Girl U Want

Devo

About Girl U Want

"Girl U Want" is a 1980 single by American new wave band Devo. It was the first single released from the album Freedom of Choice.


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1981
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She sings from somewhere you can't see
She sits in the top of the greenest tree
She sends out an aroma of undefined love
It drips on down in a mist from above

[Chorus]
She's just the girl, she's just the girl
The girl you want
She's just the girl, she's just the girl
The girl you want

You hear her calling everywhere you turn
You know you're headed for the pleasure burn
But the words get stuck on the tip of your tongue
She's the real thing but you knew it all along

[Chorus]

Look at you with your mouth watering
Look at you with your mind spinnin'
Why don't we just admit it's all over
She's just the girl you want

[Chorus]

She sings from somewhere you can't see
She sits in the top of the greenest tree
She sends out an aroma of undefined love
It drips on down in a mist from above

[Chorus]

Look at you with your mouth watering
Look at you with your mind spinnin'
Why don't we just admit it's all over
She's just the girl you want

[Chorus]

She's just the girl, she's just the girl
The girl you want
She's just the girl, she's just the girl

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Devo

Devo ( /ˈdiːvoʊ/, originally /diːˈvoʊ/) is an American punk rock/New Wave band formed in 1972 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs (Mark and Bob) and the Casales (Gerald and Bob), along with Alan Myers. The band had a No. 14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult following throughout its existence. Their style over time has shifted between punk, art rock, post-punk, and New Wave. Their music and stage show mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary. Their often discordant pop songs feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and time signatures that have proven influ… more »

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Written by: GERALD CASALE, MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH

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11 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Girl U Want" is a song by American new wave band Devo from their third album, Freedom of Choice (1980).
Directional Shift
The song signifies a musical shift toward a more electronic and catchy pop sound. It's one of Devo's more well-known songs.
Live Performances
This song is often performed live by Devo and is always met with great excitement from the audience.
Unique Recording Process
It's noted that during the recording of the song, band member Mark Mothersbaugh reportedly sang in a very high falsetto to sound like a female.
Commercial Use
"Girl U Want" was used in commercials for the Swiffer Duster in the United States.
Cover Version
The song has been covered by other artists, including Soundgarden, Robert Palmer, and Superchunk.
Music Video Theme
The music video of "Girl U Want" has a green-hued, dreamlike setting with the band members and others participating in a performance on a soundstage resembling a ‘50s TV dance show.
Impact
Its futuristic electronic beats and unique video style made a significant impact on the music industry and indeed shaped the future wave/rock genre.
Reception
Despite not being a commercial hit, the song received strong critical acclaim and retains a significant cult following, especially among alternative rock and new wave fans.
Alternative Versions
An alternate demo version of "Girl U Want," featuring a pulsating synthesizer breakdown section, was released on the Rykodisc reissue of Freedom of Choice.
Song Accolades
The song was ranked at number 7 among the top "Tracks of the Year" for 1980 by NME.

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