Frou Frou created an impressive brand of vocal-driven, electronic pop. After the British duo had been collaborating for years without a record deal, the group's debut, Details, was completed for American release on MCA Records in 2002.
Heap and Sigsworth first worked together on Getting Scared from Heap's 1998 solo record, I Megaphone. After completing the promotion for that splendid debut, Heap was ready to begin work on a new project and the two hooked up again as Sigsworth had privately been compiling music specifically for Heap while producing other projects. The first track, conceived by the new, more formal (but as yet unnamed) pairing, eventually turned into Flicks from Details, which is perhaps Frou Frou's most Björk-reminiscent number.
Sigsworth grew up listening to eclectic female artists like Kate Bush, and along with Heap, developed an appreciation for classical music. He has specifically worked with Björk (Homogenic, Vespertine) and Madonna (What It Feels Like For A Girl) among many other significant '90s pop and electronic artists. Far from being the kind of campy moniker one might expect from a more sugary pop outfit, the name Frou Frou was decided upon when Francophile Sigsworth noticed the phrase in a Baudelaire poem. Apparently, when uttered in French, the phrase is meant to approximate the swishing of skirts as they swirl about the legs of comely dancing women, as in a burlesque performance.
Born composers, multi-instrumentalist Heap and studio/sound/producer/musician Sigsworth are credited with many side appearances in support of other artists, especially Sigsworth, who was often used as a bit of a song-fixer. While those aren't bad jobs to have, artists of Frou Frou's caliber need to step out on their own, and while Heap worked as a solo artist for a majority of her career, Sigsworth had never been so strongly identified with any previous project. Instead of relegating the male producer/writer to a barely credited back seat, as often happens with a female-fronted team effort, Frou Frou was conceived and honestly portrayed as a true collaboration, making it significant for its marketing truthfulness if nothing else.
Details has some relatively conventional pop moments like "It's Good to Be in Love", but more experimental cuts like "Only Got One" display a more definitive quality. The true accomplishment of Frou Frou (which is in evidence on just about every track the "band" created) is their uncanny ability to infuse highly manipulated, digitally crafted music with a warmth quite rare in pop and almost unheard of in music so technologically progressive. In the studio, Frou Frou achieved unique sounding beats for Heap's luscious voice via more-than-would-be-expected acoustic and natural instruments. These actual instrumental performances were recorded first, then heavily manipulated in an editing stage, giving the duo their own process and thus, their own sound. This approach made their music lush, dynamic, and more earthy when compared to typical electronic/dance and canned pop.
In November 2017, it was announced that Heap and Sigsworth would be reuniting to tour as Frou Frou in conjunction with an Imogen Heap solo tour in 2018. The duo released a live recording of "Guitar Song" on April 19, 2019. "Guitar Song" is one of two singles not released at the time of the band's initial break-up.
Must Be Dreaming
Frou Frou Lyrics
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Don't listen to me from now
George'll be flying this one
And it's anyone's guess how he does this
Is the right turn wrong
Universe taking me in full bloom
Fireball careful with that there
See what you made me do
I must be dreaming
Or we're onto something
I must be dreaming for
I don't fall in love lawlessly
I must be dreaming
Or pinch me to waking
So undeniably yours
As long as I'm losing it so completely
Incendiary glance
Be come and collide in me
Zoom in enhance hold
While I go helplessly sky high
Magic eye sugar rushing don't stop
I must be dreaming
Or we're onto something
Hey just what d'you make me for?
For I don't fall in love lawlessly
I must be dreaming
Or pinch me to waking
So undeniably yours
As long as I'm losing it so completely
Euphoria I can't take any more of
Euphoria I can't take any more of
Yeah I'm losing it
I must be dreaming
Or we're onto something
just what d'you make me for?
For I don't fall in love lawlessly
I must be dreaming
Or pinch me to waking
So undeniably yours
As long as I'm losing it so completely
I'm losing it (I'm losing it here)
I'm losing it (I'm losing it here)
I'm losing it (I'm losing it here)
I must be dreaming (I'm losing it here)
I must be dreaming (I'm losing it here)
I must be dreaming
The lyrics of "Must Be Dreaming" by Frou Frou seem to express a sense of disorientation, as if the singer has lost control and is taken on a wild ride. The opening lines caution the listener to pay close attention, indicating that what follows may be hard to follow. The next line, "Don't listen to me from now," further suggests the singer's lack of control or clarity in the situation. Instead, George seems to be in charge of the circumstances, although it's unclear who or what George represents.
