Bo… Read Full Bio ↴Ella Eyre (born April 1st, 1994) is a British singer/songwriter.
Born Ella McMahon, she grew up in West London. Eyre trained as a competitive swimmer before singing, and was discovered while at the BRIT school studying Performing Arts & Technology. In July 2012, she published to Warner/Chappell and scored a record deal with Virgin/EMI shortly thereafter. Eyre became known for featuring on Rudimental's UK #1 single Waiting All Night (feat. Ella Eyre) and Naughty Boy's Think About It. Her debut EP, Deeper, was released in December 2013. She has said her influences include Hans Zimmer, Etta James, Basement Jaxx and Lauryn Hill.
She placed second place in BBC's Sound of 2014, was nominated for a BRIT award for Critic's Choice and won Single of the Year for Waiting All Night (feat. Ella Eyre). Her debut album, Feline, is due to be released in August 2015.
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We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
Ella Eyre Lyrics
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You just took for granted that I want to skinny dip
A quick hit, that's your game
But I'm not a piece of meat, stimulate my brain, no
The night is young, so are we
Let's just get to know each other, slow and easily, oh
Take my hand, let's hit the floor
Shake our bodies to the music
Maybe then you'll score
So come on baby, won't you show some class?
Why do you have to move so fast?
We don't have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh no
We could dance and party all night
And drink some cherry wine, oh
Just slow down if you want me
A man wants to be approached cool and romantically, oh oh
I've got needs, uh
Just like you
And if the conversation's good
Vibrations through and through, oh
So come on baby, won't you show some class?
Why do you have to move so fast?
We don't have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh no
We could dance and party all night
And drink some cherry wine, oh oh
And we don't have to take our clothes off
To have a good time
Oh oh
We could dance and party all night
And drink some cherry wine, oh hey
Hey hey
Oh, hey
Oh
We don't have to take our clothes off, no
To have a good time
Oh oh
And we could dance and party all night, oh
And drink some cherry wine, oh
We don't have to take our clothes off, no
To have a good time
Oh oh
We could dance and party all night
And drink some cherry wine, oh
Ella Eyre's "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off" is a song that promotes the idea of taking things slow rather than rushing into physical intimacy. Throughout the lyrics, the singer is resisting the sexual advances of her companion, who seems to be more interested in a quick fling than building a real connection with her. She insists on being treated like a person rather than an object and encourages her partner to engage with her on a deeper level.
The first verse makes clear that the singer is not interested in being viewed as a sexual object. When her partner assumes that she wants to skinny dip, she reminds him that she is a person with a brain that deserves to be stimulated. The chorus emphasizes the idea that physical intimacy is not necessary to have a good time. The second verse takes a softer approach, suggesting that the singer does have desires but wants them to be fulfilled in a romantic way. She notes that a man wants to be approached "cool and romantically" and indicates that she wants to feel a deeper connection through meaningful conversation.
Overall, the song strikes a balance between acknowledging the importance of romantic connections and the reality of physical attraction. It reminds us that slowing down and getting to know each other can be just as fulfilling as rushing into something physical.
Line by Line Meaning
Not a word from your lips
You didn't ask if skinny dipping was something I wanted, you just assumed.
You just took for granted that I want to skinny dip
You assumed that since we're alone, I want to get physical.
A quick hit, that's your game
You're only interested in a quick physical encounter.
But I'm not a piece of meat, stimulate my brain, no
I'm a person, not an object, and I need intellectual stimulation too.
The night is young, so are we
We have plenty of time to get to know each other, no need to rush.
Let's just get to know each other, slow and easily, oh
We can take our time and not rush into anything physical.
Take my hand, let's hit the floor
Let's dance and enjoy each other's company without getting physical.
Shake our bodies to the music
Let's dance and have fun without any pressure to be physical.
Maybe then you'll score
Maybe if we have a good time without any pressure for physical contact, we can connect on a deeper level.
So come on baby, won't you show some class?
Can we please take things slow and not rush into anything physical?
Why do you have to move so fast?
What's the rush? Let's take our time and enjoy each other's company.
Just slow down if you want me
If you really want to connect with me, we need to take our time and not rush into anything physical.
A man wants to be approached cool and romantically, oh oh
Most men prefer to take things slow and be romanced rather than have physical contact right away.
I've got needs, uh
I have emotional and physical needs, just like you.
Just like you
I'm a human being with my own distinct desires and feelings.
And if the conversation's good
If we can connect on a deeper level through conversation, we might have a chance of building a meaningful relationship.
Vibrations through and through, oh
If we connect both intellectually and emotionally, we'll have strong chemistry and a deeper connection.
We don't have to take our clothes off
We can still have a great time without any physical contact.
To have a good time
A good time can be had without any pressure for physical contact.
Oh no
Don't worry, we can still have fun without taking things too far.
We could dance and party all night
We can still enjoy each other's company without any physical contact.
And drink some cherry wine, oh
We can have a drink and enjoy a fun evening together.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Narada Michael Walden, Preston W. Glass
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