Girls Aloud - Can't Speak French (Official Music Video)

The official 'Can’t Speak French' music video. Taken from Girls Aloud’s album Tangled Up.
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Lyrics below:
I wait underneath the covers
All night beside you
And who could ever question any crying I do
My heavy heart is beating out a rhythm
All night inside me
And I fall a little harder every time that I do
Watch me living it up, you totally
Got me stuck in a rut, you're made for me
How am I gonna step up and say to you
I get the feeling boy, I want you, want you
Conversation is tough because you're totally
Walking around all the stuff you wanna say to me
Words are never enough
Oh, baby, baby, you turn my dust to gold
I can't speak French
So I'll let the funky music do the talking talking
Now oh
I can't speak French
So I'll let the funky music do the talking
Oh, oh, oh
I can't speak French
So I'll let the funky music do the talking talking
Now oh
I can't speak French
So I'll let the funky music do the talking
I gotta let you know
I wanna give in to my temptation
And let my feelings show
I gotta let you know oh, oh, oh
I gotta let you know
I wanna give in to my temptation
And let my feelings show
I gotta let you know oh, oh, oh
I can't speak French
So I'll let the funky music do the talking talking
Now oh
I can't speak French so I'll let the funky
Music do the talking
Oh, oh, oh
I can't speak French
So I'll let the funky music do the talking talking
Now oh
I can't speak French
So I'll let the funky music do the talking

[@emma_p0892]

I’m so happy for Nicola. She was always in the background and didn’t really get the main vocals in many songs and was really shy and quiet. She got the justice that she needed by winning the masked singer!! X

[@MyWorld-kx5tu]

Yep

[@ruthgraham7142]

I agreed

[@markoneill8188]

Seriously that show was the biggest load of balls. But she is nice girl

[@sydbarrett2474]

Always my favourite!

[@TheWelwyn21]

The main reason she doesn't lead vocals is a voice is weak

We all know we will remember Sarah as the uplifting spirit in the group, I love seeing here as happy and vibrant as she was. RIP angel

[@terrywright7470]

I just don`t know why Nadine Coyle is not a superstar, she has everything going for her, great voice great legs and figure, and in the looks department she is simply stunning.

[@smashingpumpkin1986]

She's not though, she looks like a character from My Little Pony.

[@YYH2S]

She needed the girls for success. Her solo career failed unfortunately.

[@olivermatias2349]

She didn't have the 'X' factor? lol

[@万恶共匪毒害中华]

Because Nadine's face isn't impressionable like Cheryl and Sarah. It took me a lil while to get Nadine's beauty and she is my absolute fave since

[@NicolaRfans_1]

Cheryl Made sure she wasn’t. Went solo similar time, had Simon and xfactor to carry her and publicly blamed Nadine for the split which made quite a few girls aloud fans ignore Nadine’s solo stuff. Disappointing really but it’s why I struggle to warm to Cheryl despite being a huge GA fan

[@joeycoulthard]

What I don't get is when people write comments saying they hate girls aloud but they are still watching it

[@MyWorld-kx5tu]

I know right

[@davidnewcombe3472]

Great Girls Aloud song. On my play list. RIP Sarah xxx ❤

[@DESBO22]

❤😂❤

[@StoutProper]

Just realised they’re all Northern. Derry in Northern Ireland, Liverpool, Manchester, Yorkshire and Newcastle! No wonder why were so good

[@rainbowlady1532]

And no wonder TV Tropes puts the Oop North trope in thier profile. However, Sarah was born in South England and spent most of her childhood there. Then as a teen moved up north to Manchester. Hence her accent often fluctuated between Mancunian and RP south English.

[@StoutProper]

@@rainbowlady1532 err I don’t think so, my brother grew up with her and worked with her at some telesales place. Said she always had a proper Stockport accent and was thick as two short planks

[@Spudchucker92]

@@StoutProperI liked Sarah, but she definitely didn’t do much to quash the ‘dumb blonde’ persona she had. She wasn’t the smartest of the group and wasn’t the best singer either, she was just known for being a party girl. I hate to speak ill of the dead but it makes me sick how many people who used to absolutely trash Sarah when she was alive, now wax lyrically like she was the best thing since sliced bread.

