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Sexotheque
La Roux Lyrics


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He wants to know
What it feels like to mess around, mess around
She wants to know
What it feels like to settle down, settle down
He's got the money but, oh it's not enough
He wants to pounce, he wants to pounce
Never knowing if he's given you up
Or if you're just not good enough
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

She wants to know why he's not home
Oh I bet money, money, money I bet
He's at the Sexotheque
He never answers the phone
Oh I bet money, money, money I bet
He's at the Sexotheque

He wants to go
Where the red light shines so bright, shines so bright
He wants to know
Why he feels so cold inside, cold inside
He turns and looks around, he doesn't hear a sound
No ones around, no ones around
Never knowing if he's given you up
Or if you're just not good enough
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

She wants to know why he's not home
Oh I bet money, money, money I bet
He's at the Sexotheque
He never answers the phone
Oh I bet money, money, money I bet
He's at the Sexotheque

She wants to know why he's not home
Oh I bet money, money, money I bet
He's at the Sexotheque
He never answers the phone
Oh I bet money, money, money I bet
He's at the Sexotheque

She wants to know why he's not home
Oh I bet money, money, money I bet
He's at the Sexotheque
He never answers the phone
Oh I bet money, money, money I bet
He's at the Sexotheque

He never answers the phone
Oh I bet money, money, money I bet
He's at the Sexotheque
(I bet oh I bet he's at the Sexotheque, he's at the Sexotheque)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

He's at the Sexotheque

Overall Meaning

The song "Sexotheque" by La Roux describes a failing relationship in which both partners have different desires and feel unfulfilled. The lyrics suggest that the male partner wants to experience the thrill of "messing around," while the female partner wants to settle down and perhaps start a family. Additionally, the male partner is constantly seeking excitement and pleasure, which has led him to an illicit location known as the "Sexotheque." Here, he is surrounded by a red light and anonymity, which allows him to fulfill his desires without consequence. Meanwhile, the female partner is left alone and waiting, unsure of where her partner is or what he is doing.


Line by Line Meaning

He wants to know What it feels like to mess around, mess around
He is curious about casual sexual experiences and wants to try it.


She wants to know What it feels like to settle down, settle down
She desires a committed relationship and is unsure of why he doesn't want to be with her.


He's got the money but, oh it's not enough He wants to pounce, he wants to pounce Never knowing if he's given you up Or if you're just not good enough Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Although he has financial resources, he still has uncertain feelings about their relationship and whether he should pursue it further or not.


She wants to know why he's not home Oh I bet money, money, money I bet He's at the Sexotheque He never answers the phone Oh I bet money, money, money I bet He's at the Sexotheque
She is suspicious that he is cheating on her and feels he is avoiding her calls. She thinks he is at a club called Sexotheque instead of being home with her.


He wants to go Where the red light shines so bright, shines so bright He wants to know Why he feels so cold inside, cold inside He turns and looks around, he doesn't hear a sound No ones around, no ones around Never knowing if he's given you up Or if you're just not good enough Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
He seeks out the thrill of clubbing and partying, but it still doesn't fulfill his inner emptiness. He feels as though he's still missing something and doesn't know if it's because he's let this woman go or because she's not enough for him.


He never answers the phone Oh I bet money, money, money I bet He's at the Sexotheque (I bet oh I bet he's at the Sexotheque, he's at the Sexotheque) Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh He's at the Sexotheque
He is avoiding her calls deliberately because he doesn't want to hear her questions about his whereabouts. He's having a good time at the club and doesn't want to be disturbed by her.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ELLY JACKSON, BEN LANGMAID, IAN SHERWIN

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