Number 1
Goldfrapp [LIVE] Lyrics
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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
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
"Number 1" by Goldfrapp is a song about infatuation and the desire for someone to be with you. The lyrics suggest that the person the singer is addressing is their favorite moment and is like a Saturday, which could be interpreted as a leisurely and enjoyable day that is looked forward to. The line "I'm like a dog to get you" further emphasizes the singer's all-consuming desire to be with the person they're addressing, as dogs are known for their loyalty and their desire to please their owners.
The second verse continues with the idea of a fleeting moment - the sunset - and how it only lasts for a short time. The singer has no new intentions or plans beyond enjoying the current moment with the person they're addressing. The repeated chorus "You're my number one / I'm like a dog to get you" adds an almost obsessive quality to the song, where the singer is determined to have this person be with them, as if they are the only one that matters.
Overall, "Number 1" is a song about being completely taken by someone and wanting them to be with you. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to have this person, and emphasizes their importance by calling them their "number one." The fleeting nature of moments and the desire to hold onto them is also present in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk out into velvet
Stepping outside into darkness, maybe the night sky
Nothing more to say
The silence is far from uncomfortable it's peaceful
You're my favorite moment
Is speaking to a time with a special someone
You're my Saturday
Referencing weekend days can often mean freeing from stress and having fun
'Cause you're my number one
Expressing a strong affection for this person
I'm like a dog to get you
A dog is known for its loyalty and persistence, the two feelings the singer has
I want it up and on
Uh, this line isn't entirely clear… can refer to something physical or wanting a real relationship? Maybe you figure it out!
Sunset only seconds
Sunsets are a moment of beauty, appreciating that it feels short-lived.
Just ripe then it's gone
Similar to above, expressing the brevity of those good moments in life.
Got no new intentions
Not looking to change anything about the present moment because its perfect.
Just right then it's gone
Similar to above, expressing the brevity of those good moments in life.
'Cause you're my number one
Expressing strong affection for this person.
I'm like a dog to get you
A dog is known for its loyalty and persistence, the two feelings the singer has.
I want it up and on
Uh, this line isn't entirely clear… can refer to something physical or wanting a real relationship? Maybe you figure it out!
I'll be there to meet you
The singer is devoted and won’t let the other person down.
Getting down to greet you
The artist is making every effort to go all out for this special someone.
Howl under the moon
A deep sense of connection to nature and a symbol of their willingness to share everything.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALISON ELIZABETH GOLDFRAPP, WILLIAM OWEN GREGORY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Alison Elizabeth Goldfrapp / William Owen Gregory
Number 1 lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
@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.