1: La Roux is the el… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands called La Roux/Laroux:
1: La Roux is the electropop project of Elly Jackson (born 12 March 1988 in London, United Kingdom; singer and keyboardist). It started as a duo in 2008 and became a solo project in 2011, when Jackson's songwriting and producing partner Ben Langmaid left the group. Her music is largely influenced by 80s pop music including Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, The Human League, Heaven 17, Yazoo and Prince.
The name La Roux (pronounced lah-roo) is reported to be chosen when Elly found it in a book of baby names. La Roux comes from the mix of the French masculine word for "redhead" and the feminine article for "the", referring to Jackson's distinctive hairstyle.
In 2006 Jackson and Langmaid were introduced by a mutual friend. Their first project was named Automan and they wrote largely acoustic music.
In 15 December 2008, La Roux released their first single "Quicksand" on Kitsuné Music label, reaching just #129 on UK. This single was followed on 29 June 2009 by their debut album La Roux on Polydor label. The album peaked at #2 on UK albums chart, #158 on US charts, and it sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.
La Roux' second single "In For the Kill" was released on 16 March 2009. This single debuted at #11 on the UK singles chart and peaked at #2. The dubstep producer Skream made two remixes of this track: "In for the Kill (Skream's Let's Get Ravey remix)" and "In for the Kill (That Doesn't Sound Like Skream's remix)". Lifelike also made a remix entitled "In for the Kill (Lifelike Remix)".
"Bulletproof" was released on 22 June 2009 and debuted at #1 on the UK singles chart and peaked at #8 on the US charts. This single was ranked #25 on Rolling Stone's list of The 25 Best Songs of 2009. They issued "I'm Not Your Toy" as fourth single on 27 September 2009, reaching #27 on the UK singles chart.
La Roux gained fifth position on the BBC's Sound of 2009 poll. The Guardian featured La Roux as one of the "Best New Acts of 2009" in the January of that year. The debut album has been nominated for a Mercury Prize. Also they have received 2010 BRIT Award nominations in the categories of British Breakthrough Act and British Single for "In for the Kill".
They won the NME Award for Best Dancefloor Filler with "In For The Kill (Skream's Let's Get Ravey remix)". They were also the only band to be featured 4 times on the NME 50 Best Tracks of 2009 list with "I'm Not Your Toy" placed at #41, "Bulletproof" at #24, "In For the Kill (Skream's Let's Get Ravey remix)" at #19 and "In For The Kill" at #8.
In 2014 La Roux released a second album, "Trouble in Paradise".
Official site: http://www.laroux.co.uk
2: Laroux is a Dutch band that plays world music.
The group is involved in many forms of world music and will therefore go all out. Whether it is Eastern European, African Highlife, a Tex Mex polka or Irish; the group masters it all. The bagpipes and tin whistles by Wouter Kuyper and the Fujara (Slovak flute), the squeezebox and the accordion by Lenny Laroux are assisted by De Meute: four musicians who form the basis of this performance. Laroux sings Dutch and describes the life of a Pallieter on a trip around the world.
In for the Kill
La Roux Lyrics
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But when we start making fires
We get ever so hot (ooh)
Whether we like it or not
They say we can love who we trust (ooh)
But what is love without lust?
Two hearts with accurate devotions (ooh)
What are feelings without emotions?
I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill
Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand
I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill
Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand
I hang my hopes out on the line (ooh)
Will they be ready for you in time?
If you leave them out too long (ooh)
They'll be withered by the sun
Full stops and exclamation marks (ah) (ooh)
My words stumble before I start
How far can you send emotions? (Ooh)
Can this bridge cross the ocean?
I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill
Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand
I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill
Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand
Let's go to war to make peace
Let's be cold to create heat
I hope in darkness we can see
And you're not blinded by the light from me
Ooh
I'm going in for the kill
I'm doing it for a thrill
Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand
And not let go of my hand
The song In for the Kill by La Roux is about the confusing emotions and desires of a relationship. The first verse starts with a sense of fighting against the desires that the singer feels, but as things heat up between them, it becomes evident that these desires cannot be ignored. The lyrics express that love without lust is incomplete as they are intertwined emotions that come hand in hand. The second verse shows the singer's vulnerability as they hang their hopes and feelings out on the line, only hoping that they will be met on time. The fear of rejection is evident in the lyrics as the singer stumbles upon their words, wondering how far their emotions can travel, thinking if they can bridge the gap between them and their partner.
The chorus, "I'm going in for the kill, I'm doing it for a thrill. Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand and not let go of my hand", explains the singer's intentions. They are taking a risk and going all in for the sake of the thrill, hoping their partner will reciprocate and not let go of their hand. The bridge is a call to arms for their relationship, putting all differences aside to create something meaningful, even if that means going through trials and tribulations to get there.
Line by Line Meaning
We can fight our desires (ooh)
We may not want to give into our desires.
But when we start making fires
When our passions ignite, we become consumed.
We get ever so hot (ooh)
Our passions make us feel intense heat.
Whether we like it or not
Our desires can overwhelm us, regardless of our wishes.
They say we can love who we trust (ooh)
It's often thought that we can only love those we trust.
But what is love without lust?
Love without passion is not real love at all.
Two hearts with accurate devotions (ooh)
Two individuals devoted to each other.
What are feelings without emotions?
Feelings are empty without emotional connection.
I'm going in for the kill
I'm taking a risk and being vulnerable.
I'm doing it for a thrill
I'm doing this for the rush and excitement it brings.
Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand
I hope you can empathize with me and see where I'm coming from.
And not let go of my hand
I hope you stay close to me and don't leave me alone.
I hang my hopes out on the line (ooh)
I'm risking everything with the hope that it will pay off.
Will they be ready for you in time?
Will you be able to reciprocate my feelings?
If you leave them out too long (ooh)
If you take too long, the opportunity may be gone.
They'll be withered by the sun
My hopes will be destroyed if you wait too long.
Full stops and exclamation marks (ah) (ooh)
My words are full of hesitation and emotion.
My words stumble before I start
I'm often stumbling and unsure of myself when I express my emotions.
How far can you send emotions? (Ooh)
How much emotional connection can we have from a distance?
Can this bridge cross the ocean?
Can our emotional connection withstand the distance between us?
Let's go to war to make peace
Sometimes we have to fight in order to bring about peace.
Let's be cold to create heat
We may have to be distant in order to create emotional passion.
I hope in darkness we can see
I hope we can find emotional connection even in difficult times.
And you're not blinded by the light from me
I don't want my emotions to be overwhelming and blinding for you.
I'm going in for the kill
I'm taking a risk and being vulnerable.
I'm doing it for a thrill
I'm doing this for the rush and excitement it brings.
Oh, I'm hoping you'll understand
I hope you can empathize with me and see where I'm coming from.
And not let go of my hand
I hope you stay close to me and don't leave me alone.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Benedict Langmaid, Eleanor Jackson
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