Army of Lovers is a pop music group from Sweden founded by Alexander Bard i… Read Full Bio ↴Army of Lovers is a pop music group from Sweden founded by Alexander Bard in 1987. They were famous for their controversial music videos (some of which were banned by MTV) and their costumes created by Camilla Thulin.

Army of Lovers featured
Alexander Bard (1987-2001, 2013), Jean-Pierre Barda (1987-2001, 2013), La Camilla (1987-1991, 1996, 2001, Jan-March 2013), Michaela Dornonville De La Cour (1991-1995),
Dominika Peczynski (1992-1996, 2001, March 2013).

Debut single 'When The Night Is Cold' was released in 1988. This song was not to be on debut album 'Disco Extravaganza' released in 1990 (re-named 'Army of Lovers when released in USA & UK in 1991). This was followed by the album 'Massive Luxury Overdose' (1991). La Camilla left the band and released a single 'I Am Not In The Mood For Lovers'. The Group replaced La Camilla with Michaela De La Cour, they re-released 'Massive Luxury Overdose' with extra tracks & with De La Cour on the new album artwork.

In 1992 the band came a four piece when Dominika joined the group and they recorded 'Hasta Manana' for the Abba tribute album.

Albums 'The Gods of Earth and Heaven' (1993) and 'Glory, Glamour & Gold'(1994) followed. The group dis-banded at the end of 1995. They re-formed to release 'Les Greatest Hits' in 1996, De La Cour did not want to be in the group anymore so original member La Camilla was asked back and she returned to record 4 new songs with the group. The Group split again in 1996.

In 2001 Army of Lovers reformed again (again with La Camilla) to release another Greatest Hits album (this time with 3 new tracks - all cover versions of other artist songs). The 2001 album was called 'Le Grand Docu-soap'.

Alexander Bard went on to be in BWO (Bodies Without Organs) and later in Gravitonas

In 2013 Army of Lovers was reformed once again in Melodifestivalen. The Swedish pre selection for Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with the song "Rockin’ the ride"
12 years after their last compilation album "Le Grand Docu-Soap", the reunited Swedish theatro-pop group releases a brand new greatest hits collection, plus 4 brand new songs ("Rockin' the ride", "Crashing down", "Signed on my tattoo" and "Tragedy"). Army of Lovers have always been special, controversial, colourful and creative, mainly due to their image and witty pop songs.

Their name alludes to a documentary Armee der Liebenden oder Revolte der Perversen (Army of Lovers or Revolution of the Perverts) about Rosa von Praunheim, which in turn alludes to the Theban Band.

Viva la Vogue
Army of Lovers Lyrics

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I like to do it baby
I like to do it like to do it
Ooh yeah I like to do it
I like to do it baby
I like to do it like to do it
Ooh yeah I like to do it

Aha I like it

I like to do it baby
Aha I like it
I like to do it like to do it
Aha I like it
Ooh yeah I like to do it
Aha I like it
I like to do it baby
Aha I like it
I like to do it like to do it
Aha I like it
Ooh yeah I like to do it
Aha aha

And when the sun goes down
We're moving underground
I'm in a catwalk mood
Viva la vogue

We move from side to side
Driving the dance floor wild
We're in a catwalk mood
Viva la vogue

Grip my hips and move me
Everybody get down on me
Grip my hips and move me
Everybody get down on me

Grip my hips and move me
Everybody get down on me
Grip my hips and move me
Grip it good

And when the sun goes down
We're moving underground
I'm in a catwalk mood
Viva la vogue

We move from side to side
Driving the dance floor wild

We're in a catwalk mood
Viva la vogue

Overall Meaning

The song 'Viva la Vogue' by Army of Lovers has catchy and repetitive lyrics that celebrate the joys of dancing to the beat of the electronic music, specifically the 'catwalk' style dance. The first two stanzas are a simple repetition of the line 'I like to do it', which marks the rhythm and pace of the song. The singer announces their love for dancing and repeated movements, colorfully expressed in 'grip my hips and move me, everybody get down on me, grip it good'. The chorus praises the mood created by the whole performance that liberates the dancers to move to their hearts' desire.

The verses' lyrics are more specific and make use of vivid imagery to transport the listeners to a nighttime party atmosphere of 'moving underground'. The dancers are described as being in a 'catwalk mood', elevated by the music and showing off their moves. The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus, driving home the message of free self-expression and enjoyment.

Line by Line Meaning

I like to do it baby
I enjoy engaging in this activity, my dear

I like to do it like to do it
I derive pleasure from performing this action repeatedly

Ooh yeah I like to do it
I am deeply enthralled by this activity

Aha I like it
I have a positive sentiment towards this activity

And when the sun goes down
At the time when the sun sets

We're moving underground
We are transitioning to a subterranean location

I'm in a catwalk mood
I am feeling like I am on a runway

Viva la vogue
Long live the fashion, style, and trends

We move from side to side
Our movements involve swaying from one direction to another

Driving the dance floor wild
Our movements are agitating and exciting the dancers on the floor

Grip my hips and move me
Hold me at my hips and move me rhythmically

Everybody get down on me
Everyone participating in the activity should come down closer to me

Grip it good
Hold tight and unrelentingly

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER BENGT MAGNUS BARD, EMIL HELLMAN, LEIF GUNNAR JACOBSSON, MAGNUS ERIK FRYKBERG

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