Modern Girl
Sheena Easton
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He wakes and says, "hello", turns on the breakfast show She fixes coffee while he takes a shower "Hey, that was great", he said, "I wish we could stay in bed" "But I got to be at work in less than an hour" She manages a smile as he walks out the door She's a modern girl who's been through this movie before She don't build her world 'round no single man But she's gettin' by, doin' what she can She is free to be, what she wants to be All she wants to be, is a modern girl Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na She's a modern girl It looks like rain again, she takes the train again She's on her way again through London town Where she eats a tangerine, flicks through a magazine Until it's time to leave her dreams on the underground She walks to the office like everyone else An independent lady takin' care of herself She don't build her world 'round no single man But she's gettin' by, doin' what she can She is free to be, what she wants to be All she wants to be, is a modern girl Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na She's a modern girl She's been dreaming 'bout him all day long As soon as she gets home, it's him on the telephone He asks her to dinner, she says, "I'm not free" "Tonight I'm gonna stay at home and watch my TV" I don't build my world 'round no single man But I'm (she's) gettin' by, doin' what I (she) can I (she is) am free to be, what I (she) want(s) to be All I (she) want(s) to be, is a modern girl Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na She's a modern girl Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na She's a modern girl Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na She's a modern girl Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na She's a modern girl Na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na
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Written by: DOMINIC KING, FRANK MUSKER
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"Modern Girl" was released in 1980. It was recorded in the year 1979 but released in the following year.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't achieve commercial success on its initial release. However, when she released her third single, "9 to 5," and gained more fame, "Modern Girl" was re-released and reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Debut Single"Modern Girl" was Sheena Easton's debut single. This song was the starting point of her successful music career.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Easton's debut album ‘Take My Time.’
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Origin CreationThe song was written by Matt Aiken, Mike Stock, and Pete Waterman, who are known for their work with many famous pop artists in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Musical Style"Modern Girl" is a pop music genre track with hints of contemporary R&B style.
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Importance in Career"Modern Girl," along with "9 to 5," is credited with helping Easton garner US attention, leading to a successful career in the American market.
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TV DebutSheena Easton performed "Modern Girl" on the United Kingdom's "The Big Time: Pop Singer" episode, which documented her rise to stardom.
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Notably CoveredThe song was covered by Tracey Ullman, a British-American comedian, actress, singer, and writer, in her 1983 album, "You Broke My Heart In 17 Places."
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ReinventionSheena Easton re-recorded "Modern Girl" in a more contemporary style for her 1997 album "Freedom."
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Associated Song"Modern Girl" is often associated with another song from the same album, "9 to 5" (or "Morning Train" in the US), as that was the song currently topping the charts when "Modern Girl" was rereleased and climbed them.
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TV UseThe song was used in a 1981 television advertisement for the Ford Fiesta car in the UK.
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Social SignificanceThe song - 'Modern Girl' is a commentary on the expectations and pressures faced by women balancing work and home life. The lyrics narrate the journey of a modern woman who's striving to make her own mark in the world.
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