Number 1
Goldfrapp Lyrics


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Walk out into velvet
Nothing more to say
You're my favorite moment
You're my Saturday

'Cause you're my number one
I'm like a dog to get you
I want it up and on
I'm like a dog to get you

Sunset only seconds
Just ripe then it's gone
Got no new intentions
Just right then it's gone

'Cause you're my number one
I'm like a dog to get you
I want it up and on
I'm like a dog to get you

I'll be there to meet you




Getting down to greet you
Howl under the moon

Overall Meaning

"Number 1" by Goldfrapp is a love song with a raw, sexual edge to it. The lyrics describe a relationship in which the singer's partner is their "number one," meaning they are the most important person in their life. The opening line "walk out into velvet" sets the scene for a night of passion and indulgence. By the second line, the singer reveals they have nothing more to say because their lover is enough for them. They then refer to their partner as their favorite moment and their Saturday, implying that they bring joy and pleasure to the singer's life.


The chorus repeats the line "you're my number one" and compares the singer's desire for their lover to that of a dog's. The metaphor suggests that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with their partner and to please them. This is followed by a reference to the fleeting nature of time and intentions. The singer is content to live in the moment and enjoy the time they have with their lover.


The song's mix of dreamy, atmospheric synths with a groovy beat and Alison Goldfrapp's dynamic vocal range has been praised by critics and helped the song become a hit for the band. The theme of sexual longing and infatuation has resonated with audiences, and the catchy chorus has ensured the song's enduring popularity.


Line by Line Meaning

Walk out into velvet
Stepping out into the soft and smooth night like a velvet fabric


Nothing more to say
There is no need for words as the moment and emotions are enough


You're my favorite moment
The person is the most favorite and cherished moment in life


You're my Saturday
Just like a weekend off day, the person is a fun escape from the routine and work


'Cause you're my number one
A declaration to the person that they are the top priority


I'm like a dog to get you
Eager and enthusiastic like a faithful dog, craving for the person's affection and attention


I want it up and on
Longing to amplify and intensify the connection with the person


Sunset only seconds
The brief moment of the sun setting and fading away


Just ripe then it's gone
Life can be fleeting and transient, making the precious moments more valuable


Got no new intentions
No need for new goals or plans as the present moment is enough


Just right then it's gone
Like a perfectly timed opportunity, the moment comes and goes quickly


I'll be there to meet you
A promise to the person that the singer will be there to greet and welcome them


Getting down to greet you
Going to the level of the person and expressing genuine affection and care


Howl under the moon
Expressing the primal and intense emotions of admiration and devotion




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALISON ELIZABETH GOLDFRAPP, WILLIAM OWEN GREGORY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@galactusdragonlord3266

Walk out into velvet
Nothing more to say
You're my favorite moment
You're my Saturday
'Cause you're my number one
I'm like a dog to get you
I want it up and on
I'm like a dog to get you
Sunset only seconds
Just ripe then it's gone
Got no new intentions
Just right then it's gone
'Cause you're my number one
I'm like a dog to get you
I want it up and on
I'm like a dog to get you
I'll be there to meet you
Getting down to greet you
Howl under the moon
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Alison Elizabeth Goldfrapp / William Owen Gregory
Number 1 lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc



All comments from YouTube:

@benjaminborhart3321

“You’re my Saturday” remains the sweetest and sexiest thing you can say to a person

@nicks1451

21 years ago, Goldfrapp’s music changed my life. To this day, her music still sounds relevant.

@greenman6141

It's really THEIR music.

@michaelscampini1573

Because it is relevant.

@michaelscampini1573

Every gay man in the western hemisphere woke up to this realizing what being gay was

@kitcat-xn1mn

They play this at my job and I thought it was something that came out like last year

@entreguesaosbichos

It's a duo. It's not "her" music. In fact the music it's not hers, just the lyrics.

@josephdaffern

It’s criminal how the mainstream never scooped her up. So amazing live!

@Alzz2214

What?? Mainstream US you mean. Europe is far more progressive. Her album was a hit everywhere outside the US

@GronGrinder

@@Alzz2214 I live in the US and my Dad used to play Goldfrapp all the time on long road trips. Such a vibe. Made me love synthpop.

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