[@terrywright7470]

@@rainbowlady1532 And THEY can actually spell too.

[@rainbowlady1532]

??????

[@BDTTK9]

Why does this song sound so dreamy, especially the beat at the beginning

[@simonb2109]

because you're gay

[@BDTTK9]

@@simonb2109 very helpful, thanks 👍

[@lf99o_o43]

Omg u so cute

[@chantellepride6368]

Kudos to Cheryl for still performing this when she found out about Ashley Cole cheating on her.

[@TheSavagedoll]

I don't understand what does this song got to do with Ashley?

[@Speedygonzalize]

She found out Ashley cheated on her the day they were shooting this music video. Kimberly wrote about it in her book!

[@marlowemarlowe4893]

Video was shot on a budget of just £10,000. Amazing what they managed to achieve.

[@soapwonder2284]

I never in a million years thought that one day I’d be lighting a candle for Sarah and say a little prayer! It was still such shock! I was in complete denial that the worst would happen! The thought of it was too much to bear. 💔💔💔💔 Very thankful for her much too short life. She made millions happy with her personality and talent. I have so many great memories of the Band! It’s a tragedy! RIP

[@shaundodd1512]

16 years of this beast! I hope they perform it on their tour.

[@TheSlipperyOtter]

Can't believe poor Sarah is gone. So young 😔💙

[@missdoglover1644]

It’s heartbreaking 💔

[@MrMusicPlayerz]

❤

[@YYH2S]

❤😢

[@PaulStevens-z8b]

RIP Sarah, in heaven with the rest of the angels.

[@08karlos]

The actual music and post production is by far the best part of this track,chord slips and key changes take you on a journey.

[@srl6018]

No key changes in this song.

[@rainbowlady1532]

Yup all in C minor

[@caspercasper896]

amazing song

[@FowlerLegend]

Prime Cheryl here .. she never looked better! .. only reason I still watch this vid 😂

[@Willlll1m]

I could listen to this song on repeat forever & still not get sick of it

[@BookieKillah]

I know - I wish I'd written this in the early-mid 1980s...

[@arunicahom-choudhury1641]

Me too.

[@dickdiver9614]

@@arunicahom-choudhury1641 Speak French? They couldn't speak English the lot of them 😛

[@anala908]

Moi aussi

[@the_joy_n_sorrow]

Still catchy as hell 12 years later. That guitar and bass are everything!

[@mjbdvp]

They genuinely were really good!!!

[@Sabrinajaine]

Sarah's laughter at the end ❤️❤️

[@michelleannor6944]

On a Girl's Aloud binge. RIP Sarah..

[@naomitapper]

This is their 18th single that was released on the 14th of March 2008 and their album, "Tangled Up" that was released on the 19th of November 2007.

[@gordyn5292]

RIP Sarah, safe flight home now the pain is over. x

[@GianelliAstrid]

In this video, which of the five she is?

[@gordyn5292]

Blonde curly hair, tied up on top of her head, huge smile. She’s on the table at the end of the video.

[@fishjetambee5563]

Lovely thing to say ❤️

[@lucindawinehouse2002]

I loved Sarah Hardings Hairdo in this video (very 80’s inspired ) FACT: Sarah Harding was born in November 1981 (I know that because I’ve done research about her ) Girls Aloud formed the year I was born and 7 years later aged seven years old in 2009 I went to see them on Concert

[@Dave-zw4tu]

I'll pass on your regards when I see her

[@Sandra.Dieguez]

Epic and timeless song, you listen to it today and it feels like it's a hit from nowadays

[@annlawson7300]

Erness00 kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6azfZJ4nNKprNU

[@rich_edwards79]

