t.A.T.u. – Барлық айтқан сөздері

2002 single by t. A. T. u.
the t. A. T. u. song

"All the Things She Said" is a song recorded by Russian music duo t. A. T. u. for their second, and first English language, studio album 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane (2002), and released as the lead single from the album in Europe on 9 September 2002 by Universal. It was written by Sergio Galoyan, Trevor Horn, Martin Kierszenbaum, Valery Polienko and Elena Kiper, while production was by Horn. "All the Things She Said" is a translated and reworked version of their 2000 song "italic=no" (Я сошла с ума, , ), included on their debut album 200 Po Vstrechnoy (2001). It was later included on their compilation albums t. A. T. u. Remixes (2003) and The Best (2006). Although its original story was based on a dream Kiper had at a dentist appointment, manager Ivan Shapovalov evoked the theme of lesbianism in both this and the English language version. The lyrics describe two girls developing feelings for each other. "All the Things She Said" received mixed reviews from music critics: while some commended the production and lyrical content, others called it a gimmick and suggestive. "All the Things She Said" reached number one in several countries around the world, including Australia, Austria, France, New Zealand, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It also reached number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100, the first Russian act to have a top 40 single and the highest placing for a Russian act to date. Shapovalov commissioned the accompanying music video for the single, which shows the group behind a fence in school uniforms, trying to escape. The music video caused considerable controversy in several nations because it depicted lesbian girls. Several organisations protested against the video and sought to ban it, while some music stations removed the scenes featuring the girls kissing. The song has been performed many times, including on many TV shows, along with a megamix version with "Not Gonna Get Us" at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards. It was also the first Russian music video on YouTube to receive a Vevo Certified Award for reaching 100 million views in June 2016.

Yulia Volkova and Lena Katina auditioned in a children's group named Neposedy. However, Volkova was removed from the group a year later. Russian tabloids believed her removal was based on misbehavior and disrupting other members by stripping, smoking, drinking alcohol and swearing, but Neposedy denied this. Russian producers Ivan Shapovalov and Alexander Voitinskiy held an audition for two teenage girls, where Volkova and Katina auditioned and won the part. Despite knowing each other, both girls did not know the other was auditioning. During their first sessions, Voitinskiy left the project. Shapovalov hired Elena Kiper to co write and co produce the music of Тату. Together, they wrote "italic=no". The duo, alongside several other Russian producers and songwriters, completed the group's first album 200 Po Vstrechnoy. The album was a large success in Europe, selling over one million units. Shapovalov persisted in trying to sign the group with an international label, visiting North America and meeting with several record companies. He eventually settled a deal with a Russian division of Universal Music Group and Interscope Records.

"Ya Soshla s Uma", the original version of "All the Things She Said", was written by Sergio Galoyan, Martin Kierszenbaum, Valery Polienko and Elena Kiper. It was mixed and recorded by Robert Orton at UMG Studios in Santa Monica, California. Shapovalov had been accused by Russian media for taking the idea of Kiper and conveying it as his own, whilst Kiper stated that the idea was all thought by herself. "italic=no" was written by Sergio Galoyan, Kiper and Valeriy Polienko, whilst production was handled by the group's manager, Shapovalov. He also composed the track, and it was recorded by him at the Neformat Studios, Russia in the early 2000. Two versions of the single were released: the original version that appears on 200 Po Vstrechnoy, with a more dance/electro composition; and the reworked, pop rock version (used for "All The Things She Said") appearing on 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane (2002).

It is a "grungy" Eurodance and Alternative rock song with Industrial beats, Harper's Bazaar also described it as "vaguely electronic pop". According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes. com by Universal Music Publishing Group, the song is composed in the key of F minor with a time signature in common time, and a moderate groove of 90 beats per minute. Both Volkova and Katina's vocal range is spread between F4 and D♭5. The composition is built on two main live instruments; piano and electric guitar. Lyrically, the song discusses difficulty in teenagers allowing to express their sexuality. Katina commented "We're singing about love [ ] Even all over the world teenagers, can find themselves in our song[s] 'cause we're singing about these problems, we're singing about teenagers, and I think everybody can understand that".

The American music executive Jimmy Iovine asked the English producer Trevor Horn to create English language versions of t. A. Tu's songs, including "italic=no". Horn was given literal translations of the Russian lyrics, but found they did not work in English, and so he rewrote them while keeping the lesbian themes. He renamed it "All the Things She Said". The recording premiered on 19 December 2000 as the lead single from the album. It was released as a CD single which included the original version, four remix versions, and two enhanced videos (the visual and behind the scenes footage). After the group signed a contract with Universal Music Russia in 2001, "italic=no" was re distributed as a double A side single with their song, "Nas Ne Dagonyat" (2001), in Poland. That same year, it was sent to radio stations in Germany and Europe. In January 2003, it appeared as a second B side track on the physical release of "All The Things She Said".

+Release dates for "All the Things She Said"RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref. (Reference)Europe9 September 2002CDInterscope Records, Interscope, Universal Music Group, Universal Music RussiaUnited Kingdom27 January 2003CD, cassetteInterscope, Universal Music RussiaJapan5 March 2003CDAustralia10 March 2003