The songs of Femme Fatality are dark in melody and focused on themes of misdeeds and wrongdoing. Femme Fatality's instrumentation is based heavily around the tonality of analog synthesizers. Mongeau and Palermo hand craft their own unique synth patches, never resorting to factory presets. Distorted guitars and acoustic drums are used for texturing (although sparingly).
Femme Fatality is authority when it comes to creating spectacle in underground rock venues. Their relentless stage presence, tailored light show and 5 piece live band raise the pulse of their shadowy melodies. The current live line-up consists of Brady Leffler (synth), Jeff Meyer (guitar), Shane Mongeau (synth/vocals), Bradley M Palermo (vocals/synth), and Andrew Roberts (drums).
Fashion Victim
Femme Fatality Lyrics
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Oh girl i dig your hair
You know i want to touch you
You know that's why i'm here
Across the dance floor
To you i move
Push others to the side
Now we're captured in this groove
Not going home alone
Our bodies pressed together
Sweat running down your face
Those lips they looks so good
Hips moving to the sound of bass
And to the bass now i've got you
Baby girl wont let you go
You know just where we're going
I think you know
Fall through the door onto the floor
Could want you more hope you're ready
For what's in my diesels
Loose all the clothes to the bed we go
Here we go doors locked cell phones off
Neighbors still hear us
A different dance no romance had to take a chance
I'm only in this town for one night girl
My goal was you like what you do now i'm though
Smoke a cigarette and play my record now
You've got to be my next victim
The song "Fashion Victim" by Femme Fatality seems to be a tale of a man who approaches a woman he is attracted to in a club. He appreciates her physical appearance and wants to get closer to her. The song implies that he has pushed others out of his way to get to her, as he wants to take control of the situation. The two start dancing to the beat, and his attraction to her intensifies. They leave the club and head to a private place where they engage in a sexual encounter. It appears that he is only in town for one night and views her as his next conquest.
The lyrics of the song seem to be focused on physical attraction and lust rather than any emotional connection. The music itself is an amalgam of rock, industrial, and electronic elements, providing an edgy and sensual backdrop to the lyrics. The lyrics invite the listener to imagine a scenario that could happen in any club or bar around the world. While some may see this song as misogynistic, it seems to focus on a particular viewpoint and experience rather than making a blanket statement about all relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh girl i like your body
I am attracted to your physical appearance, specifically your body.
Oh girl i dig your hair
I find your hair to be visually pleasing and attractive.
You know i want to touch you
I have a strong desire to touch you in a physical manner.
You know that's why i'm here
The reason why I am present in this space is to initiate physical contact with you.
Across the dance floor
I am currently on the opposite side of the dance floor.
To you i move
I am walking towards your location.
Push others to the side
I am intentionally pushing other people aside in order to reach you.
Now we're captured in this groove
We are both drawn into the music and have started dancing together.
I'm going to take control
I am planning to take charge of our physical interaction.
Not going home alone
My intention is to leave this space in your company.
Our bodies pressed together
We are in close physical proximity with each other.
Sweat running down your face
Due to our vigorous dancing, you are perspiring heavily.
Those lips they looks so good
I am physically attracted to your mouth and find it visually appealing.
Hips moving to the sound of bass
Your movements are in sync with the rhythm of the music.
And to the bass now i've got you
I have successfully influenced you to become more connected to the music.
Baby girl wont let you go
I have no intention of allowing you to leave my company.
You know just where we're going
You are aware of our future destination or intentions.
I think you know
I believe you have a clear understanding of the context of our interaction.
Fall through the door onto the floor
We have entered a private space and have fallen onto the floor.
Could want you more hope you're ready
I have a greater desire to be with you and I hope you are prepared.
For what's in my diesels
This is a reference to a sexual act or performance.
Loose all the clothes to the bed we go
We're removing all our clothing in order to get into bed together.
Here we go doors locked cell phones off
We are preparing to engage in an intimate act and are removing potential distractions.
Neighbors still hear us
Our actions are creating a significant amount of noise that can be heard by those around us.
A different dance no romance had to take a chance
Our interaction is purely physical and was initiated as a result of a risk or chance taken.
I'm only in this town for one night girl
I will be leaving your town after tonight, and this presents an opportunity for us to be physically intimate.
My goal was you like what you do now i'm though
I pursued you with the intention of becoming intimate, and now that this has been accomplished, I am moving on.
Smoke a cigarette and play my record now
I am engaging in a post-interaction routine and will resume my normal activities.
You've got to be my next victim
I am planning on pursuing another physical encounter with someone else in the future.
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Arrhythmia
Has it really been 10 years?! I still LOVE this song!!
Rodeo Francisco
Been my jam for so long! Lol
Christopher Cardoza
When dance parties were in like 2008 2009 2010