If only. Way too catchy to trouble todays charts sadly

[@ulfricstormcloak4230]

God bless you Sarah thank you for giving happiness to the world

[@bloodberrybellamy]

OML, NADINE COYLE LOOKS LIKE A FRKN VICTORIA'S SECRET ANGEL

[@victoriareamcmillan9576]

sooo tragic Sarah lost her battle with breast cancer..sooo very young!!r.i.p gorgeous girl :(

[@1andonlychellexxx]

Yes. With respect, we know and feel it, I also feel 🎉that she would love it if she was just appreciated here in her full artistic, healthy and beautiful form. C isn’t to take centre stag here, she and her mates should. Excellent tune and performances.❤

[@bib2045]

Arguably their best music video. The hair and make up, costumes, sets are still 🔥

[@baeisale]

In my opinion, this is the most gorgeous girl group

[@lucyl3018]

By miles!

[@garrerthreed1960]

Totally agree😀.

[@zarryx1d64]

Oof.. Cheryl is the only gorgeous one

[@imnotacat3798]

Zarry X 1D meh. I prefer Kimba and Nadine

[@ajax4887]

Na fifth harmony is

[@jonnyk2194]

One thing has always been true… Girls Aloud ROCK 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@elliewedge6040]

Just love everything about this-music, singing, costumes, scenario, just adore it all ❤

[@lovedaybebe5881]

RIP Sarah 🙏 I still love this song ❤️ and you shine in this 🙏 X

[@jde9711]

Sarah ..watch me ripping it up. Lyrics she's singing and living her best life before her tragic end and no idea how young she would love to see this world and a wonder life she made. So heartbreaking. This effects me😢

[@johnwebstet8132]

Fabulous possibly my favourite from Girls Aloud they were brilliant!.

[@li2386]

Sarah's makeup artist KILLED it, she looks amazing

[@AndyDoye-ot8bb-Odyn47]

She should never have kept cutting HAIR, MEMORIES, B.S. X4, BARBRA STREISAND, BULL CRAP, BRIT.NEY JAVELINS????

[@li2386]

@@AndyDoye-ot8bb-Odyn47 what.

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

this was my jam! thankyou for this, girls! and rip, sarah! u slayed that lewk 💛🧡

[@smoshabuscussepticpieplier7271]

I always thought this was one of their best songs.

[@garrerthreed1960]

So catchy😀.

[@thesexyone5519]

I prefer No Good Advice, but this is good

[@rich_edwards79]

This and Whole Lotta History.

[@LastDreamer7]

@@thesexyone5519 My top 3 GA songs are Can't Speak French, See The Day and No Good Advice.

[@stevechristie2569]

@@LastDreamer7 check out Graffiti My Soul live. The top B side in pop music ever.

[@RainhamRailEnthusiast]

about time all these videos were upgraded to at least 1080p, come on please

[@Raphael-2]

I don't know if you know or not, there are several fan channels who upload plenty of upscaled 2000s music videos in HD and 4K. Type "girls Aloud i can't speak french 4k"

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Saw them last night in Glasgow. Joyous gig watching them at the top of their game, looking great and having fun. Fitting tribute to Sarah too made it all the more poignant & memorable. This is still my favourite song of all. At 61 I was probably the oldest straight guy and dad there 😄 but both me and my 27 yr went back in time like it was yesterday - she (we) grew up to their soundtrack.

[@maritta2504]

I saw them in Glasgow too! 😁

[@curiositypiqued6573]

Rip Sarah you were the toughest and a fighter ....all leaders/ strong ppl seem to go far too early & young

[@VelociDancer]

R.I.P. Sarah Harding. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ We will sorely miss you xxxx

[@johnathonwebster1553]

One of the best songs ever written sung by the best ever girl group...Just fabulous..

