The team has been referred to as "a Phil Spector" and "a Motown of the 21st-century". Higgins himself has said that Xenomania aspires to be a modern-day version of RAK Records. Of Higgins and Xenomania, Girls Aloud's former manager Louis Walsh says, "He just makes great songs for radio. They just jump out at you and stay in your brain." There are wide influences present in their productions, including electronic, glam rock, Motown soul, punk, and more traditional pop music. The name "Xenomania" means, according to Higgins, "the exact opposite of Xenophobia [...] a love of everything, of all cultures." Current members of the Xenomania writing and production team include Higgins, Cooper, Tim Powell and Nick Coler. There is also a Xenomania house band who work on potential backing tracks; members include Florrie Arnold, Kieran Jones, and Jason Resch. Parisian remixer Fred Falke also frequently works with Xenomania.
Xenomania started a "record label" of the same name in 2008, developing artists and working on material before looking for major label deals. Artists include Alex Gardner, Jessie Malakouti, Mini Viva, and Vagabond.
Love Machine
Girls Aloud Lyrics
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You can't read a man's mind
We're living in two tribes
And heading for war
Well nobody's perfect
We all gotta work it
Cause fellas we're worth it
So don't break the law
Your calls late a big mistake
You gotta hang about in limbo for as long as I take
Next time, read my mind
And I'll be good to you
We're gift-wrapped, kitty-cats
We're only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
Let's go, Eskimo, out into the blue
Come take my hand, understand,
That you can, you're my man,
And I need you tonight
Come make my dreams,
Honey hard as it seems,
Loving me is as easy as pie
I'm just a love machine
Feeding my fantasy
Give me a kiss or three
And I'm fine
I need a squeeze a day
Instead of this negligee
What will the neighbors say?
This time
I've been going crazy while you sleep
Searching for a language that the two of us can speak
So Mr. Prehistoric make your wheel
And I'll breathe underwater
'cause I like the way it feels
Your calls late a big mistake
You gotta hang around in limbo for as long as I take
Next time, read my mind
And I'll be good to you
We're gift-wrapped, kitty-cats
We're only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
Let's go, Eskimo, out into the blue
Come take my hand,
Understand, that you can,
You're my man, and I need you tonight
Come make my dreams,
Honey hard as it seems,
Loving me is as easy as pie
I'm just a love machine
Feeding my fantasy
Give me a kiss or three
And I'm fine
I need a squeeze a day
Instead of this negligee
What will the neighbors say?
This time
Oh, its very new,
Can anybody tell me what to do?
Oh, this feeling's very strange,
Can anybody tell me what's your game?
Oh, a little education
Oh, to give you motivation
Oh, to turn the situation, round
Oh, 'cause I don't want to change ya
Oh, making you a stranger
Oh, I'll only be your angel, aloud
I'm just a love machine
(oh, a little motivation, oh)
I'm just a love machine
I'm just a love machine
(oh, a little motivation, oh)
I'm just a love machine
oh, oh, oh
The lyrics to Girls Aloud's "Love Machine" are about the complicated nature of relationships between men and women. The opening lines acknowledge that men and women often don't understand each other, but that they must work together to overcome their differences. The reference to living in "two tribes" and "heading for war" suggests that there is a constant battle of the sexes, with everyone trying to get what they want.
The chorus repeats the message that the singer is a "love machine" and needs attention and affection from her partner. She pleads with him to "read her mind" and satisfy her needs, instead of making mistakes that will cause conflict between them. The imagery of turning into "tigers" when they have to "fight back" suggests that the couple often argues and has to work hard to maintain their relationship.
The lyrics also use playful and imaginative language to represent the singer's desire for her partner. She asks him to "come take my hand" and "make my dreams hard as it seems." The line "We're gift-wrapped, kitty-cats" is a metaphor for the singer and her partner, implying that they are delicate and vulnerable creatures that need to be cared for.
