What She Came For
Franz Ferdinand
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I got a question for you I got a question for you Where did you get Your name from? Where did you get Your name from? I got a question for you Where do you see yourself In five minutes time? With a laugh like that Or a look like that You make us all feel gauche Like it's a sweaty joke but With a laugh like that And a look like that You make us all just go Whoa Look out You're what she came for You're what she came for No question, no doubt You're what she came for Knows what she came for No question, no doubt I got a question for you Another question for you Oh do you feel the Do you feel the pressure Why you're wearing What you're wearing Where will your life be gone In five minutes time? So say something stupid You know that you love to Look out You're what she came for You're what she came for No question, no doubt You're what she came for You're what she came for No question, no doubt Whoa! You're what she came for You're what she came for You're what she came for [Repeat: x3]
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Written by: Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley, Nicholas John McCarthy, Paul Robert Thompson, Robert Hardy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"What She Came For" is a song by Franz Ferdinand, a Scottish indie rock band named after the Archduke of Austria-Hungary whose death triggered World War I. The band members comprise Alex Kapranos, Bob Hardy, Nick McCarthy, and Paul Thomson.
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Album ReleaseThis song is taken from their third studio album "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand," which was released in January 2009.
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ProductionThe song, like the rest of the album, was recorded and produced at the band's own studio in Govan, Glasgow, and was mixed by Dan Carey.
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Popular in ChartsThe album peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold in the UK, the US, and Australia, hence, the song “What She Came For” was widely heard.
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Genres"What She Came For" shows several genres the band is known for. It's a mix of post-punk revival, indie rock, and dance-punk.
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Live Performance DebutThe band first played "What She Came For" live at a concert in Amsterdam in October 2008, ahead of the album's release.
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Critical ReviewThe song received favorable reviews from critics and is often singled out as one of the standout tracks on "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand."
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Song's ThemeThe song's lyrics tell a somewhat ambiguous story, likely about a failed relationship, with the signature catchy, upbeat rhythm Franz Ferdinand is known for.
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AirplayDespite not being released as a single, "What She Came For" enjoyed considerable airplay on alternative rock radio stations.
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Band's EvolutionThe track is considered a part of the band's evolution towards a more dance-oriented sound.
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