The fourth album Seventh Tree placed a greater emphasis on ambient and downtempo music, drawing inspiration from nature and paganism, while their fifth album, Head First, found the group exploring 1980s-influenced synthpop. Head First also earned the second Grammy Award nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album in 2010. Goldfrapp released their critically acclaimed sixth studio album, the folktronica-influenced Tales of Us, in September 2013. Goldfrapp released their seventh studio album, Silver Eye, in March 2017, which debuted at number six on the UK Albums Chart.
Discography
Felt Mountain (2000)
Black Cherry (2003)
Supernature (2005)
Seventh Tree (2008)
Head First (2010)
Tales of Us (2013)
Silver Eye (2017)
Eat Yourself
Goldfrapp Lyrics
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No doubt the pain will instead
You could longer life
Seen it on that land
You went south on the train
She wore plastic boots for rain
And you crawl along exhausted
No sense do you like this
Who will I be when I'm with you again
Silver jet in the sky
You are the pain
Got a song, got to sing
For life
If you don't eat yourself
No doubt the pain will instead
If you don't eat yourself
You will explode instead
Cause I love love you so
When I know you don't love me
You who laughs alone
Get wicked, did it come
Who will I be when I'm with you again
Silver jet in the sky
You are the pain
Got a song, got to sing
For life
The song "Eat Yourself" by Goldfrapp portrays a struggle with self-destructive behavior and the importance of self-care. The phrase "eat yourself" is a metaphor for self-neglect, as the lyrics warn that if one doesn't take care of themselves, the pain they experience will only intensify. The line "you could live longer life" implies that taking care of oneself can lead to a longer, healthier life. However, the singer is depicted as struggling with this concept; the line "no sense do you like this" implies that the act of taking care of oneself feels foreign or uncomfortable.
The song also explores the idea of losing oneself in a relationship. The lyrics "who will I be when I'm with you again" suggest that the singer has lost their sense of self in a previous relationship, and is questioning who they will become if they enter a new one. The line "you who laughs alone" implies that the singer is attempting to find happiness within themselves, rather than relying on a relationship for fulfillment.
The use of imagery in the song is also notable. The line "silver jet in the sky" conjures a sense of longing or ambition, while the use of the word "pain" throughout the song serves as a reminder of the singer's struggle with self-neglect.
Line by Line Meaning
If you don't eat yourself
If you don't address your own issues and unresolved emotions
No doubt the pain will instead
You will suffer from the pain and the consequences of not facing your problems
You could longer life
You could live a longer and happier life if you confront your inner turmoil
Seen it on that land
It has been witnessed and experienced by others on this planet
You went south on the train
You escaped from your problems and tried to run away from them
She wore plastic boots for rain
She was prepared and determined to face any obstacle or challenge
And you crawl along exhausted
You are tired and barely making progress while dealing with your issues
No sense do you like this
You don't enjoy feeling lost, helpless and unable to overcome your problems
Crawling
You are struggling and making slow progress to get through your issues
Who will I be when I'm with you again
I wonder how I will change or react when I am around you again
Silver jet in the sky
A metaphor for a fleeting moment, or a passing time which is hard to catch or hold on to
You are the pain
You are the source of my problems and emotional struggles
Got a song, got to sing
I have a message to relay, and a lesson or experience to share
For life
It is important to learn from past experiences and use them to grow and evolve as I move forward in life
You will explode instead
If you neglect your problems and emotions, they will cause you to break down and collapse
Cause I love love you so
My strong emotions for you, and the connection we share
When I know you don't love me
Despite my feelings, I realize that you don't reciprocate my love
You who laughs alone
You pretend that everything is fine and you are happy, but you are alone with your problems
Get wicked, did it come
The negativity and troubles within you start to surface and take hold
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALISON ELIZABETH GOLDFRAPP, WILLIAM OWEN GREGORY
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