Hollaback Girl
Gwen Stefani
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Ooh this my shit All the girls stamp your feet like this Few times I've been around that track So it's not just gonna happen like that 'Cause I ain't no hollaback girl I ain't no hollaback girl Few times I've been around that track So it's not just gonna happen like that 'Cause I ain't no hollaback girl I ain't no hollaback girl This my shit, this my shit This my shit, this my shit This my shit, this my shit This my shit, this my shit I heard that you were talking shit And you didn't think that I would hear it People hear you talking like that, getting everybody fired up So I'm ready to attack, gonna lead the pack Gonna get a touchdown, gonna take you out That's right, put your pom-poms down, getting everybody fired up Few times I've been around that track So it's not just gonna happen like that 'Cause I ain't no hollaback girl I ain't no hollaback girl Few times I've been around that track So it's not just gonna happen like that 'Cause I ain't no hollaback girl I ain't no hollaback girl This my shit, this my shit This my shit, this my shit This my shit, this my shit This my shit, this my shit So that's right dude, meet me at the bleachers No principals, no student-teachers Both of us wanna be the winner, but there can only be one So I'm gonna fight, gonna give it my all Gonna make you fall, gonna sock it to ya That's right, I'm the last one standing, and another one bites the dust Few times I've been around that track So it's not just gonna happen like that 'Cause I ain't no hollaback girl I ain't no hollaback girl Few times I've been around that track So it's not just gonna happen like that 'Cause I ain't no hollaback girl I ain't no hollaback girl This my shit, this my shit This my shit, this my shit This my shit, this my shit This my shit, this my shit Let me hear you say, this shit is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S! This shit is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Again this shit is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S! This shit is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Few times I've been around that track So it's not just gonna happen like that 'Cause I ain't no hollaback girl I ain't no hollaback girl Few times I've been around that track So it's not just gonna happen like that 'Cause I ain't no hollaback girl I ain't no hollaback girl This my shit, this my shit This my shit, this my shit This my shit, this my shit This my shit, this my shit
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Written by: Gwen Renee Stefani, Pharrell L. Williams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Success"Hollaback Girl" was released as a single in 2005, and it was a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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First Digital SuccessThis song was the first to sell over one million downloads, marking a significant milestone in the digital music revolution.
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Grammy NominationIt was nominated for the 2006 Grammy Award for Record of the Year, showcasing its critical accolades.
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Inspiration for the SongIt's been reported that the song was Gwen Stefani's response to a comment made by Courtney Love, who labelled Stefani as a 'cheerleader'.
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SongwritingThe song was co-written with Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo also known as the Neptunes, who helped enhance its catchy beat and unique sound.
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Unique CompositionThis track stands out for not having a traditional chord progression, but rather being based on electronic beats, cheerleading claps and a repeated sequence of B-A-N-A-N-A-S.
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2nd SingleIt was the second single from Gwen Stefani's debut solo album, "Love.Angel.Music.Baby", which introduced her distinct music style to the world.
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Iconic Music VideoDirected by Paul Hunter, the music video featuring Stefani leading a cheerleading squad was as iconic as the song, even won Best Choreography at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Cultural ImpactIts catchy committment chorus and unique spelling lesson of 'bananas' made it a cultural phenomenon and is still well remembered today.
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Gwen Stefani's Signature SongAlthough Stefani already had a successful career with her band No Doubt, "Hollaback Girl" arguably boosted her solo career and is considered her signature song.
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