Hard to Beat
Hard-Fi
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I seen you darlin' Seen you hangin' round town You in a short skirt Shinin' eyes of deep brown You had a dirty look You caught me on your hook Turn up the thermostat I wanna see you sweat Ah yeah Girl you've got something I Like I walked right over, said Hi how you doin' You smiled at me And girl you tore right through me I said Come on, let's dance We've gotta take our chance You whispered in my ear You wanna get out of here Can you feel it Rockin' the city Ah yeah Straight out of nowhereness Like a fist Can't resist you oh no I tell you something You know I love ya Just wanna touch ya Stand up Knock me right off my feet Hard to beat, hard to beat Hard to beat Wooh, ah! Let's spend the night Spend the night together Heart beatin' so fast As you take my shirt off This girl I saw round town Well now she's goin' down Stuck on a losing streak I think you've turned me round Ah yeah Girl you've got something I Like Read all about it Have you heard the latest Boy in a band Beef Hollywood actress But baby you and me We came up from the street No time to hesitate We gotta push our weight Can you feel it Rockin' the city Ah yeah Straight out of nowhereness Like a fist Can't resist you oh no I tell you somethin' You know I love ya Just wanna touch ya Stand up Knock me right off my feet Hard to beat, hard to beat Hard to beat Goodness No I've never known a night like this Can't believe it You're so hard to beat Hard to beat Drive me crazy My beautiful baby Let's spend the whole day Right here together You know I love ya Just wanna touch ya Stand up Knock me right off my feet Hard to beat, hard to beat Hard to beat Ah yeah, girl you've got Something I like Something I like Something I like Something I like Something I like Something I like
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Written by: Richard Archer
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Hard to Beat" by Hard-Fi is categorized under the Indie rock and Post-punk genres of music.
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Release InformationThe song "Hard to Beat" was released as a single on June 6, 2005, by the British music label "Atlantic Records".
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Album Features"Hard to Beat" is listed as the third track on Hard-Fi's debut album "Stars of CCTV" shared with the public in July 2005.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, earning it a top 10 hit status.
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Recognition & AwardsIn 2005, "Hard to Beat" was nominated in the category of "Best Track" in the Q Awards; while, the album "Stars of CCTV" won the album of the year award at the Brit Awards 2006.
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Songwriting Credits"Hard to Beat" was written by the band's lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Richard Archer.
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Pop Culture referencesDue to its upbeat and energetically infectious style, "Hard to Beat" has been used in a few TV shows and commercials, further cementing its influence in the mid-2000's indie rock scene.
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Cover ArtThe cover art of "Hard to Beat" features a minimalist design with a TV effect, in line with the aesthetics of the debut album "Stars of CCTV".
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InfluencesAccording to Richard Archer, the lead vocalist, "Hard to Beat" was greatly influenced by punk, reggae, and electronic music, showcasing the band's unique blend of style and sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hard to Beat" features the band performing in various locations in London. It was directed by Richard Skinner, who has also worked with other well-known artists in the music industry.
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Critical ReceptionCritics and music reviewers have expressed that "Hard to Beat" captures the gritty suburban dynamics through its lyrics and production, often praising the band's unique sound and Archer's songwriting.
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Live Performances"Hard to Beat" quickly became one of the fan favorites at the band's live shows, often resulting in intense sing-alongs from the crowd.
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