The Boy Does Nothing

Alesha Dixon

About The Boy Does Nothing

"The Boy Does Nothing" is a song performed by English singer-songwriter Alesha Dixon. It is the lead single from her second studio album, The Alesha Show (2008). The song was written by Alesha along with the help of Brian Higgins, Miranda Cooper, Carla Marie Williams, and other members of Xenomania. The single was her first since 2006 after "Knockdown" was released in October of that year. It was also her first since signing with her new record label Asylum Records. The song, described as being "the stand-out track" on The Alesha Show, received predominately good reviews and became a commercial success, charting within the top 10 on the majority charts it entered and entering the charts in over 20 different territories worldwide. The single was certified Gold in the United Kingdom and sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Dixon stated that despite the title "The Boy Does Nothing", the song is "not a male-bashing kind of record," explaining that "the lyrical content is just cheeky more than anything". 


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I got a man with two left feet
And when he dances down to the beat
I really think that he should know
That his rhythms go go go

I got a man with two left feet
And when he dances down to the beat
I really think that he should know
That his rhythms go go go

Does he wash up?
He never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
He never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing

Does he wash up?
He never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
He never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing

Hey boy
How you been?
I got a thousand lines
Where do I begin?

And I
I been here, been there
Traveling
I saw you at the corner

My vibe kicked in
And
Two fields
I clock you

Wearing tight jeans
A real nice suit
He was smiling like you
Was just seventeen

I asked him for a dance
He said 'yes please'

Take a sip of dancing juice
Everybody's onto you
Through the left and to the right
Everybody hit the rhythm

It's on tonight
I'm gonna feel the heat within my soul
I need a man to take control
Let the melody blow you all away

Does he wash up?
He never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
He never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing

Does he wash up?
He never wash up
Does he clean up?
No, he never cleans up
Does he brush up?
He never brushed up
He does nothing
The boy does nothing

Work it out now
Work it, Work it out now

Do the mambo
Shake it all around now

Everybody on the floor
Let me see you clap your hands

I wanna see you work
I wanna see you move your body in turn
I wanna see you shake your hips and learn

I wanna see you work it, work it, work it out now

I wanna see you work
I wanna see you move your body in turn
I wanna see you shake your hips and learn

I wanna see you work it, work it, work it out now

And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance

And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance

And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance

And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance

And if the man can dance, he gets a second chance

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Alesha Dixon

Alesha Anjanette Dixon (born 7 October 1978) is an English singer, dancer, rapper model and television presenter. She found fame in the all-female R&B/garage trio Mis-Teeq; however, the trio separated in 2005 and Dixon continued pursuing her music career as a solo artist, signing to Polydor Records. Dixon began recording her debut solo album, Fired Up, in 2006, but due to poor record sales of her first two singles, "Lipstick" and "Knockdown", she was dropped from Polydor. more »

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Written by: Alesha Dixon, Tim Powell, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Jason Resch, Kieran Jones, C. M Williams, N Coler

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

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14 facts about this song

Release Details
"The Boy Does Nothing" was released by British singer Alesha Dixon on **3 November 2008**.
Album
It is the lead single from Dixon's second studio album, titled **"The Alesha Show."**
Song's Success
The song was a commercial success and peaked at number **1** on the UK Singles Chart, it was also Dixon's first song to chart internationally.
Songwriters
"The Boy Does Nothing" was written by Dixon herself, along with **Brian Higgins, Miranda Cooper, Carla Marie Williams, and other members of the British songwriting team Xenomania.**
Video Fame
The official video for "The Boy Does Nothing" has garnered **over 18 million views** on YouTube as of 2021.
Theme of the Song
The song is famous for its catchy **samba-inspired rhythm** and upbeat tempo, which represent Dixon's first venture into pop music after her R&B debut album.
Chart Success
It topped the charts in several countries, including **Hungary, Spain and Slovenia**.
Phonographic Rights
The track was released under the label **Asylum**, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, which represents Dixon's phonographic rights.
Live Performances
Alesha Dixon performed "The Boy Does Nothing" live during the **2008 series** of British TV show Strictly Come Dancing, in which she was a previous contestant.
Certification
The song received a **platinum certification** in the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry for selling over 600,000 copies.
Nature of Lyrics
The song is upbeat with lyrics that playfully chide a love interest for his lack of household chore participation.
Cover Art
The cover artwork for "The Boy Does Nothing" features Alesha in a bright pink dress with **multi-colored text** displaying the song and artist names.
Change in Music Style
"The Boy Does Nothing" marked a move away from Dixon's earlier R&B style, instead embracing a more **pop dance-oriented sound**.
Song Reviews
The song received generally **positive reviews from music critics**, with many praising its catchy rhythm and club-friendly sound.

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