Red Dress

Sugababes

About Red Dress

"Red Dress" is a song by British girl group Sugababes from their fourth studio album, Taller in More Ways (2005). The group's members wrote the song in collaboration with its producers, the British songwriting and production team Xenomania, based on the perception that women must expose their body to be noticed "Red Dress" was released in the United Kingdom on 6 March 2006 as the album's third single, and is the first to feature vocals by Amelle Berrabah, following the departure of Mutya Buena in December 2005. The Sugababes performed a cover of the Arctic Monkeys' song "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" as the single's B-side. The song is an uptempo pop record that contains a sample from "Landslide", a Northern soul recording by Tony Clarke. It received positive reviews from critics, who commended its composition and Xenomania's contribution in particular. "Red Dress" peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart, number seven on the Netherlands' Dutch Top 40 chart, and inside the top twenty on the singles charts of Ireland, New Zealand and Norway. The song's music video was directed by Tim Royes in January 2006 and features the group's members in red dresses. The Sugababes performed the single as part of the set lists for their Taller in More Ways, Overloaded: The Singles Collection and Change tours, and at the Liverpool Summer Pops and Oxegen Festival music festivals. 


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Cooler than the red dress 
'cause I'm cooler 
'cause I'm cooler 
'cause I'm cooler than the red dress 
'cause I'm cooler 
'cause I'm cooler 

Using subtle diploma 
To get what she wants 
Can't say that it's wrong 
No baby 
A man's not a boy can't you see 
We're pulling the strings 
We're taking the lead 

And when you're sure 
You'll never let him play you again 
She'll put on your favorite smile 
And plug the cord 
And get you in your dirty dance 
Her hips will send you into a trance 

'cause I'm cooler than the red dress 
I'd rather catch a guy on my own 
(Give me credit) 
'cause what you see the man gets 
(Don't forget it) 
And if he don't I'm better off here alone 
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh 

Don't need candlelight to make you stay over 
I'm giving it up now, baby 
If that's what I gotta do just to own you 
I'm giving it up now maybe 
(To you) 

I've played the desperate lady 
Jumped through all of the hoops boy 
Instead of constant craving 
I leave the chasing to you 
And if you don't respect it 
Ill pick up my Jimmy Choos 
'cause boy if you don't love me 
Then I've got nothing to lose 

'cause I've been down this roads before 
I should have known that I was to blame 
Won't put on your 
Favorite smile 
Won't plug the cord to get you to your dirty dance 
That's not the way I get my demands 

'cause I'm cooler than the red dress 
I'd rather catch a guy on my own 
'cause what you see the man gets 
And if he don't I'm better off here alone 

(Save your kisses) 
'cause I'm cooler than the red dress 
(Do you get it) 
I'd rather catch a guy on my own 
(Give me credit) 
'cause what you see the man gets 
(Don't forget it) 
And if he don't I'm better off here alone 
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh 

Don't need candlelight to make you stay over 
I'm giving it up now baby 
If that's what I gotta do just to own you 
I'm giving it up now baby 
Don't need candlelight to make you stay over 
(Right now) 
I'm giving it up now baby 
If that's what I gotta do just to own you 
(Own you, own you baby) 
I'm giving it up now maybe 

Said don't call me baby 
(Cooler than the red dress) 
Said don't call me baby 
(Cooler than the red dress)

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Sugababes

The Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Sugababes were formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in 2000 under London Records. Donaghy soon departed from the group, which was later dropped by London. With the introduction of Range, the Sugababes signed with Island Records and experienced a higher level of commercial success, releasing three multi-platinum albums. The band survived a second line-up change when Buena left and was subsequently replaced by Berrabah. After eleven years in the band, Buchanan was replaced by Ewen. The fourth line-up signed with RCA Records in 2011 after par… more »

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Written by: HEIDI RANGE, BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, TIMOTHY MARTIN POWELL, MIRANDA ELEANOR DE FONBRUN COOPER, KEISHA KERREECE FAYEANNE BUCHANAN, MUTYA BUENA, ROBERT EDWARD BRADLEY, NICK COLER, LISA COWLING, SHAWN LEE MAHAN, RHIAN GREEN

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

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Red Dress" was released by the British girl group Sugababes on March 6, 2006.
Chart Performance
The song went on to reach no. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the popularity of the band during that era.
Album Placement
"Red Dress" is a track included in the Sugababes' fourth studio album, "Taller in More Ways".
Lineup Change
This was the last single to feature original member, Mutya Buena, before she left the band in December 2005. However, Amelle Berrabah who replaced Buena, re-recorded the vocals and the album was re-released in 2006.
Critical Reviews
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Many noted the catchy sound and the typical 'Sugababes' style.
Song Composition
The song was written by the band members in collaboration with British songwriters Nick Coler, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Tim Powell and Shawn Lee.
Music Video
The music video for "Red Dress" was shot in a pub setting, with visual effects that show the girls multiplying in number as the video progresses.
Notable Performance
The Sugababes performed "Red Dress" on BBC's Top of The Pops, giving a memorable live performance.
Genre Classification
"Red Dress" falls under the genre of dance-pop, synthesizing classic Sugababes' blends.
Song Length
The track has a duration of 3:38 minutes.

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