James Bond
Scouting for Girls
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
007, Britain's finest secret agent, licensed to kill. Mixing business with girls and thrills. I've seen you walk the screen, it's you that I adore. Since I was a boy I've wanted to be like Roger Moore. A girl in every port, and gadgets up my sleeve. The world is not enough for the both of us it seems. So I wish I was James Bond, just for the day. Kissing all the girls, blow the bad guys away. And I wish I was James Bond, just for the day. Kissing all the girls, blow the bad guys away. Hello Mr Bond, I've been expecting you. Martini in your hand, and that eyebrow that you move. Don't take this the wrong way, I know it might sound odd. I'm the next double 0, I'm the right man for the job. So I wish I was James Bond, just for the day. Kissing all the girls, blow the bad guys away. And I wish I was James Bond, just for the day. Kissing all the girls, blow the bad guys away. I've a license, I've a license, I've a license to thrill. I've a license, I've a license, I've a license to kill. I've a license, I've a license, I've a license to thrill. I've a license, I've a license, I've a license to kill. I wanted to be you, I wanted to be you, I wanted to be someone else. I wanted to be you, I wanted to be you, I wanted to be someone else. And I wish I was James Bond, just for the day. Kissing all the girls, blow the bad guys away. And I wish I was James Bond, just for the day. Kissing all the girls, blow the bad guys away. And I wish I was James Bond, just for the day. Kissing all the girls, blow the bad guys away. Roger and Sean and Timmy and George and Daniel and Pierce and maybe one day me
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
24 facts about this song
Origin"James Bond" is a song by British pop band Scouting for Girls, known for their charming and catchy indie-pop anthems.
|
ReleaseIt was released in 2007 as part of their eponymous debut studio album, 'Scouting for Girls.'
|
Song InspirationThe song draws inspiration from the iconic British spy character, James Bond, created by author Ian Fleming.
|
PopularityDue to the song's catchy tune and clever lyrics, it gained immense popularity in the UK, helping catapult Scouting for Girls to fame.
|
Chart PositionWhile it didn't chart as a single itself, the album 'Scouting for Girls' peaked at number one in the UK Album charts.
|
Lyrics"James Bond" tells the imaginative story of a common man comparing himself to James Bond, asserting that he can be "as smooth, smart, strong, super-sexy, secret agent" despite the meek trope of daily existence.
|
StyleThe song is characterized by a light, bubbly pop sound that is signature of Scouting for Girls, which they mixed nicely with elements from spy films' soundtracks.
|
InfluenceSince its release, "James Bond" has been influential in shaping the band's musical style and identity, making it an iconic song in their career.
|
Live Performances"James Bond" is a crowd favorite at Scouting for Girls' concerts, often having the audience singing along enthusiastically.
|
JuxtapositionThe song is noted for its clever juxtaposition of the glamorous life of a spy with the mundane realities of everyday life.
|
DurationThe track is approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds long, a typical duration for pop songs during the time of its release.
|
SongwriterLead vocalist and keyboard player Roy Stride is the primary songwriter for Scouting For Girls, including the hit "James Bond."
|
Music VideoThough there isn't a specific music video for "James Bond", the band's energetic performances of the song are well-captured in various concert videos.
|
Song Release"James Bond" by Scouting for Girls was released in the year 2007.
|
Album NameThe track "James Bond" appears on the band's self-titled debut studio album, "Scouting for Girls."
|
Chart PerformanceIt wasn't released as a single but contributed to the success of the album, which peaked at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart.
|
Song IllustrationThe lyrics of "James Bond" center around the theme of longing to live the exciting, daring life of the film spy James Bond.
|
Signature StyleThe song illustrates the band's signature style, combining catchy pop hooks with light-hearted, story-telling lyrics.
|
Video ThemeThe video for the song features the band playing to a cinema audience interspersed with clips from James Bond movies.
|
LegacyContaining memorable tracks like "James Bond", Scouting for Girls' debut album was well received and certified Triple Platinum by BPI.
|
Song StyleLike most of Scouting for Girls’ music, “James Bond” is a pop-rock song with upbeat music and playful lyrics.
|
Unique ApproachRather than focusing on James Bond's successful and glamourous antics, the song romantically fantasizes about the character's missions from a more personal, grass-roots perspective.
|
Band Member's StatementIn an interview, band member Roy Stride has stated that "James Bond" is one of the band's favorite songs to perform live. It always gets a great reception from fans.
|
Influential Release"James Bond", along with other songs on their debut album greatly influenced the UK pop scene, making Scouting for Girls one of the prominent pop bands of the late 2000s.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"James Bond Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 27 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/12293069/Scouting+for+Girls/James+Bond>.
Discuss the James Bond Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In