[@markh8341]

My favourite girl group ever.. RIP Sarah we all miss you fly high beautiful angel.. 🙏❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@keithredfield4908]

Cheryl is so beautiful ❤️

[@arunicahom-choudhury1641]

Nicola is so beautiful here ❤ and Cheryl

[@megshipleysgames4041]

My childhood breaks my heart about Sarah I was lucky enough to go to the girls aloud concert this year and I cried so many times rest in power Sarah Xxx

[@rainbowlady1532]

Lucky! I’d have loved to have seen them live back in the 00’s

[@OnTheLew]

RIP Sarah Harding, you absolute angel❤

[@bobbytreetop1701]

Terrific guitar riff .

[@nico-margarita]

Sarah and Nicola really do particularly suit these high concept videos. They carry more of a "high fashion" aesthetic.

[@GeorgeT370]

Girls aloud had soooo many well written und well produced popsongs....

[@freshfresh6942]

this was a big hit in the UK, as I can remember

[@Matthew9818]

Got to #9 hardly a big hit .

[@neonconfection]

+Matthew Trotman Ok so it reached top ten and that's pretty good.

[@Matthew9818]

In some ways yes but to me a big hit is #1 or top 10 for a few weeks .

[@liamblackman63]

+Matthew Trotman the important part of that sentence being "to me". Maybe not to everyone else. Maybe you should have thought about that before commenting your bigoted opinion here.

[@iljannebelwald8513]

oh Mr.Sternfeld you would be a big Hit for me ;)

[@garethmorris8426]

My faviourute song ever from when I left school in 85'.....fantastic cover, done it proud x

[@amysullivan2628]

Strange how Cheryl married a French guy - and he's supposedly teaching her French - when she had this song out in 2012 😂

[@43v3rafter]

Amy Sullivan This was out in 2007 but uploaded on yt in 2012 :]

[@blackhairedlovley]

Amy Sullivan This song came out in 2008

[@carlosmacawhachle1886]

+Amy Sullivan Cheryl is gorgeous ... getting too skinny but still a baba ...... I think Sarah Harding (tall slim Manchester blonde) and Nicola Roberts are much sweeter and sexier + cuter now

[@MrTopgear88]

+Amy Sullivan Fun fact for you Nicola could and can speak French . When this was recorded

[@hkazu63]

And they're getting divorced. I guess he didn't understand the funky music doing the talking.

[@tiffanyvalentine9209]

11 year old me: *i can’t speak FrEnCh* Also me: obsessed with the outfits and replays this video and that McDonald’s Girls Aloud speaker toy

[@celebsht5960]

Omg 😂

[@JamieVauxnut1]

12 year old me had to sit down every time this video came on... couldn't take my eyes off Kimberly 😍🤤

[@rojaktar3509]

Ahhhh takes me right back to late spring 2008.................

[@lazarfoster6588]

Sarah's vibe❤🎉❤🎉

[@YYH2S]

❤❤❤

[@elliottshaw488]

Nicola looks like a beautiful little doll in this video! She is such a gorgeous woman with a gorgeous voice!

[@karlbristow1223]

It's interesting because a lot of the banter used to be she was the ugly one in the group. Personally I thought she was gorgeous. Love a red head!

[@nathanielgalpin7414]

@@karlbristow1223 This is what I don’t understand because I don’t know why people would say that about anyone and also because I don’t understand why people would say shit about Nicola because she’s fit and Gorgeous

[@karlbristow1223]

@@nathanielgalpin7414 yep there's really no need to be nasty, and besides, Nicola was well fit!

[@nathanielgalpin7414]

@@karlbristow1223 Exactly mate. I guess some people just have a really bad attitude and personality

[@beanstaIkjack]

Nicola has barely any lines in this one, she was always beautiful but she was always very stiff, must have been difficult for any girl next to Cheryl

[@terrydunlop4461]

My favorite song of rheres

[@kazamshah4543]

got to be one of the sexiest girl groups ever!

[@garrerthreed1960]

Definitely😀.

[@thesexyone5519]

@@garrerthreed1960 definitely not

[@MyWorld-kx5tu]

The Sexy One uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@ianp7661]

Hands down their best music video. So much joy!

