Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
“Sweet Dreams My LA Ex” was Rachel Stevens‘ debut single from her debut solo album Funky Dory. It was written by Cathy Dennis, who originally wanted to give it to Britney Spears as a response song to Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River”.
The song peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart in 2003, making...
[Verse 1]
Hey, hang your red gloves up
'Cause there's nothing left to prove now
Hey, hang your red gloves up
Baby, no one cares but you
[Pre-Chorus]
What planet are you from?
Accuse me of things that I never done
Listen to you carrying on
Cheating another love song
[Chorus]
If I were in your shoes
I'd whisper before I shout
Can't you stop playing that record again?
Find somebody else to talk about
If I were in your shoes
I'd worry of the effects
You've had your say, but now it's my turn
Sweet dreams, my L.A. ex
[Verse 2]
We've had it on full steam
'Til the light comes back to you now
Hey, is it all it seems?
Is it all you dreamed and more?
[Pre-Chorus]
What planet are you from?
Accuse me of things that I never done
Listen to you carrying on
Cheating another love song
[Chorus]
If I were in your shoes
I'd whisper before I shout
Can't you stop playing that record again?
Find somebody else to talk about
If I were in your shoes
I'd worry of the effects
You've had your say, but now it's my turn
Sweet dreams, my L.A. ex
[Bridge]
Does it make you feel the man
Pointing the finger because you can?
I spout it loud and clear
Baby, that tongue's not welcome around here
You turned the city round (L.A. ex)
Do you think I give a damn? (L.A. ex)
Do you think that I'm the fairer? (S-E-X)
Sweet dreams, my L.A. ex
[Interlude]
Ooh
[Chorus]
If I were in your shoes (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
I'd whisper before I shout
Can't you stop playing that record again?
Find somebody else to talk about (To talk about)
If I were in your shoes (Hey, yeah, yeah)
I'd worry of the effects
You've had your say, but now it's my turn
Sweet dreams, my L.A. ex
Sweet Dreams My LA Ex was written by Henrik Jonback & Pontus Winnberg & Cathy Dennis & Bloodshy.
Sweet Dreams My LA Ex was produced by Bloodshy & Avant.
Rachel Stevens released Sweet Dreams My LA Ex on Mon Sep 15 2003.
The writers really got my personality and the direction I want to go in. The first single is a great example – the first time I heard it I knew it’s what I wanted.
– Rachel Stevens
Evening Chronicle