Hey Girl
Delays
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Hey girl Where in the world did you come from Hey girl Where in the world do you belong Hey girl Watching you walk is like a dream Hey girl You've got nerve and you sure got me As I wanted Singing lost and found Like a fever running We could clear this town Hey girl Where in the world did you come from Hey girl Nobody knows where you belong So why don't you tell me You're hanging above me There's room everywhere And I can't walk on air Hey girl Hey girl Hey girl Where in the world did you come from Hey girl Never return 'cause you belong I said Hey girl I said Hey girl
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Written by: GREG GILBERT
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"Hey Girl" is a hit track by Delays that was included in their debut album "Faded Seaside Glamour" released in 2004.
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GenreThe song is named under the genre of indie rock which is a form of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom.
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Band FormationDelays, the band behind the song, was formed in the year 2001 in Southampton, United Kingdom. The core members are brothers Aaron and Greg Gilbert, Colin Fox and Rowly.
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Style"Hey Girl" is recognizable for its high-pitched, falsetto style of singing by lead vocalist Greg Gilbert.
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Chart PerformanceThe album "Faded Seaside Glamour" ranking in the UK Albums Chart was number 17.
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Photogenic ApproachKeeping with their music's photogenic aspects, the music video for "Hey Girl" features the band performing against the colorful, shifting backdrop of a glamorized seaside.
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Musical InfluencesThe Delays have often cited their influences as the likes of Cocteau Twins, The Stone Roses, and The La's. These influences can be heard in their melodic, guitar-driven sound, especially in tracks like "Hey Girl".
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Critical ReceptionThe album received positive reviews upon release mainly due to their unique style of fusing 60s pop and 90s indie on tracks such as "Hey Girl".
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Struggle And SuccessDuring their initial days, unlike many other bands that broke on the scene instantly, they had to struggle a bit harder to make their mark. However, the release of songs like "Hey Girl" eventually helped them establish a solid position in the industry.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Hey Girl" seem to revolve around infatuation and longing, sticking true to the common themes found in much of indie rock genre.
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