Whistle For The Choir
The Fratellis
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Well it's a big big city and it's always the same Can never be too pretty, tell me your name Is it out of line if I was to be bold and say "Would you be mine"? Because I may be a beggar and you may be the queen I know I may be on a downer I'm still ready to dream Though it's three o'clock, the time is just the time it takes for you to talk So if you're lonely why'd you say you're not lonely Oh you're a silly girl, I know I hurt it so It's just like you to come and go And you know me, no you don't even know me You're so sweet to try, oh my, you caught my eye A girl like you's just irresistible Well it's a big big city and the lights are all out But it's as much as I can do you know to figure you out And I must confess, my heart's in broken pieces And my head's a mess And it's four in the morning, and I'm walking along Beside the ghost of every drinker here who has ever done wrong And it's you, woo hoo, that's got me going crazy for the things you do So if you're crazy I don't care you amaze me But you're a stupid girl, oh me, oh my, you talk I die, you smile, you laugh, I cry And only, a girl like you could be lonely And it's a crying shame, if you would think the same A boy like me's just irresistible So if you're lonely, why'd you say you're not lonely Oh you're a silly girl, I know I hurt it so It's just like you to come and go And know me, no you don't even know me You're so sweet to try, oh my, you caught my eye A girl like you's just irresistible
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Written by: John Lawler
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Whistle For the Choir" was released on November 27, 2006. It is the third single from The Fratellis' debut album "Costello Music."
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, marking it as one of the band's most successful releases.
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Lyric compositionUnlike many songs, "Whistle For the Choir" consists entirely of choruses and verses. It does not have a bridge section.
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Musical StyleThe song incorporates elements of indie rock and post-punk revival, genres for which The Fratellis are renowned.
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InspirationJon Fratelli, the band's lead vocalist and songwriter, got the inspiration for "Whistle For the Choir" while he was in America. Specifically, he was in a taxi heading down Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles when he got the idea for the song.
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Single Cover ArtThe cover art for the "Whistle for the Choir" single features a vintage photograph of three women, evoking a retro aesthetic that complements the band's eclectic style.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was shot in black and white. It begins with the band performing on a stage and continues with scenes of a circus, reflecting the song's whimsical, lyrical narrative.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Whistle for the Choir" for its catchy melody and engaging lyrics, cementing The Fratellis' reputation as skilled songwriters.
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Live Performances"Whistle for the Choir" has become a staple of The Fratellis' live performances. The audience often sings along, creating a shared experience that strengthens the community of fans.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Whistle for the Choir" was included in the band's 2007 EP, "Edgy In Brixton." This stripped-down rendition highlights the songwriting prowess of the band.
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Usage in Popular MediaThe song has been used in several television shows and commercials, contributing to its wider recognition and popularity. For example, it was featured in an episode of the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother".
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