Not Fair
Lily Allen
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Oh he treats me with respect He says he loves me all the time He calls me fifteen times a day He likes to make sure that I'm fine You know I've never met a man Who's made me feel quite so secure He's not like all them other boys They're all so dumb and immature There's just one thing That's getting in the way When we go up to bed You're just no good Its such a shame I look into your eyes I want to get to know you And then you make this noise And its apparent it's all over It's not fair And I think you're really mean I think you're really mean I think you're really mean Oh you're supposed to care But you never make me scream You never make me scream Oh it's not fair And it's really not okay It's really not okay It's really not okay Oh you're supposed to care But all you do is take Yeah all you do is take Oh I lie here In the wet patch In the middle of the bed I'm feeling pretty Damn hard done by I spent ages giving head Then I remember All the nice things That you ever said to me Maybe I'm just overreacting Maybe you're the one for me There's just one thing That's getting in the way When we go up to bed You're just no good It's such a shame I look into your eyes I want to get to know you And then you make this noise And it's apparent it's all over It's not fair And I think you're really mean I think you're really mean I think you're really mean Oh you're supposed to care But you never make me scream You never make me scream Oh it's not fair And it's really not okay It's really not okay It's really not okay Oh you're supposed to care But all you do is take Yeah all you do is take There's just one thing That's getting in the way When we go up to bed You're just no good It's such a shame I look into your eyes I want to get to know you And then you make this noise And its apparent it's all over It's not fair And I think you're really mean I think you're really mean I think you're really mean Oh you're supposed to care But you never make me scream You never make me scream Oh it's not fair And it's really not okay It's really not okay It's really not okay Oh you're supposed to care But all you do is take Yeah all you do is take
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Written by: Gregory Allen Kurstin, Lily Rose Beatrice Allen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Essentials"Not Fair" is a song by British recording artist Lily Allen from her second studio album, "It's Not Me, It's You."
- The song was released as the second single from the album.
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Songwriters and ProducersThe track was written by Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin.
- Greg Kurstin also worked as the producer of the song.
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Music Genre and Sound"Not Fair" is a country-pop song with elements of folk.
- It is known for its country and western guitar riffs.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number five on the UK Singles Chart.
- In Australia, it peaked at number two on the ARIA Singles Chart.
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Critical Reception"Not Fair" received generally positive reviews from music critics. Critics praised its humor-filled lyrics and catchy melodies.
- Critics have cited "Not Fair" as a standout track from "It's Not Me, It's You."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Not Fair," directed by Melina Matsoukas, is set in the style of a 1960s/'70s country music TV show and features Allen performing with a band.
- Lily Allen wears a vintage-inspired red polka dot dress in the music video.
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Lyrical Content"Not Fair" is known for its explicit lyrics about a disappointing lover.
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Live PerformancesLily Allen performed "Not Fair" in various television shows such as "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and "The Today Show."
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RecognitionIn 2009, "Not Fair" was ranked the number 7 Best Track of the Year by NME (New Musical Express).
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Pop Culture InfluenceDespite its explicit content, the song's catchy melody has made it popular in karaoke sessions.
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