Girls & Boys

Good Charlotte

About Girls & Boys

"Girls & Boys" is the third single taken from Good Charlotte's second studio album, The Young and the Hopeless, released on July 4, 2003. The song peaked at number forty-eight on the US Billboard Hot 100. Outside the United States "Girls and Boys" peaked at number six in the United Kingdom, where it became their second top-ten hit following "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", and it topped the UK Rock Chart. The song eventually received a Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry for selling at least 200,000 copies. Elsewhere, the song reached the top forty in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand. 


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2002
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Educated with money
He's well dressed not funny
And not much to say in most conversations
But he'll foot the bill in all situations

'Cause he pays for everything
Girls don't like boys
Girls like cars and money
Boys will laugh at girls when they're not funny

Paper or plastic
Don't matter she'll have it
Vacations and shopping sprees 
These are a few of her favorite things

She'll get what she wants if she's willing to please
His type of girl always comes with a fee 
Hey now there's nothing for free
Girls don't like boys 

Girls like cars and money
Boys will laugh at girls when they're not funny
And these girls like these boys
Like these boys like these girls

The girls with the bodies like boys with Ferrari's
Girls don't like boys 
Girls like cars and money

All of these boys and all of these girls
Are losing their souls in a material world

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Good Charlotte

Good Charlotte is an American rock band from Waldorf, Maryland, that formed in 1996. Since 1998, the band's constant members have been lead vocalist Joel Madden, lead guitarist and back-up vocalist Benji Madden, bass guitarist Paul Thomas, and rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Billy Martin. Their latest drummer and percussionist is Dean Butterworth, who has been a member of the band since 2005. The band has released five studio albums: Good Charlotte (2000), The Young and the Hopeless (2002), The Chronicles of Life and Death (2004), Good Morning Revival (2007), and Cardiology (2010) as well as two compilations: Greatest Remixes (2008) and Greatest Hits (2010). more »

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Written by: Benji Madden, Joel Madden

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12 facts about this song

Release and Chart Performance
"Girls & Boys" was released as the second single from Good Charlotte's second studio album, "The Young and the Hopeless," in 2003. It managed to reach the top spot in the Australia Singles chart.
Cultural Impact
The song's catchy chorus and pop-punk style helped to propel Good Charlotte into the mainstream. It has become one of the band’s most recognized songs, often used in popular culture.
Music Video
The music video for "Girls & Boys" was directed by Smith n' Borin and features the band playing at a wealthy teen's pool party. It serves to visually represent the song's critique of materialistic and superficial values.
Song Writing
The song was written by the band's twin brothers Joel and Benji Madden. The lyrics criticize girls who are interested in boys for their money, and boys who are interested in girls for their looks.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its catchy melody and the band's energy, while others criticized it as typical of the pop-punk genre.
Live Performances
"Girls & Boys" has remained a staple in Good Charlotte's live performances since its release.
Song Awesome
The song played a major role in establishing Good Charlotte's success. Its popularity propelled "The Young and the Hopeless" to triple-platinum certification in the U.S.
Song Theme
"Girls & Boys" is said to express a disdain for the materialism and superficiality seen within society, a theme recurrent in many songs of Good Charlotte.
Influence
The song influenced countless pop-punk bands that emerged following Good Charlotte's rise to fame.
Available Online
The song, along with its music video, is available to stream on various platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.
Cover Versions
Several artists, including pop singer Maroon 5, have covered "Girls & Boys" in their own style.
Recognition
In 2003, "Girls & Boys" has been nominated at MTV Video Music Awards for Best Group Video category.

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