The lyrics continue with phrases that suggest confusion, uncertainty, and a loss of grounding, such as "Is the right turn wrong" and "Universe taking me in full bloom." Despite this, the singer expresses a sense of elation and surrender, as if they are swept up in a thrilling experience. The repeated refrain "I must be dreaming" reinforces the impression that the singer feels like they are out of touch with reality.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be falling in love or experiencing an intense emotional connection with someone, although it's not clear who that person is. The line "As long as I'm losing it so completely" implies that the singer is willing to give themselves over to this experience, even if it is reckless or dangerous.
In summary, "Must Be Dreaming" seems to be a song about feeling swept away by intense emotions or circumstances, even if they are confusing or disorienting.
Line by Line Meaning
Pay close attention
I need you to focus and not get distracted
Don't listen to me from now
Ignore what I am saying for the moment
George'll be flying this one
We are not in control, let fate take the reins
And it's anyone's guess how he does this
We are unsure how things will turn out
Is the right turn wrong
Are we making a mistake?
Universe taking me in full bloom
We are embracing the journey with open arms
Fireball careful with that there
Be cautious with the intense emotions we are feeling
See what you made me do
You have made me fall in love with you
I must be dreaming
I can't believe this is actually happening
Or we're onto something
This could be the start of something great
For I don't fall in love lawlessly
I usually have control over my emotions, but not now
Or pinch me to waking
I need to confirm that this is real
So undeniably yours
I am completely and utterly yours
As long as I'm losing it so completely
I am willing to lose control of myself for you
Incendiary glance
You looked at me with an intense gaze
Be come and collide in me
Our emotions are coming together and clashing
Zoom in enhance hold
Let's focus on this moment and not let go
While I go helplessly sky high
I am feeling a rush of emotions and losing control
Magic eye sugar rushing don't stop
The intense feelings are like an addiction that I don't want to end
Euphoria I can't take any more of
I am overwhelmed by the happiness and emotion I am feeling
Yeah I'm losing it
I am completely losing control
I'm losing it (I'm losing it here)
I am losing my composure
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Guy Sigsworth, Imogen Jennifer Heap
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@7th_Heaven
🥰😂😂😂😂
This is one for the sound systems for sure. Cars. Trucks. Houses Schools. No matter.
Clean lyrics. Relatable. When they learn This was same band as Shrek 2 credits they flip and wonder why it is not on youtube and I am like it is. Search algorithms favor fake views vids. There are tons of great Dreaming related songs. Aerosmith. Selena. Blondie. Frou Frou. Mommas nd the Poppas. But you hear this song once and you remember it.
I've played this offline on multiple occasions and have had like 18-22 year olds come up and be like almost crying out of joy.
They saw the ID3 info on my rig and were like oh my gosh this is so much better than our music.
I just point em her way and viola.
Now her music video falls under gen3 youtube it is getting slotted in in that playlist.
Gem of a song. So happy.
@tylamin
Pay close attention
Don't listen to me from now
George'll be flying this one
And it's anyone's guess how he does
This is the right turn, wrong universe
And taking me in full bloom
Fireball, careful with that there
See what you made me do?
I must be dreaming or
We're on to something
I must be dreaming for
I don't fall in love lawlessly
I must be dreaming or
Pinch me to waking
So undeniably yours
As long as I'm losing it so completely
Incendiary glance
Become and collide in me
Zoom in, enhance
Hold while I go helplessly
Sky high, magic eye
Sugar rushing, don't stop
I must be dreaming or
We're onto something
Hey, just what d'you make me for?
I don't fall in love lawlessly
I must be dreaming or
Pinch me to waking
So undeniably yours
As long as I'm losing it so completely
Euphoria
I can't take, any more of you
Euphoria
I can't take, any more of you
I'm losing it
I must be dreaming or
We're onto something
Hey, just what d'you make me for?
I don't fall in love lawlessly
I must be dreaming or
Pinch me to waking
So undeniably yours
As long as I'm losing
I'm losing it
I'm losing it here
I'm losing it
I'm losing it here
I must be dreaming
I'm losing it here
I must be dreaming
I'm losing it here
I must be dreaming
@matthewdavidjohnson2
Best pop album of all time
@nasholston5112
I love it. So hard to find on vinyl
@fastronaut909
100%!!!
@chasingeva
*Best album of all time
@iamdisgusted
Period!!!
@joshrusin8440
Love Angel Music Baby?
@joshwillis2113
A music video finally for this song? I must be dreaming
@IntergalacticBoner
This song always had a music video, it's now remastered and it looks so good!!
@stefanradoi6882
Ye, i think he knew, but he tried to make a pun and it s cute😼
@Hitoritaka
@@stefanradoi6882 Dunno, at least from my side of the merged realities it's new.