Ultimately, the song is a lighthearted take on relationship issues, with the singer acknowledging the challenges that come with being in a couple, but ultimately affirming her desire for love and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies you're damn right
Women, you are correct
You can't read a man's mind
It's impossible to know what a man is thinking
We're living in two tribes
Men and women are like two distinct tribes
And heading for war
Conflict and animosity are building up between the two tribes
Well nobody's perfect
No one is without flaws
We all gotta work it
We all have to put in effort
Cause fellas we're worth it
Men are valuable and deserving of love
So don't break the law
Do not act outside of moral or ethical standards
Your calls late a big mistake
Calling late is a major error
You gotta hang about in limbo for as long as I take
Wait patiently as long as it takes for me to respond
Next time, read my mind
Next time, anticipate what I want without me telling you
And I'll be good to you
Then I'll treat you well
We're gift-wrapped, kitty-cats
We are beautiful and delicate
We're only turning into tigers when we gotta fight back
We become fierce only when necessary
Let's go, Eskimo, out into the blue
Let's escape together
Come take my hand, understand,
Hold my hand, know that
That you can, you're my man,
You are capable of being my partner
And I need you tonight
I need you right now
Come make my dreams,
Make my dreams come true
Honey hard as it seems,
Challenging as it may be
Loving me is as easy as pie
Loving me is effortless
I'm just a love machine
I exist purely to give and receive love
Feeding my fantasy
Nourishing my romantic imagination
Give me a kiss or three
Kiss me multiple times
And I'm fine
And I'll be happy
I need a squeeze a day
I need physical affection once a day
Instead of this negligee
Instead of this revealing nightgown
What will the neighbors say?
What might the people living around us think?
This time
Right now
I've been going crazy while you sleep
I've been losing my mind while you've been asleep
Searching for a language that the two of us can speak
Trying to find an effective way for us to communicate
So Mr. Prehistoric make your wheel
Do something useful, innovative, and modern
And I'll breathe underwater
And I'll survive in difficult circumstances
'cause I like the way it feels
Because I find it exhilarating
Can anybody tell me what to do?
Is there anyone who can give me advice?
Oh, this feeling's very strange
Oh, I feel very unusual
Can anybody tell me what's your game?
Can anyone explain what you're trying to achieve?
Oh, a little education
Oh, I need some guidance and knowledge
Oh, to give you motivation
Oh, to inspire and encourage you
Oh, to turn the situation round
Oh, to change the circumstances for the better
'cause I don't want to change ya
Because I don't want you to be different
Oh, making you a stranger
Oh, turning you into someone I don't recognize
Oh, I'll only be your angel, aloud
Oh, I'll only be the best version of myself
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, LISA COWLING, MIRANDA ELEANOR DE FONBRUNE COOPER, MYRA ANTONIO BOYLE, NICK COLER, SHAWN LEE MAHAN, TIMOTHY MARTIN POWELL
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@williamjay8715
+Alice Harkness I've been going crazy while you sleep
Searching for a language
That the two of us can speak so
Mr. prehistoric, make your wheel
And I'll breathe underwater '
'Cos I like the way it feels
In the context of the sing what d'you think she means? Give me a squeeze a day instead of this negligee...what will the nighbours say? I'm just a sex machine...you think she likes water snorkelling? lol
@ghostfacescrillaNG
As a 34 year old man who’s mainly into 90’s hip hop and alt rock I can safely say this is a stonewall banger.
@l4pin
Check out the arctic monkeys cover of this song 😮
@YYH2S
@@l4pin cool cover
@gordyn5292
RIP Sarah, stunning in every way. Safe home. x
@pdonj7228
safe home? what's that supposed to mean?
@gordyn5292
@@pdonj7228 Everyone has different beliefs, coming from different places. Her final journey, to many is a place like heaven so “safe home” or “safe flight home” is merely wishing them well on their final journey home.
@catrionamariemorgan2255
💔
@jonathanneil5901
@@pdonj7228 it’s where we go when we die.
@johnnymilne2105
@@pdonj7228 meaning safe journey back home to the lord in heaven
@jonathanneil5901
Revisiting the classics after Sarah’s passing. She was an absolute beauty and no mistake. Such sad news