Girls & Boys

Blur

About Girls & Boys

"Girls & Boys" is a 1994 song by British rock band Blur. It was released as the lead single from the group's third album Parklife. Charting at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, "Girls & Boys" was Blur's first top 5 hit and their most successful single until "Country House" reached number 1 the following year. The single surpassed their previous commercial peak "There's No Other Way" by three spots on the UK Singles Chart, and saw the group achieve greater worldwide success. In the US, the track reached number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, becoming the band's second single to hit the chart after "There's No Other Way". It also reached number 4 on the Modern Rock songs chart. 


Year:
1996
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Street's like a jungle
So call the police
Following the herd
Down to Greece
On holiday
Love in the nineties
Is paranoid
On sunny beaches
Take your chances
Looking for

Girls who are boys
Who like boys to be girls
Who do boys like they're girls
Who do girls like they're boys
Always should be someone you really love

Girls who are boys
Who like boys to be girls
Who do boys like they're girls
Who do girls like they're boys
Always should be someone you really love

Avoiding all work
Because there's none available
Like battery thinkers
Count your thoughts
On one-two-three-four-five fingers
Nothing is wasted
Only reproduced
You get nasty blisters
Du bist sehr schan
But we haven't been introduced

Girls who are boys
Who like boys to be girls
Who do boys like they're girls
Who do girls like they're boys
Always should be someone you really love

Girls who are boys
Who like boys to be girls
Who do boys like they're girls
Who do girls like they're boys
Always should be someone you really love

Looking for girls who are boys
Who like boys to be girls
Who do boys like they're girls
Who do girls like they're boys
Always should be someone you really love

Girls who are boys
Who like boys to be girls
Who do boys like they're girls
Who do girls like they're boys
Always should be someone you really love

Girls who are boys
Who like boys to be girls
Who do boys like they're girls
Who do girls like they're boys
Always should be someone you really love

Girls who are boys
Who like boys to be girls
Who do boys like they're girls
Who do girls like they're boys
Always should be someone you really love

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Blur

Blur are an English alternative rock band. Formed in London in 1988 as Seymour, the group consists of singer/keyboardist Damon Albarn, guitarist/singer Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Blur's debut album Leisure (1991) incorporated the sounds of Madchester and shoegazing. Following a stylistic change influenced by English guitar pop groups such as The Kinks, The Beatles and XTC, Blur released Modern Life Is Rubbish (1993), Parklife (1994) and The Great Escape (1995). As a result, the band helped to popularise the Britpop genre and achieved mass popularity in the UK, aided by a chart battle with rival band Oasis in 1995 dubbed "The Battle of Britpop". more »

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Written by: Damon Albarn, David Alexander De Horne Rowntree, Graham Leslie Coxon, Steven Alexander James

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Girls & Boys" is a song by British rock band Blur. It was released in 1994 as the lead single from their third album, "Parklife".
Chart Success
The single became a significant hit for Blur, reaching No. 5 in the UK Singles Chart. It was also the band's first top 60 hit in the United States.
Musical Style
"Girls & Boys" is noted for its fusion of Britpop and dance-pop. The song exhibits a funky groove, combining catchy guitar hooks with electronic beats.
Song Concept
The song takes a satirical look at the hedonistic culture of young British holidaymakers travelling to European resorts.
Video Production
The music video for "Girls & Boys" was directed by Kevin Godley. It satirically depicts a series of decadent and hedonistic scenes to reflect the song's message.
Awards and Accolades
The song won 'Best Single' at the 1994 NME Awards. Its influence also extends to dividing Blur's musical directions from their earlier indie rock sound to a more 'Britpop' style.
Cover Versions
Pet Shop Boys, a British synth-pop duo, remixed the song, which was included on the single version.
Cultural Influence
"Girls & Boys" is often considered one of the defining tracks of the Britpop movement, helping to bring the genre to mainstream attention.
Live Performances
"Girls & Boys" is a staple of Blur's live performances and has been played at nearly all their concerts since its release.
Legacy
Not only did "Girls and Boys" help to popularize Blur and the Britpop movement, but it also influenced a variety of other artists in the indie and pop genres.

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