Rip It Up

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About Rip It Up

"Rip It Up" is a song by English indie rock band Razorlight and is the sixth track on their 2004 debut album Up All Night. It was also released as their second single in November 2003 and peaked at #42 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2003 in British music). A year later, "Rip It Up" was re-released as the final single from the initial release of Up All Night, and peaked at #20 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2004 in British music).


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Hey girl, get on the dancefloor
And rip it up, yeah
That's what it's there for
That's what it's there for
So rip it up, yeah
Ah rip it up and tear it up
Until you really don't know why
Until you don't know why 

I seen a man there
Down at the station
He's got a head of ideas
Has just too many reservations
It turns me round, yeah
It breaks my heart, yeah
It rips me up and tears me up
You know I really don't know why
You know I don't know why 

She says love is the law
Why don't you come round no more?
She says I loved you so much more
When you were down on the floor 

I said well well
That ain't nothing
You got to rip it up
You got to pick a stitch
And turn me round, yeah
And break my heart, yeah
And rip me up and tear me up
You know I really don't know why
I really don't know why 

Hey girl, get on the dance floor
Just like I told you
That's what it's there for
That's what it's there for
So rip it up, yeah
Ah rip it up and tear it up
Until you really don't know why
Until you don't know why
So rip it up, yeah
And tear it up. yeah
And just please don't stop
And rip it up

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Razorlight

Razorlight are an English indie rock band formed in 2002 by lead singer and rhythm guitarist Johnny Borrell. The band are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second. Along with Borrell, the band currently consists of drummer David 'Skully' Sullivan Kaplan, bass player Freddie Stitz and lead guitarist Gus Robertson. more »

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Written by: JOHNNY BORRELL

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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Razorlight" was formed in London in 2002. The band members at the time of "Rip It Up" were Johnny Borrell, Björn Ågren, Carl Dalemo, and Christian Smith-Pancorvo.
Release Details
"Rip It Up" is the second single from their debut album "Up All Night." The song was released on 17th November 2003.
Chart Performance
"Rip It Up" made it to the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 20.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genre of indie rock and post-punk revival.
Music Video
The music video for the song shows the band members performing in a studio.
Live Performances
"Rip It Up" has been frequently performed in Razorlight's live sets.
Critical Reception
Despite not being one of their most commercially successful singles, "Rip It Up" was generally well-received by critics for its high-energy rock sound.
Song Theme
The song reflects on themes of youth, energy and rebellion.
Album Success
"Rip It Up" contributed to the overall success of "Up All Night," which became a platinum-selling album in the UK.
Cover Versions
While not widely covered, "Rip It Up" has been performed by several artists in live sets, reflecting its status as a fan favourite.
Influence
The song and its album had an influence on the UK indie rock scene in the mid-2000s.

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