Wind It Up
Gwen Stefani
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High on the hills with the lonely goatherd Lay-od-lay-od-lay-he-hoo He yodelled back with the girl and goatherd Lay-od-lay-od-low Wind it up Wind it up Wind it up Yodellay, yodallay, yodel-low (yeah) This is the key that makes us wind up When the beat comes on, the girls all line up And the boys all look, but no, they can't touch But the girls want to know why boys like us so much They like way we dance, they like the way we work They like the way that L.A.M.B. is going 'cross my shirt They like the way my pants, it compliments my shape (she's crazy, right?) They like the way we react every time we hear the Every time the bass bangs, realize it calls your name Let the beat wind you up, and don't stop 'til your time is up (Get in line now) Wind it up Wind it up (c'mon) Wind it up Yodelay, yodelay, yodal-low You've got to let the beat get under your skin You've got to open up and let it all in But see, once it gets in, the popping begins Then you find out why all the boys stare See, they're trying to bite our style Trying to study our approach They like the way we do it, so original I guess that they are slow, so they should leave the room This beat is for the clubs and cars that go Every time the bass bangs, realize it calls your name Let the beat wind you up, and don't stop 'til your time is up (Get in line now) Wind it up (whenever you're ready) Wind it up Wind it up Wind it up Yodelay, yodelay, yodal-low (Uh huh) this is your moment (Uh huh) come on girl, you know you own it (Uh huh) you know your key is still tick-tocking (Hell yeah) but you know they're watching Get it girl, get it, get it girl Get it girl, get it, get it girl To the front, to the side, to the back, but don't let him ride Keep going girl, it's your night Don't let him steal your light I know he thinks you're fine and stuff But does he know how to wind you up? (c'mon) Wind it up Wind it up Wind it up Wind it up Yodelay, yodelay, yodelay, hey!
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Written by: OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, RICHARD RODGERS, GWEN RENEE STEFANI, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release"Wind It Up" is a single from Gwen Stefani's second solo studio album, "The Sweet Escape," released in 2006.
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Song CompositionThe song uniquely combines the genre of pop and dance music with yodeling, inspired by the movie "The Sound of Music."
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Musical InspirationThe song was born out of Stefani's love for "The Sound of Music." She first performed a preliminary version of "Wind It Up" at a fashion show, sampling the yodeling from the movie's song "The Lonely Goatherd."
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Song Producers"Wind It Up" was produced by none other than The Neptunes, a record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also topped charts in other countries, including Canada and the UK.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from music critics due to its distinctive yodeling sound; some praised its uniqueness while others found it odd.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wind It Up" reflects Stefani's love for fashion, with a distinct nod to the aesthetic of "The Sound of Music." It was directed by Sophie Muller.
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Live PerformancesStefani first performed the song live at the 2006 American Music Awards. It was also a part of her setlist during her 2007 Sweet Escape Tour.
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Record SalesDespite its mixed reviews, "Wind It Up" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over 500,000 copies in the US.
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Remix EditionThe song has a number of remix versions, including mixes by popular DJs such as Neptunes and Robots to Mars.
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