Room On the 3rd Floor
McFly
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Room on the third floor, not what we asked for I'm not tired enough to sleep One bed is broken, next room is smokin' Air conditioning's stuck on heat And outside it's rainin' hear the guest upstairs complainin' 'Bout the room that's got their TV too loud 'Cause the times like these remind me That I've got to keep my feet on the ground Wake up early, 'round seven thirty House keeping knockin' on my door Do not disturb sign, the back of her mind I must have left it on the floor My eyes are hurting 'cause the cheap nylon curtains Let's the sunlight creep in through from the clouds 'Cause the times like these remind me That I've got to keep my feet on the ground Na na na Na na na Na na na I guess the times like these remind me I guess the times like these remind me I guess the times like these remind me That I've got to keep my feet on the ground Na na na Na na na Na na na No, no I guess the times like these remind me I guess the times like these remind me I guess the times like these remind me That I've got to keep my feet on the ground
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Written by: DANIEL ALAN JONES, THOMAS MICHAEL FLETCHER
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11 facts about this song
Album and Release"Room on the 3rd Floor" is the title track and third single from McFly's debut studio album. It was released by Island Records in the UK in July 2004.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the band's stay at the InterContinental Hotel in London while they were working on the album. They were staying on the third floor of the hotel, thus the name of the song.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, the song did not peak at a high position on the UK Singles Chart. It only reached number 5, unlike their other earlier singles, which reached the number 1 spot.
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Lyrics SourceThe song's lyrics illustrate the band's experiences and feelings during their stay at the hotel, including the excitement of being a new band and the pressure of producing their first album.
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Songwriting CreditsAll the band's members, namely Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter, and Harry Judd, share the songwriting credits for the song.
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Music VideoFor its music video, the band shot at the same hotel that inspired the song. It presented a peek into their life at the time, showcasing lots of messing around, fun and games and the camaraderie between the band members.
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Classification"Room on the 3rd Floor" is best classified as Pop Rock or Punk-Pop, as it offers a slightly distorted teen-rock sound that bridges the gap between boy band pop and early punk rock.
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Album SuccessDespite the single's lukewarm chart performance, the album "Room on the 3rd Floor" was a major success. It peaked at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and has been certified Double Platinum in the country.
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AwardsThe band's album "Room on the 3rd Floor" won the Brit Award for Best British Album in 2005.
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LegacyThe song has remained popular among fans, with the band often playing it at concerts even years after its initial release.
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Popularity Among FansThrough polls conducted online, "Room on the 3rd Floor" emerged as the fans' third most favorite song by McFly.
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