Girlfriend
Icona Pop
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Na na na na All I need in this life of sin Is me and my girlfriend Down to ride till the happy end Is me and my girlfriend Where would you be, be without me, we'll never find out What would I do, do without you, we'll never know now Talking bout the lights, the dirt, the shit, that hurts We're not gonna turn around We're doing this for good, for worse, the gift, the curse We're not gonna back down All I need in this life of sin Is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend) Down to ride till the happy end Is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend) All I need in this life of sin Is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend) Down to ride till the happy end Is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend) I wanna feel the sun, the waves, the wind in my face The speed, the chase, na na na na I wanna feel the sun, the waves, just run across states Making up as we go That's how's gonna be, young wild and free, not gonna slow down Up to the max, until we crash, we're not gonna stop now All I need in this life of sin Is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend) Down to ride till the happy end Is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend) Na na na na (me and my girlfriend) Na na na na (me and my girlfriend) All I need in this life of sin Is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend) Down to ride till the happy end Is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
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Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Tyrone Wrice, Darryl Harper, Mark Knight, Ricky Rouse, Markus Sepehrmanesh, Tupac Shakur, Caroline Hjelt, Aino Jawo, Caweh Passereh, James F Reynolds
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Girlfriend" by Icona Pop was released on 4th June 2013. This song is part of their second studio album "This is... Icona Pop".
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Song WritersThe song was written by five people including Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt, who are the members of Icona Pop. The other songwriters are Alana Da Fonseca, Ali Theodore, and Jordan Yaeger.
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Genre and StyleThe song is classified under the Electropop, Dance-pop genre. It mixes bright synthesizers and a hard club beat, showcasing Icona Pop's distinctive style.
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ReceptionUpon release, the song received positive reviews from music critics. It was praised for its energetic beat and catchy lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being as successful as its predecessor "I Love It", "Girlfriend" still managed to reach various music charts globally. The song reached number 8 in Sweden and managed to hit the top 50 in Australia, Canada, and Denmark.
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InspirationThe song was said to be inspired by Tupac Shakur's "Me and My Girlfriend." It shows a twist by switching the theme to female friendship.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Girlfriend" is adventurous, showcasing the duo riding a train, driving an automobile, or flying a hot air balloon against a backdrop of various landscapes. The video emphasizes the reflective tone of the lyrics; their journey through all these scenarios symbolizes the ups and downs of their friendship.
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Live PerformancesIcona Pop performed "Girlfriend" live at many events and TV shows including the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. These performances were known for their vibrant energy and charisma, embodying the spirit of the song.
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Usage in MediaThe song was featured in several commercial and promotional videos. Notably, it was used in commercials for Samsung Galaxy S4 and Blackberry.
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Cover VersionsAlthough "Girlfriend" hasn’t been covered by many artists, its catchy tune and funky beat has inspired numerous remixes and fan covers on various music platforms, demonstrating the song’s enduring appeal.
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