[@IsrarTaj83]

It took me several years to realise this: When they say they can't speak French, they are actually saying they can't speak love, with French being the language of love. They follow this up with: "I'll let the funky music do the talking", they're saying they're letting the body language do the talking. Forgive me if I'm overthinking this...

[@manichongmao6099]

You’re not 👍

[@IsrarTaj83]

@@manichongmao6099 Thank you!

[@manichongmao6099]

@@IsrarTaj83 You’re very welcome, it’s a great realisation I never even thought of before, shows how complex pop music can be and Girls Aloud were always one of the best groups of the noughties 😊

[@system3008]

That's some gymnastics the listeners have to do.

[@agusgomez5338]

Cheryl and Nadine are gorgeous in this video

[@JacquelineM2023]

Absolutely banging song, great performing live too at their 2024 concert 🎉

[@snsrml]

Who's binge watching GA videos after the terrible news? RIP Sarah Harding. 💔

[@Auntyadri86]

Me !!!

[@katesmyth4839]

Yes

[@clingfilmlover]

I am

[@BettyMareeHOHCountry]

i am!!!!!

[@maltababe2678]

Me

[@IHatePickingUsernames..]

There best song

[@ArcanePath360]

Dayum Cheryl rocks that corset. Love her leg wobble dance

[@dirkhussey3550]

R.I.P Sarah Harding you're absolutely stunning...And very Sadly missed.

[@reymedina]

So the video is like they are a group of French Courtesans making quite the scandal in the dinner hour ¡Oh La La¡. Hahaha i love the concept, so much fun.

[@MyWorld-kx5tu]

It’s 19th September 2020 right now... exactly 5 months ago in 19th april 2020 I came across this song and that was the day I became a fan. I miss this band...

[@eileenc382]

R. I. P Sarah...heartbreaking no words. Taken to soon 💔💔💔

[@Burnstein209]

Awww what a shame for such a young beautiful lady. Rest in peace Sarah!😢😢

[@emmapearson2509]

Bless you Sarah 🙏😘

[@blurlover13]

I’m crying because of Sarah

[@juniourst3ven596]

I believe that this video was inspired by the Spice Girl's "Wannabe" music clip in some way. Watch how they take over the luxury dinner table between 1:32 & 1:37

[@WalterLopez-ck7fp]

cheryl on this video captures a lot more attention .. than any of the other girls.. especially her green dress, her shoes, her hair braided. and especially look so pretty wearing it

[@rainbowlady1532]

I can see what you mean, but I think they all capture attention albeit in her own way (though Nicola sadly doesn’t get shown as often as Sarah, Cheryl, Nadine and Kimberly)

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

There songs are simple brilliant and they dont age, whoever chose them was very clever, they are lovely also

[@BookieKillah]

It was actually a reality show, _Pop Stars - The Rivals_, back in 2002 (a sort of predecessor/prototype for today's X Factor), in which the public voted to keep contestants in both a girl band and a boy band (One True Voice - where are THEY now?) who were then pitted against each other, hence _The Rivals_...

[@neondemon7617]

One of the best pop songs ever.just magnificent !

[@jaquelineoreilly294]

omg this is a great video , the fellas are gimpy , must have been their best time in life , giggles

[@oscar-f2j7e]

One of their best track beautiful cheography

[@sixtysecondvlog]

Always felt Nicola never got many vocals during Girls Aloud, so that's why I was so happy she won the masked singer..... love this song though.

[@kathshaw933]

Bless u Sarah ❤️

[@langdale55]

Cheryl is a creature of beauty!

[@LoftBed]

🤩🤩😍

[@meercat70]

Rest in Peace Sweet little Sarah-Cancer SO cruel!!! 😢

[@MyWorld-kx5tu]

It’s been a year of me being a fan of girls aloud. It’s been a year since I first watched this video!!! And heard this song too. Ok the 19th April 2020. Wow. Now it’s just the 20th april 2021!!! It’s gone so quick!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨✨

[@thecountsaintgermaine7937]

Cheryl when she used to eat 😍😍😍

[@Del-pp3gn]

Lovely lassies...catchy tunes...deserved their success...bravo!!!!

