The Word Girl
Scritti Politti
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To do what I should do To long for you to hear I open up my heart And watch her name appear A word for you to use A girl without a cause A name for what you lose When it was never yours The first time baby that I came to you Swore I'd do things that you want me to The second time baby that I came to you For oh you found my love for you The third time baby that I came to you Oh, oh, oh, I knew The last time baby that I came to you Oh how your flesh and blood became the word A name the girl outgrew The girl was never real She stands for your abuse The girl is no ideal It's a word for what you do In a world of broken rules She found a place for you Along her chain of fools The first time baby that I came to you Swore I'd do things that you want me to The second time baby that I came to you For oh you found my love for you The third time baby that I came to you Oh, oh, oh, I knew The last time baby that I came to you Oh how your flesh and blood became the word Oh how Your flesh and blood Oh how Your flesh and blood Oh how Your flesh and blood Oh how Your flesh and blood Oh how Your flesh and blood Oh how Your flesh and blood Oh how Your flesh and blood
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Written by: DAVID GAMSON, DAVID H. GAMSON, GREEN GARTSIDE
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Origin Fact"The Word Girl" is a song by British post-punk band Scritti Politti, which was first released in 1985.
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Album InfoThis track appears in Scritti Politti's second studio album, "Cupid & Psyche 85", which marked the band's shift to more of a pop-oriented sound.
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Music VideoThere is a historical music video for "The Word Girl" , directed by John Scarlett-Davis, who was a popular music video director in the '80s.
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Chart Performance"The Word Girl" became Scritti Politti's highest-charting UK hit, reaching #6 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Reggae InfluenceThe song showcases a strong reggae influence, particularly in its use of prominent basslines and 'dub' production techniques.
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Unique TitleIt's the first charting UK single to have the word 'girl' in its title but not in the lyrics.
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Musical CollaborationSpecifically on this track, the band worked closely with reggae musician and producer Dennis Bovell.
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Release Details"The Word Girl" was released as a double A-side with the song "Flesh & Blood."
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Song ThemeThe track is a reflection and critique on the objectification and commodification of women in pop music.
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Song DurationThe official song length is 4 minutes and 24 seconds.
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Repetition TechniqueIn "The Word Girl", the phrase "she don't even exist" is repeated multiple times, creating an appealing hook.
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American SuccessAlthough Scritti Politti did not achieve the same level of chart success in America as they did in the UK, "The Word Girl" did reach #31 on the Billboard Club Play Singles chart.
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Non-English VersionsThere's also a French version of the song titled "La Fille Du Mot", showing the band's aim to engage more international listeners.
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