Red Dress
Sugababes
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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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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
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song went on to reach no. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the popularity of the band during that era.
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Album Placement"Red Dress" is a track included in the Sugababes' fourth studio album, "Taller in More Ways".
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Lineup ChangeThis 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.
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Critical ReviewsThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Many noted the catchy sound and the typical 'Sugababes' style.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by the band members in collaboration with British songwriters Nick Coler, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Tim Powell and Shawn Lee.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Notable PerformanceThe Sugababes performed "Red Dress" on BBC's Top of The Pops, giving a memorable live performance.
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Genre Classification"Red Dress" falls under the genre of dance-pop, synthesizing classic Sugababes' blends.
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Song LengthThe track has a duration of 3:38 minutes.
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