[@robertcotgrave5920]

What a beautiful young lady Sarah Harding was. ❤️ RIP.

[@mattj929]

Rip Sarah wtf she's still alive❤

[@IHatePickingUsernames..]

She died 😢

[@HarleyTheCockatiel]

I love Nadine Coyle, she always seems to have a lot of lines, and a very strong voice. Shame her album had such a limited release, don't hear much from her anymore although according to wiki has released a couple of singles since...

[@BettyMareeHOHCountry]

well its their layout from popstars the rivals the judges thought that Nadine had a strong singing voice than the others so they put her as the lead singer but the girls hit back at the judges saying if they want to be in the band everyone should get a line and the judges agreed. so all of them do get lines but Nadine has the strongest voice out of them all. luckily it didnt tear the band apart like it did to steps.

[@system3008]

Nadine was the strongest singer but had an awful personality that no one liked.

[@stevechristie2569]

@@system3008 Sarah liked Nadine

[@rainbowlady1532]

@@system3008 shame, i quite liked Nadine's personality. I though she and Sarah were the most sincere members of the group. The other three especially Cheryl often came across as self-righteous at times or were prone to switching on the woe-is-me act. (Though Nicola sometimes had a justified reason for the latter).

[@Spudchucker92]

@@rainbowlady1532Lol you’re talking out your backside. How was Cheryl self-righteous? You clearly don’t know what that term means. Nadine was plain arrogant and rude. Never wanted to take part in publicity campaigns with the others, was the least appreciative and receptive towards the fans, pretty much blanked everyone except Sarah. All Nadine had going for her was a great voice. My friend went to see Girls Aloud during the Tangled Up Tour. Guess which one blanked her and refused to give an autograph? The only two who stopped and gave her their autographs were Nicola and Cheryl. Nadine just put her nose in the air and flounced past as if all the fans were beneath her. And as for the accusation that Cheryl moaned and had a ‘boohoo poor me’ attitude? She got the most negative publicity at the start because of that toilet attendant playing the race card, she got so much flak for that in years afterwards. Pretty sure any of the other four would’ve reacted the same way. Sounds like you’re just pissed off that Cheryl ended up the most well known and successful of the group and obviously feel it should’ve been Nadine. 😂

[@ilovenyc72]

RIP Beautiful Sarah 😞 x

[@Sam-we3ch]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@davidtrevena1576]

Great song great music video and great group from David trevena stay cool

[@jackiehankin3859]

R.I.P Sarah god bless sleep sweet angel

[@naelashakir2770]

RIP Sarah Harding I will forever be proud so proud of u for your beautiful voice and amazing talent and kindness and for this part of this beautiful song I love and miss you so much 😭😍😘🤗✌🏼🙏🏼💔💔💔💔💔🦄🌹🌻🌺🌷

[@obnoxious1420]

the looks aaateeeee

[@MrMusicPlayerz]

I like this song by GA its catchy 😂❤

[@tdraper7]

Song and video an absolute masterpiece!!!! 😁😁

[@missbeebee2399]

Such a bop on morning radio in the car when I went back to work after mat leave. Love GA ❤

[@MegzGMissMeganne]

Nadine is abs always will be the most underrated member of this band

[@bloodberrybellamy]

Ikr?? Im basically just discovering GA and with every video Im just going MY GOD THAT WOMAN IS MINDBLOWINGLY STUNNING HOW TF DID SHE NOT BECAME A MEGA STAR BY NOW

[@amandaprill1508]

Sarah makes me laugh when she is dancing on the table in video she was my favorite member of Girls aloud

[@kaylaedwards6583]

My favorite Girls Aloud song!!