Being a Girl

"Being a Girl"
Song

"Being a Girl" (or "Being a Girl (Part One)") is a song by the English alternative rock band Mansun. The song was written by band-leader Paul Draper. It was recorded and produced by Paul Draper and Mark 'Spike' Stent with additional production by Mike Hunter during sessions for the group's second studio album. The song was reduced to its opening two minutes and released as the second single in 1998 from the group's second album, Six. The song's pop-punk sound is a departure from the group's recent hits went on to become their seventh consecutive top UK top twenty hit peaking at #13. Part Two's experimental rock sound is more representative of the parent album as a whole.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Paul Draper; except where indicated

UK CD One/Japan CD

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Being a Girl (Part One)"		2:00
2.	"Hideout"	Paul Draper, Dominic Chad, Stove King, Andie Rathbone	2:42
3.	"Railings"	Howard Devoto	5:51

UK CD Two

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Being a Girl (Part One)"		2:00
2.	"I Care"	Paul Draper, Dominic Chad	3:42
3.	"Been Here Before"		4:09

UK Cassette

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Being a Girl (Part One)"	2:00
2.	"Wide Open Space (Trouser Enthusiast Mix)"	8:48
3.	"Mansun's Only Acoustic Song"

7" Promo

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Being a Girl (Part One)"	2:00

Personnel

Mansun

• Dominic Chad – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
• Paul Draper – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
• Andie Rathbone – Drums
• Stove – Bass

• Howard Devoto - Vocals ("Railings")

Production

• Paul Draper and Mark 'Spike' Stent – producer
• Mike Hunter – engineer, additional production
• Paul Walton – engineer
• Jan Kybeert – Pro Tools
• Pete Nevin - Illustration

Chart positions

Chart (1998)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart	13