Can't Speak French
Girls Aloud
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I wait underneath the covers All night beside you And who could ever question any crying I do My heavy heart is beating out a rhythm All night inside me And I fall a little harder every time that I do Watch me living it up, you totally Got me stuck in a rut, you're made for me How am I gonna step up and say to you I get the feeling boy, I want you, want you (Now) Conversation is tough because you're totally Walking around all the stuff you wanna say to me Words are never enough Oh, baby, baby, you turn my dust to gold I can't speak French So I'll let the funky music do the talking talking Now oh I can't speak French So I'll let the funky music do the talking Oh, oh, oh I can't speak French So I'll let the funky music do the talking talking Now oh I can't speak French So I'll let the funky music do the talking I gotta let you know I wanna give in to my temptation And let my feelings show I gotta let you know oh, oh, oh I gotta let you know I wanna give in to my temptation And let my feelings show I gotta let you know oh, oh, oh I can't speak French So I'll let the funky music do the talking talking Now oh I can't speak French so I'll let the funky Music do the talking Oh, oh, oh I can't speak French So I'll let the funky music do the talking talking Now oh I can't speak French So I'll let the funky music do the talking
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Written by: BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, CARLA MARIA WILLIAMS, JODY CONSTANTIA MCCLURE, JODY LEI MCCLURE, MIRANDA ELEANOR DE FONBRUNE COOPER, NICK COLER, TIMOTHY MARTIN POWELL
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13 facts about this song
Band Formation"Girls Aloud" was formed through the British television show called “Popstars: The Rivals” in 2002. The band members include Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. "Can’t Speak French" is one of their successful songs.
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Album AppearanceThe song "Can't Speak French" appears on Girl Aloud's fourth studio album, "Tangled Up," released in 2007.
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Release Date"Can't Speak French" was released as the second single from the album on March 16, 2008.
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Song Genre"Can't Speak French" is categorized as a pop song with elements of jazz and blues. The song's distinctive lounge style made it unique in Girls Aloud's discography.
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British Chart PositionThe song achieved commercial success in the UK, peaking at number nine on the UK Singles Chart.
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Songwriters"Can't Speak French" was written by Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins and his production team Xenomania, who have written all of the group's original material.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Can't Speak French" discuss a romantic encounter where the speaker is too shy to express her feelings in words, hence the lyrics, 'I can't speak French, so I let the funky music do the talking.'
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the Girls Aloud members in a Rococo setting, inspired by the Marie Antoinette era with elaborate costumes and intricate set designs.
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Critic ReviewsThe song received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who praised its unique style and catchy tune.
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Live Performances"Can't Speak French" was featured in four of Girls Aloud's concert tours. These include the Tangled Up Tour (2008), the Out of Control Tour (2009), the Ten: The Hits Tour (2013) and coordinated performances in various television shows and festivals.
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French VersionA French version of "Can't Speak French" was also recorded by the group and included as a B-side to the single.
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CD SingleThe physical CD single for "Can't Speak French" included an extended mix of the song, the French version, and a live recording of "Rehab" from Jo Whiley's Live Lounge.
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Girl's Aloud SplitAfter touring for their compilation album, "Ten," in 2013, Girls Aloud announced that they were splitting up, making "Can't Speak French" one of the last hits of the group's successful run.
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