FASHION
Effcee Lyrics
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That people from bad homes do again and again
It's big and it's bland full of tension and fear
They do it over there but we don't do it here
Fashion!
Turn to the left
Fashion!
Oooh, fashion!
We are the goon squad and we're coming to town
Beep-beep, beep-beep
Listen to me, don't listen to me
Talk to me, don't talk to me
Dance with me, don't dance with me, no
Beep-beep
There's a brand new talk, but it's not very clear
Oh bop
That people from good homes are talking this year
Oh bop, fashion it's loud and tasteless and I've heard it before
Oh bop
You shout it while you're dancing on the ole dance floor
Oh bop, fashion
Fashion!
Turn to the left
Fashion!
Right
Fashion!
We are the goon squad and we're coming to town
Beep-beep
Beep-beep
Listen to me, don't listen to me
Talk to me, don't talk to me
Dance with me, don't dance with me, no
Beep-beep
Beep-beep
Oh, bop, do do do do do do do do
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion
Oh, bop, do do do do do do do do
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion
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Oh, bop, do do do do do do do do
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion
Oh, bop, do do do do do do do do
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion
La-la la la la la la-la
Oh, bop, do do do do do do do do
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion
Oh, bop, do do do do do do do do
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion
La-la la la la la la-la
Oh, bop, do do do do do do do do
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion
Oh, bop, do do do do do do do do
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fashion
La-la la la la la la-la
The song "Fashion" by Effcee critiques the superficiality of the fashion industry and its trend-following consumers. The song contrasts people from "good homes" who are talking about a new "talk" related to fashion with those from "bad homes" who are doing a new dance. The dance is described as big, bland, and full of tension and fear, which symbolizes the conformity, emptiness, and anxiety that characterizes fashion trends. The repetition of "listen to me, don't listen to me; talk to me, don't talk to me; dance with me, don't dance with me" underscores the ambivalence and confusion associated with fashion.
The chorus of the song is a call and response between the lead singer and a chorus, which highlights the group mentality and the power of fashion to create a sense of belonging and identity. The repetition of "Fashion! Turn to the left; Fashion! Turn to the right; Oooh, fashion!" reflects the catchy and repetitive nature of fashion trends and their ability to mesmerize and brainwash people. The reference to "goon squad" suggests the authoritarian and oppressive nature of the fashion industry, which imposes its standards on people, regardless of their individual tastes and preferences.
Overall, "Fashion" is a satirical and critical song that exposes the vacuity and conformity of the fashion industry and the danger of mindlessly following trends.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a brand new dance but I don't know its name
I'm not hip enough to keep up with the latest dance craze.
That people from bad homes do again and again
It's mostly popular among people who come from troubled backgrounds.
It's big and it's bland full of tension and fear
The dance itself lacks any real excitement and is just a way for people to release their fear and stress.
They do it over there but we don't do it here
The dance is popular in other places, but not where I am right now.
Fashion! Turn to the left
Fashion is all about keeping up with the trends and turning in whichever direction the latest fad dictates.
Fashion! Turn to the right
The fashion industry is fickle and constantly changing, so one must always be ready to turn in a new direction.
Oooh, fashion! We are the goon squad and we're coming to town Beep-beep, beep-beep
Fashion is a powerful force that can intimidate and dominate, and those who follow it are like a gang of goons on their way to conquer the town.
Listen to me, don't listen to me Talk to me, don't talk to me Dance with me, don't dance with me, no Beep-beep
Fashion is contradictory and confusing, with influencers and trendsetters telling us what to do and then contradicting themselves.
There's a brand new talk, but it's not very clear Oh bop That people from good homes are talking this year
There's a new trend of speaking or vernacular that is being used lately, but it's not clear whether it's actually meaningful or just a way for the wealthy elite to sound cool and exclusive.
Oh bop, fashion it's loud and tasteless and I've heard it before Oh bop You shout it while you're dancing on the ole dance floor Oh bop, fashion
Fashion can be garish and repetitive, relying on trends that have already been done before. People may flaunt their fashion on the dance floor, but it doesn't really add any substance to the experience.
La-la la la la la la-la
Nonsensical filler lyrics to round out the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: David Bowie
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