Eleni Mandell, a singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, California, often cite… Read Full Bio ↴Eleni Mandell, a singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, California, often cites Tom Waits and X as her biggest influences. Mandell self-released her Jon Brion-produced debut album Wishbone in 1998. Thrill followed in 2000 on Zedtone Records - the label that has released all of her subsequent full-length albums: Snakebite, the all-country album Country for True Lovers, Afternoon, Miracle of Five, and Artificial Fire. I Can See the Future is her first release on Yep Roc. Mandell also has several releases on the Minneapolis based Heart of a Champion record label: vinyl pressings of Snakebite and Country for True Lovers, two 7" singles, and a limited edition jazz vocal CD EP titled Maybe, Yes. Mandell's songs have appeared in several movies and television shows (including Six Feet Under), and she received much acclaim for her cover of the song "I Love Paris", which was used in a fast food commercial starring Paris Hilton. Mandell also sings, plays guitar, and writes for the L.A. pop supergroup The Grabs. She is also one-third of The Living Sisters.

Dangerous
Eleni Mandell Lyrics

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I just wanna tell you I think you're fine
I think you're good and good looking
Ooh, I'd like to read your mind
And I can't wait to get my salty lips
Upon your fingertips
Wave your magic wand

Did you ever stop to think

That life is just a memory?
And all we can hope for are pleasant dreams
I know that poison can be fatal
And I think that you are dangerous

I just wanna tell you
Your tough, together, hatefulness
A smile for any girl
Who feels like feathers falling
Thankful for a little conversation
Oh, life can be lonely

And I can't wait to get
Your salty skin between my teeth
Ooh, a little bite
Mmm, I am a tiger
And I love to kill what I will eat
And I know that poison can be fatal
And I think that you are dangerous

I just wanna tell you
I'm positive you're something
You are so, so, so disgusting
And I can't wait to get your salty lips
Upon my fingertips
Wave your magic wand

Did you ever stop to think
Life is just a minute?
And all we can hope for
Is some love to spend within it
Oh, I know that poison can be fatal
And I think that you are dangerous
I know that poison can be fatal
And I think that you are dangerous

I know that poison can be fatal
And I think that you are dangerous

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eleni Mandell's "Dangerous" convey a sense of attraction and danger, with the singer expressing her desire for someone who she believes is both good looking and dangerous. The lines, "I just wanna tell you I think you're fine, I think you're good and good looking" reveal her attraction to this person. However, she also recognizes the potential danger that lies ahead when she says, "And I think that you are dangerous, I know that poison can be fatal." The contrast between attraction and danger is further highlighted with the line, "And I can't wait to get my salty lips upon your fingertips" followed by "Did you ever stop to think that life is just a memory?"

The theme of mortality is interwoven throughout the lyrics. The line, "Did you ever stop to think that life is just a memory?" suggests that life is fleeting and that we should make the most of our time. The lines, "I love to kill what I will eat" and "And all we can hope for is some love to spend within it" further emphasize the finite nature of life. Additionally, the line, "Your tough, together, hatefulness, a smile for any girl who feels like feathers falling" suggests that the person the singer is attracted to might be emotionally unavailable or even cruel.

Overall, the lyrics of "Dangerous" paint a picture of someone who is attracted to an alluring but potentially dangerous person, while also reflecting on the fleeting nature of life.

Line by Line Meaning

I just wanna tell you I think you're fine
I want to express that I find you pleasing

I think you're good and good looking
You have an attractive personality and appearance

Ooh, I'd like to read your mind
I wish to know your thoughts and feelings

And I can't wait to get my salty lips Upon your fingertips Wave your magic wand
I am eager for physical intimacy and to experience your magical touch

Did you ever stop to think That life is just a memory?
Have you considered that life is fleeting and all we have are memories?

And all we can hope for are pleasant dreams
All we can expect are good dreams

I know that poison can be fatal And I think that you are dangerous
I realize that toxicity is lethal and perceive you as a threat

Your tough, together, hatefulness A smile for any girl Who feels like feathers falling
You present a tough exterior and a hateful demeanor, yet show kindness to fragile women

Thankful for a little conversation Oh, life can be lonely
Grateful for a brief connection, as life can be lonesome

And I can't wait to get Your salty skin between my teeth Ooh, a little bite Mmm, I am a tiger And I love to kill what I will eat
I long for physical pleasure and dominance, as I enjoy the hunt and attack

I'm positive you're something You are so, so, so disgusting
You are unique and have distinct qualities, although you are extremely repulsive

And I can't wait to get your salty lips Upon my fingertips Wave your magic wand
I crave intimacy and eagerly await your touch

Did you ever stop to think Life is just a minute?
Have you considered that life is short?

And all we can hope for Is some love to spend within it
All we can desire is to have love to share during this brief life

Oh, I know that poison can be fatal And I think that you are dangerous
I understand the danger of poison and perceive you as hazardous

I know that poison can be fatal And I think that you are dangerous
I acknowledge the peril of toxicity and view you as threatening

I know that poison can be fatal And I think that you are dangerous
I recognize the fatality of poison and regard you as harmful

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