Growing On Me by The Darkness

Album: Permission To Land (2003)

Charted: 11

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Contrary to popular belief, and although filled with sexual innuendo, this song is in no way about pubic lice or any sexually transmitted disease. During an interview with the music television station VH1, frontman Justin Hawkins stated: "People have said it's about pubic lice, but that's obviously wrong because pubic lice don't grow on you, do they?"

When questioned as to its true meaning, Justin said: "A sweet lady woman that you will never fully fathom or understand, but you love her so much that after a while it doesn't matter." >>
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James - St Albans, England
This was the second major-label UK single for The Darkness, following "Get Your Hands Off My Woman." By this time, they were, er, growing on audiences who discovered their unusual brand of joyful rock and roll laced with a touch of irony. Their next single, "I Believe In A Thing Called Love," was a huge hit; by the end of 2003 The Darkness were one of the most popular bands in England. They also had a host of issues - not the least of which was Justin Hawkins' drug problems - they delayed their follow-up album until late in 2005 and split the band up in 2006. They regrouped in 2011, but never returned to their former glory.

Comments: 9

Steve from Northampton, United KingdomI don't care what anyone says, Hawkin's included. For me it's about having the Crabs.
Alan from London, EnglandI just want to throw this little fact from guitar world April 2004 out there.

"Hawkins..owns up that, yes, "Growing on Me" is a song about genital warts, while "Holding My Own" deals with the tender subject of masturbation."

I'm not really voicing my opinion one way or another but I figured I"d just let you guys know that Hawkins himself has owned up to it in guitar world, but songs don't need to be about one thing either.
Luke from Manchester, EnglandThe chorus is a complete rip of of "I Touch Myself" by The Divinyls
The Darkness Rock from Millmerran, AustraliaI'm back again. Does anybody agree that there should be songfacts on "Black Shuck" for example. It's about a dog from hell that's out to maul a priest. "Get your hands off my woman" It's pretty obvious though. An old guy that should get his hands off Justin's woman. Givin'Up. Heroin. Holding my own. about having Alone time. Friday night. Trying to impress agirl by coping her after school activities.
The Darkness Rock from Millmerran, AustraliaThe Darkness are the gods of rock at the moment. I just love 'em. Their new album was out on the 29th of november. It's not as good as the first one but still has it's moments. What they wear is so awesome and Justin Hawkins can sing really high. The Darkness forever
David from Birmingham, AlXD I never thought about genital warts or anything, I just thought it was about some chick he really had a big crush on or something. lol
James from Bridgend, Walesreid is right that hendrix was from seattle but however he got his big break when Chas Chandler brought him to Britain for the Jimi Hendrix Experience
Jacob from Brentwood, TnUnfortunately this song is not about genital warts. If you follow the band you would know that Justin Hawkins has repeatedly stated that this song is not about genital warts. This is the quote from Justin taken off of a VH1 interview - "A sweet lady woman that you will never fully fathom or understand, but you love her so much that after a while it doesn't matter."
Reid from Council Bluffs , IaHendrix is from Seattle, Wa. chief

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