Mixed Up World

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

About Mixed Up World

"Mixed Up World" is a song by British singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor, released in 2003 as the first single from her second studio album, Shoot from the Hip. The single includes a B-side called "The Earth Shook the Devil's Hand". "Mixed Up World peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart and was especially successful in Denmark, where it debuted and peaked at number three. It has sold 35,000 copies in the United Kingdom. The music video for the song features various dancers wearing a mix of bright and dark colours.  


Year:
2003
3:45
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I'm feeling all messed up
Right
Don't want to bring you down
But I am really needing guidance now
What would you do within my shoes
(don't cry) I'm going crazy
(stay high) I've never felt so low
(don't hide) I want to turn and run
We've got to find a place to go

So when you're feeling kind of mixed up
Just remember it's a mixed up world
And when you're feeLing life is just too tough
Just remember you're a real tough girl

I look around my life
And all I see is contradiction and a lack of faith
Cynicism rules the day
I know it has it's place
But I am really needing guidance now
Reminding me I'm strong inside

(don't cry) I know you love me
(stay high) and we'll make it through this time
(don't hide) I want to feel the sun
We've got to start to take control

(why) do I feel this pain
(why) has this world gone insane

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor (born 10 April 1979) is an English singer, songwriter, model and occasional DJ. She first came to prominence in the late 1990s, as the lead singer of the indie rock band Theaudience. After the group disbanded, Ellis-Bextor went solo, achieving widespread success in the early 2000s. Her music is a mixture of mainstream pop, disco, nu-disco, and 1980s electronic influences. more »

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Written by: GREGG ALEXANDER, MATT ROWE, SOPHIE MICHELL ELLIS-BEXTOR

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Song Background
"Mixed Up World" is a pop song by English singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, released in 2003. It served as the first single from her second studio album, "Shoot from the Hip".
Production Information
The song was written by Ellis-Bextor, along with Matt Rowe and Gregg Alexander. Alexander is widely known for his work as the frontman of New Radicals.
Chart Performance
"Mixed Up World" was able to crack the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 7 on October 25, 2003.
Song Meaning
Lyrically, the song addresses the singer's optimism about life, despite its inevitable challenges. Ellis-Bextor encourages listeners not to let negative factors spoil their world.
Music Video
The music video for "Mixed Up World" was directed by Sophie Muller, who has worked with musicians like Beyoncé and Blur. In the video, Ellis-Bextor can be seen in a variety of eccentric and colourful outfits against different abstract backgrounds.
Notable Performances
Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed "Mixed Up World" live on several TV programs, including Top of the Pops, CD:UK and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
Song Reception
"Mixed Up World" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its upbeat tune and catchy lyrics, while others felt that it didn't stand out from the other pop songs of the era.
Notable Remixes
The song has been remixed by several notable artists and DJs, including Groovefinder, who gave the song a dance-pop makeover, and Droyds, who added a techno influence.
B-Side
The single release of "Mixed Up World" also included a B-side track titled "The Universe Is You."
Album Contribution
"Mixed Up World" has been identified as a track that helped to solidify Ellis-Bextor's status as a successful solo artist after her stint with the band Theaudience.

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