Clumsy

Fergie

About Clumsy

"Clumsy" is a song recorded by American singer and rapper Fergie for her debut studio album, The Dutchess (2006). The song was released as the album's fifth single on September 25, 2007. It was written by Fergie, Bobby Troup and will.i.am, who also produced the track. It was partially recorded in Los Angeles and in the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. "Clumsy" is a pop, bubblegum pop and R&B song. The song's lyrics about being clumsy and in love flow alongside its computerized and bleeping beat taken from "The Bubble Bunch" by Jimmy Spicer, as well as a sample of "The Girl Can't Help It", originally performed by Little Richard. The song received generally mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised the Little Richard sample and the goofy lyrics on feelings of love. Some critics deemed it to be the album's highlight and pop at its finest, while others considered it flat. "Clumsy" peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Fergie's fifth straight top ten hit in the US. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and has sold over two million downloads in the country. Internationally, the song peaked in the top five in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The song's music video, directed by Marc Webb and Rich Lee, is stylized like a pop-up book and features Swedish model Alex Lundqvist as Fergie's love interest. 


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She can't help it, the girl can't help it (oh, baby)
She can't help it, the girl can't help it (oh, baby)
She can't help it, the girl can't help it (oh, baby)
She can't help it

First time that I saw your eyes
Boy, you looked right through me, mmm, mmm
Played it cool, but I knew you knew
That Cupid hit me, mmm, mmm

You got me trippin' (oh), stumblin' (oh), flippin' (oh), fumblin'
Clumsy 'cause I'm fallin' in love (in love)
You got me slippin' (oh), tumblin' (oh), sinkin' (oh), crumblin'
Clumsy 'cause I'm fallin' in love (in love)
So in love with you

She can't help it, the girl can't help it (oh, baby)
She can't help it, the girl can't help it (oh, no)
She can't help it, the girl can't help it (no how)
She can't help it

Can't breathe, when you touch my sleeve
Butterflies so crazy, mmm, mmm
Whoa now, think I'm goin' down
Friends don't know what's with me, mmm, mmm

You got me trippin' (oh), stumblin' (oh), flippin' (oh), fumblin'
Clumsy 'cause I'm fallin' in love (in love)
You got me slippin' (oh), tumblin' (oh), sinkin' (oh), crumblin'
Clumsy 'cause I'm fallin' in love (in love)
So in love with you

She can't help it, the girl can't help it (oh, no)
She can't help it, the girl can't help it (oh please)
She can't help it, the girl can't help it (oh, no)
She can't help it

You know, this ain't the first time this has happened to me
This "love sick" thing
I like serious relationships and, uh
A girl like me don't stay single for long
'Cause every time a boyfriend and I break up
My world is crushed and I'm all alone
The love bug crawls right back up and bites me
And I'm back

She can't help it, the girl can't help it (in love)
She can't help it, the girl can't help it (oh, God)
She can't help it, the girl can't help it (I'm back in love)
She can't help it (woo)
She can't help it, the girl can't help it (I'm back in love now)
She can't help it, the girl can't help it (I'm back in love now, baby)
She can't help it, the girl can't help it (I'm back in love now)
She can't help it (and now you got me)

You got me trippin' (oh), stumblin' (oh), flippin' (oh), fumblin'
Clumsy 'cause I'm fallin' in love (in love)
You got me slippin' (oh), tumblin' (oh), sinkin' (oh), crumblin'
Clumsy 'cause I'm fallin' in love (in love)
So in love with you
Clumsy 'cause I'm fallin' in love (in love)
You got me slippin' (oh), tumblin' (oh), sinkin' (oh), crumblin'
Clumsy 'cause I'm fallin' in love (in love)

So in love with you
So in love with you
So in love with you

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Fergie

Stacy Ann Ferguson (born March 27, 1975), better known by her stage name Fergie, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, fashion designer, television host and actress. She was a member of the children's television series Kids Incorporated and the girl group Wild Orchid. She is the female vocalist for the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas with whom she has achieved chart success worldwide. Her debut solo album spawned five Billboard Hot 100 top five singles, three of which went to number one. more »

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Written by: Bobby Troup, Jimmy Spicer, Lawrence Smith, Russell Simmons, Stacy Ferguson, Will Adams

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"Clumsy" was released by singer Fergie from her debut studio album "The Dutchess" in 2007.
Chart Performance
The song reached the top five on the 'Billboard Hot 100' in the United States, making it Fergie's fifth single to do so.
Certification
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has certified the song as a platinum record.
Songwriting Inspiration
"Clumsy," which talks about falling in love, was inspired by Fergie's real-life relationship with her then-boyfriend, now ex-husband, Josh Duhamel.
Production Credits
The song was produced by will.i.am, the lead member of The Black Eyed Peas, the group Fergie was part of before her solo career.
Sampling
"Clumsy" is notable for its use of samples. It borrows from "The Girl Can't Help It" by Little Richard and "Change the Beat" by Beside.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews with critics being particularly receptive of its catchy chorus and the innovative sample use.
Music Video
The music video for "Clumsy" was directed by Marc Webb and Rich Lee and contains references to famous romantic moments from old Hollywood films.
Genre
"Clumsy" is classified as pop with elements of R&B and hip hop.
International Success
Apart from its success in America, the song also charted well in several other countries including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
Cultural Impact
Fergie performed "Clumsy" at several major events including the 2007 American Music Awards and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
Song Duration
The song is 3 minutes and 47 seconds long.

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