The Loving Kind

Girls Aloud

About The Loving Kind

"The Loving Kind" is a song by British girl group Girls Aloud, taken from their fifth studio album Out of Control (2008). The song was written by Pet Shop Boys, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins and his production team Xenomania, and produced by Higgins and Xenomania. Described as a "synth pop ballad", "The Loving Kind" was originally written for inclusion on Pet Shop Boys' Yes (2009) before being given to Girls Aloud. Upon its release in January 2009, "The Loving Kind" entered the UK Singles Chart at number ten, thereby continuing their six-year streak of top ten hits. In the music video, the group portrays the "good" and "bad" Girls Aloud as they perform in mirrored boxes. "The Loving Kind" was promoted through numerous live appearances and was performed on 2009's Out of Control Tour. The song was largely praised by most contemporary music critics, although maligned by others for its similarities with "Call the Shots". 


Year:
2008
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Sometimes,
I watch you when you're sleeping
I wonder what you're feeling
Both wide awake and dreaming
Of yesterday, I want you
To kiss away the tensions
The issues never mentioned
With all the best intentions
But you turn away

Oh baby if you find
I'm not the loving kind
I'll buy you flowers
I'll pour you wine
Do anything to change your mind
I know you may be disinclined
To find the love we've left behind
So kiss me then make up your mind
I'm not the loving kind

I'd do anything
Sing songs that lover's sing
If I could change your mind
Am I not the loving kind?

I'd do anything
Sing songs that lover's sing
If I could change your mind
Am I not the loving kind?

Somewhere on a Monday morning
In a rush hour of another day
Standing on a crowded platform
Carelessly we lost our way

Sometimes
I watch you when you're sleeping
I wonder what you're feeling
Both wide awake and dreaming
Of yesterday

Oh baby if you find
I'm not the loving kind
I'll buy you flowers
I'll pour you wine
Do anything to change your mind
I know you may be disinclined
To find the love we've left behind
So kiss me then make up your mind
I'm not the loving kind
I'm not the loving kind
I'm not the loving kind

Oh baby if you find
I'm not the loving kind
I'll buy you flowers
I'll pour you wine
Do anything to change your mind
I know you may be disinclined
To find the love we've left behind
So kiss me then make up your mind
I'm not the loving kind
I'm not the loving kind
I'm not the loving kind

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Girls Aloud

Girls Aloud are an English-Irishpop girl group based in London. They were created through the ITV1 talent show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002. The group consists of Cheryl Cole (née Tweedy), Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh. They are signed to Fascination Records, a Polydor imprint. The group achieved a string of twenty-two consecutive top eleven singles in the United Kingdom, including four number ones. They also achieved six certified albums, two of them reached number one. They have been nominated for five Brit Awards, winning the 2009 Best Single for "The Promise". more »

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Written by: NEIL TENNANT, CHRIS LOWE, TIM POWELL, MIRANDA COOPER, BRIAN HIGGINS

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"The Loving Kind" was co-written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, better known as the influential British electronic duo Pet Shop Boys.
Collaborative Effort
The song also saw input from well-known production team Xenomania who also contributed to the creation of the record, making it a collaborative project from big names in the music industry.
Album Information
"The Loving Kind" is found in Girls Aloud's fifth studio album, "Out of Control," released in 2008.
Second Single
The song was selected as the second single released from their "Out of Control" album, further proving the group's, and their team's, confidence in the song's potential.
Chart Performance
"The Loving Kind" peaked at No. 10 in the UK Singles Chart, continuing the band's string of consecutive top 10 singles.
Music Video Director
The music video for "The Loving Kind" was directed by Trudy Bellinger, a well-known music video director.
Haunting Theme
The video has a haunting theme that includes imagery of doppelgangers and ghost images, which stands in stark contrast to the otherwise upbeat and pop aesthetic of the band.
Limited Edition
The single release of "The Loving Kind" was also available as a limited-edition 7" picture disc, a unique form of vinyl record that contains images related to the song or artist.
Layers of Meaning
Despite its pop sound, "The Loving Kind" is lyrically profound and melancholic, discussing the pain and difficulty of staying in a loveless relationship.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its hauntingly beautiful melody and powerful lyrics.
Live Performances
Girls Aloud performed "The Loving Kind" live on several TV shows, including on 'Top of the Pops,' 'The Paul O'Grady Show,' and 'The Graham Norton Show.' They also performed it on their 'Out of Control Tour.'
Song's Influence
Long after Girls Aloud disbanded, "The Loving Kind" continues to be one of the group's most popular tracks, often cited by fans and critics alike as a highlight of the group's discography.

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