What's a Girl to Do...
from What's a Girl to Do... by Elle & The Pocket Belles
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The title track WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO... perfectly captures the vibe of the debut album from London's 5 piece ELLE & THE POCKET BELLES.
Combining classic 60's girl-group 'boy-trouble' lyrics, with SWING brass and a contemporary dance-floor-friendly rhythm, the track bridges the gap between artists like CARO EMERALD and genres like ELECTRO SWING with the usual heavy nod to vintage fashion. Impeccably crafted blend of modern studio production and retro vocal harmony.
Combining classic 60's girl-group 'boy-trouble' lyrics, with SWING brass and a contemporary dance-floor-friendly rhythm, the track bridges the gap between artists like CARO EMERALD and genres like ELECTRO SWING with the usual heavy nod to vintage fashion. Impeccably crafted blend of modern studio production and retro vocal harmony.
lyrics
("Me? I wasn't so different from other girls
I liked a good time
Who doesn't?")
Oh I woke up late this morning with a pain in my head
I rolled on over to see you lying there in my bed
And last night you seemed so nice so it's a shame
That now you clearly struggle to recall my name
What's a girl to do with the likes of you?
In this game of love I'm destined to always lose
Oh it's Friday night and time to dance the blues away
You call me up to see if I wanna come out and play
It took hours (how long?)
It took hours to get ready for the date
And now you're three hours late
Oh what's a girl to do with the likes of you?
In this game of love I'm destined to always lose
Hope and shame, it's happened once again
I'm done with wasting time, I'm done with playing games
Round and around with nothing to be found
So ladies hold your ground
We're gonna break this player down
We deserve the best
And you don't stand the test
So run and join the rest
It's time to have some fun
I woke up late this morning with a pain in my head
(I woke up late this morning)
I rolled on over to see you lying there in my bed
(You're lying in my bed)
Last night I would have given you a ten
(A ten out of ten)
But now I see you're just like all the other men
What's a girl to do with the likes of you?
(Oh what's a girl to do?)
In this game of love I'm destined to always lose
Oh, come on
(Come on)
Oh come on
(Come on)
Oh, come on
(Come on)
Oh baby tell me what's a girl to do...
I liked a good time
Who doesn't?")
Oh I woke up late this morning with a pain in my head
I rolled on over to see you lying there in my bed
And last night you seemed so nice so it's a shame
That now you clearly struggle to recall my name
What's a girl to do with the likes of you?
In this game of love I'm destined to always lose
Oh it's Friday night and time to dance the blues away
You call me up to see if I wanna come out and play
It took hours (how long?)
It took hours to get ready for the date
And now you're three hours late
Oh what's a girl to do with the likes of you?
In this game of love I'm destined to always lose
Hope and shame, it's happened once again
I'm done with wasting time, I'm done with playing games
Round and around with nothing to be found
So ladies hold your ground
We're gonna break this player down
We deserve the best
And you don't stand the test
So run and join the rest
It's time to have some fun
I woke up late this morning with a pain in my head
(I woke up late this morning)
I rolled on over to see you lying there in my bed
(You're lying in my bed)
Last night I would have given you a ten
(A ten out of ten)
But now I see you're just like all the other men
What's a girl to do with the likes of you?
(Oh what's a girl to do?)
In this game of love I'm destined to always lose
Oh, come on
(Come on)
Oh come on
(Come on)
Oh, come on
(Come on)
Oh baby tell me what's a girl to do...
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from What's a Girl to Do...,
released February 16, 2024
Composed by: Philippa Herrick, Joe Rodwell, Hilary Shaw, Richard Hale
Lyrics by: Philippa Herrick
Vocals by: Chloé Porter, Michaela Alkhlaifaoui, Hilary Shaw, Catriona Gisby, Joanna Jenkins
Double Bass by: Robin Pearkes
Drums by: Charlie Price
Electric Guitar by: Joe Rodwell
Piano by: Paul Oldfield
Trombone by: Jon Spanyol
Trumpet by: Joe Rodwell
Programmed by: Richard Hale
Produced by: Joe Rodwell, Richard Hale
Mixed by: Joe Rodwell
Mastered by: Gavin McGrath
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Composed by: Philippa Herrick, Joe Rodwell, Hilary Shaw, Richard Hale
Lyrics by: Philippa Herrick
Vocals by: Chloé Porter, Michaela Alkhlaifaoui, Hilary Shaw, Catriona Gisby, Joanna Jenkins
Double Bass by: Robin Pearkes
Drums by: Charlie Price
Electric Guitar by: Joe Rodwell
Piano by: Paul Oldfield
Trombone by: Jon Spanyol
Trumpet by: Joe Rodwell
Programmed by: Richard Hale
Produced by: Joe Rodwell, Richard Hale
Mixed by: Joe Rodwell
Mastered by: Gavin McGrath
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