FEMM are a music project that portrays "real-life mannequins", whilst RiRi and LuLa are recognized as the leaders of the FEMM Agency Syndicate, an agency that supports the independence and rights of mannequins (hypothetically their fan base). RiRi is managed by agent Honey-B, and LuLa is managed by agent W-Trouble. Honey-B and W-Trouble communicate on RiRi and LuLa's behalf because mannequins cannot talk.
Despite the group's lack of charting success, FEMM have received prospects from several Western social media websites and journalists alike. The group have been widely commended for their fashion style and their commercial appeal, alongside the accompanying songs they have recorded. FEMM have been cited as the world's "first mannequin duo", and have been highlighted by publications including The Huffington Post and Perez Hilton online as future prospects for mainstream music.
The Real Thing
FEMM Lyrics
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FEMM
Access Granted
Boy we been SOS for way too long
I'm ‘bout to quit the download
Initiate and get it started
It's time to break down the code
(Information in sound, come get it down)
Boy let's take it back to the future
Wanna look in your eyes
Wanna be hypnotized
Fingertips on my skin
Let the chemistry begin
'Cause I'm standing right here and my heart is beating
(Face to face 'cause I want the real thing)
With you by my side
Feel the energy tonight
No digital love 'cause it's got no meaning
(All hung up, hung up on the real thing)
(Real thing, real thing…)
(All hung up, hung up on the real thing)
We're going wireless to reconnect
I want the sound of your voice
(So pick up the phone, y-y-you know my ringtone)
Gonna pull the plug and shut it down
I'm gonna block out the noise
(Let's go underground, where we can be found)
Fingertips on my skin
Let the chemistry begin
'Cause I'm standing right here and my heart is beating
(Face to face 'cause I want the real thing)
With you by my side
Feel the energy tonight
No digital love 'cause it's got no meaning
(All hung up, hung up on the real thing)
5.0 upgraded and we're ready to go
Ready to go
(Real thing…)
Fingertips on my skin
Let the chemistry begin
'Cause I'm standing right here and my heart is beating
(Face to face 'cause I want the real thing)
With you by my side
Feel the energy tonight
No digital love 'cause it's got no meaning
(All hung up, hung up on the real thing)
Fingertips on my skin
Let the chemistry begin
'Cause I'm standing right here and my heart is beating
(Face to face 'cause I want the real thing)
With you by my side
Feel the energy tonight
No digital love 'cause it's got no meaning
(All hung up, hung up on the real thing)
(Real thing, real thing…)
(All hung up, hung up on the real thing)
(Real thing, real thing…)
(All hung up, hung up on the real thing)
In "The Real Thing," FEMM sings about the longing for genuine connection in a digital age where everything is superficial and artificial. The song opens with the lines, "Boy we been SOS for way too long, I'm ‘bout to quit the download," which could be interpreted as the singer being tired of waiting for an authentic connection and wanting to break out of the cycle of constantly swiping and scrolling through dating apps. The song suggests that true chemistry and energy can only be felt when two people are face to face, with "fingertips on my skin" and "standing right here and my heart is beating." The lyrics are a plea for human connection and a rejection of the impersonal nature of digital communication and love.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for a real connection, with the lyrics "Face to face 'cause I want the real thing / All hung up, hung up on the real thing" repeated multiple times. The words "real thing" are used as a mantra throughout the song, underscoring the importance of genuine emotion and connection. The song's upbeat tempo and electronic sound complement the message of the lyrics, suggesting that while technology has its uses, it cannot replace the joy and fulfillment of true human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy we been SOS for way too long
We have been struggling for too long
I'm ‘bout to quit the download
I am ready to give up on digital connections
(What you stopping me for, you're holding the door)
Why are you holding me back?
Initiate and get it started
Let's begin
It's time to break down the code
It is time to unravel the mystery
(Information in sound, come get it down)
The knowledge is in the music, let's listen
Boy let's take it back to the future
Let's go back to what really matters
Wanna look in your eyes
I want to connect with you on a deeper level
Wanna be hypnotized
I want to be lost in the moment with you
Fingertips on my skin
I can feel your touch
Let the chemistry begin
Let's see where this connection takes us
'Cause I'm standing right here and my heart is beating
I am here with you, in the moment
(Face to face 'cause I want the real thing)
I want a genuine, face-to-face connection
With you by my side
I feel your presence
Feel the energy tonight
I can feel the excitement
No digital love 'cause it's got no meaning
Online love is not real love
(All hung up, hung up on the real thing)
I am fixated on experiencing genuine connections
(Real thing, real thing…)
I want the real thing
We're going wireless to reconnect
We are using technology to find each other
I want the sound of your voice
I want to hear you
(So pick up the phone, y-y-you know my ringtone)
Call me, you know who it is
Gonna pull the plug and shut it down
I am disconnecting from technology
I'm gonna block out the noise
I am shutting out the distractions
(Let's go underground, where we can be found)
Let's disconnect from the digital world and find each other somewhere real
5.0 upgraded and we're ready to go
We are ready to start something new
Fingertips on my skin
I can feel your touch
No digital love 'cause it's got no meaning
Again, online love is not real love
(All hung up, hung up on the real thing)
I am fixated on experiencing genuine connections
Contributed by Camden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FEMM____
UK & EU Tour 2022 / FEMM-Isation
Info ▶︎ https://www.orionlive.co.uk/upcoming-events
14th July：Dusseldorf, Germany / THE TUBE
16th July：Paris, France / BADABOUM
19th July：Manchester, UK / NIGHT & DAY CAFE
20th July：Huddersfield, UK / THE PARISH
21st July：London, UK / BOSTON MUSIC ROOM
22nd July：London, UK / HYPER JAPAN
@mutsu6
beautiful lyrics, graphics and dance!! Love FEMM!!
Fingertips on my skin
Let the chemistry begin
'Cause I'm standing right here and my heart is beating
(Face to face 'cause I want the real thing)
With you by my side
Feel the energy tonight
No digital love 'cause it's got no meaning
(All hung up, hung up on the real thing)
(Real thing, real thing…)
(All hung up, hung up on the real thing)
We're going wireless to reconnect
I want the sound of your voice
(So pick up the phone, y-y-you know my ringtone)
Gonna pull the plug and shut it down
I'm gonna block out the noise
(Let's go underground, where we can be found)
@FEMM____
UK & EU Tour 2022 / FEMM-Isation
Info ▶︎ https://www.orionlive.co.uk/upcoming-events
14th July：Dusseldorf, Germany / THE TUBE
16th July：Paris, France / BADABOUM
19th July：Manchester, UK / NIGHT & DAY CAFE
20th July：Huddersfield, UK / THE PARISH
21st July：London, UK / BOSTON MUSIC ROOM
22nd July：London, UK / HYPER JAPAN
@thanawatjaisut3573
Femm has never released a bad song 😭💖 I still miss you both.
@SeageSpeaks
Am i the only person who wanted more dress time? Those red and blue dresses were fire. You two are freaking amazing. And again, gotta give it up to your entire team for all this quality.
@agepop
tbh i want more 'everything' time, i could watch this shit for hours
@SeageSpeaks
agepop lmfao, amen to that.
@bread_dawg
2.0
Upgraded and we're ready to go
💙
@FEMM____
NICE!!!!
RiRi
@vf-tst
This iconic MV is back
@kamiouji
AGENTS, let's spread FEMM's message.
Femm 0.2 let's go
@C9MERON
IT IS INSANE HOW GOOD THEIR MUSIC AND VIDEO ARE. SO THANKFUL FOR FEMM