petrozzi were groomed by songwriters John Dexter and John Livingston. Dexter hand-picked the Girls in 1990 and groomed them under the moniker "Anne, Marie & Lisa", but later changed their name to the West End Girls. The act became Canadian teen sensations with their self-titled dance/pop debut album and the hits "Not Like Kissing You" and a remake of the Jackson 5 classic "I Want You Back". Petrozzi left shortly after the first album and was replaced by Janele Woodley and shortly before the release of the second album Henderson left for a solo career. Her replacement was Celia-Louise Martin. By the summer of 1993, their second album "We Belong Together" was released. Their sound changed dramatically to R&B/Hip Hop and they had hits with "R U Sexin' Me", "State Of The Heart" and "Pure (You're Touching Me)". The group split up in 1994.
I'm Not Scared
West End Girls Lyrics
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Your life's a mystery
Mine is an open book
If I could read your mind
I think I'd take a look
I'm not scared
Baby, I don't care
What have you got to hide?
What do you need to prove?
You're always telling lies
And that's the only truth
I don't care
Baby, I'm not scared
Tonight the streets are full of actors
I don't know why
Oh, take these dogs away from me
Before they, they bite
What have you got to say
Of shadows in the past?
I thought that if you paid
You'd keep them off our backs
Where do we have to be
So I can laugh and you'll be free?
I'd go anywhere
Baby, I don't care
I'm not scared
I don't care
Baby, I'm not scared
Tonight the streets are full of actors
I don't know why
Oh, take these dogs away from me
Before they, they bite
Tonight I fought and made my mind up
I know it's right
I know these dogs still snap around me
But I can, I can fight
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do
If I was you, if I was you
I wouldn't treat me the way you do - you
I'm not scared
Baby, I don't care
I'd go anywhere
Baby, I'm not scared
The lyrics to West End Girls' song "I'm Not Scared" reflect a sense of emotional strength and resilience in the face of a challenge. The singer, who is confident and unafraid, tells their companion that they don't care what they're hiding, what they need to prove, or where they need to be, and that they will fight against anything that threatens them. The metaphor of "dogs" is used repeatedly throughout the song to represent a threat, and it is implied that the singer is being pursued or threatened by something unknown. However, their fearlessness and determination help them to overcome these threats and stand up for themselves.
In the second verse, the singer addresses their companion directly, challenging them to be honest about the "shadows in the past" that are haunting them. They suggest that their companion has paid someone to keep these shadows hidden, but that they are still being chased. The chorus repeats the singer's declaration of fearlessness, asserting that they are not scared and that they don't care what happens to them.
The bridge of the song introduces a new image: the streets are full of actors. It's unclear what this means, but it adds to the surreal and dreamlike quality of the song. The singer repeats their desire for the dogs to be taken away, suggesting that they are still being pursued. However, they end the song firmly by declaring that they have made up their mind and will fight against whatever comes their way.
Overall, "I'm Not Scared" is a powerful anthem about standing up for oneself and refusing to be intimidated by fear or uncertainty. The singer's confidence and strength in the face of an unknown threat is inspiring, and the song's catchy chorus and driving beat make it an enduring classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Take these dogs away from me
Remove these problems and obstacles from my life
Your life's a mystery
You are secretive and I do not understand you
Mine is an open book
I am honest and transparent
If I could read your mind
If I could understand your thoughts and feelings
I think I'd take a look
I would be interested in understanding you better
I'm not scared
I am not afraid to confront problems or to be myself
Baby, I don't care
I am not bothered by irrelevant issues or opinions
What have you got to hide?
Why do you keep secrets and not tell the truth?
What do you need to prove?
Why do you feel the need to demonstrate your worth?
You're always telling lies
You are dishonest and untrustworthy
And that's the only truth
Your lies are the only thing that reveal your true nature
Tonight the streets are full of actors
People are pretending and not being genuine tonight
Oh, take these dogs away from me
Remove these problems and obstacles from my life (again)
Before they, they bite
Before they harm me or cause me any trouble
What have you got to say
What explanation or justification can you give?
Of shadows in the past?
Regarding negative events that happened before
I thought that if you paid
I believed that money could solve our problems
You'd keep them off our backs
You would prevent problems from affecting us
Where do we have to be
Where can we go to be happy and anxiety-free?
So I can laugh and you'll be free?
So I can feel joy and you can be liberated from stress and pressure?
I'd go anywhere
I am willing to change my surroundings and situation to improve things
Baby, I don't care
I am not bothered by irrelevant issues or opinions (again)
Tonight I fought and made my mind up
I struggled and made a decision tonight
I know it's right
I believe that my decision was correct
I know these dogs still snap around me
I know that problems are still looming and threatening me
But I can, I can fight
But I am strong and capable of overcoming them
If I was you, if I was you
If I were in your position or had your personality traits
I wouldn't treat me the way you do
I would not treat myself or others with disrespect like you do
Baby, I'm not scared
I am not afraid to confront problems or to be myself (again)
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