They were successful from the beginning, with their 1981 single "Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)" setting the stage for the breakthrough success of the album 'Pelican West' (1982). The single "Love Plus One" was even bigger than anything previous, and Haircut 100 seemed poised for stardom just as Heyward decided to seek a solo career. The remainder of the band tried to continue with the album 'Paint and Paint' (1984), with percussionist Mark Fox taking over Heyward's vocal duties, but they broke up soon after.
Although somewhat dismissed as a 'one hit wonder' due to the spread of blockbuster hit "Love Plus One", the band proved influential by the late 00s when new wave revivalist bands such as Vampire Weekend and No Kids emerged employing a similar style of preppy, afrobeat-like guitar pop.
Infatuation
Haircut 100 Lyrics
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Through the long cool night
That sleeps into day
Gave you part of my paradise
But then you locked me up and flattened the key
How much more can I give you?
All my love is not enough
Don't look back
Infatuation!
Infatuation!
Taste of the moment
Love on rocks you always mix it so well
Lap it up, just like your new found good boy
Pat my head so I'll never tell
How much more can I give you?
All my love is not enough
Don't look back
It never seems the same again, oh no!
Infatuation!
Infatuation!
Heart made to measure
Lose the thread just when I'm taking it in
Heads or tails, you're such a gamble
Now it's finished don't you start up again
How much more have I to give you?
Is my love just not enough?
Don't look back, it never seems the same again, oh no!
Infatuation!
Infatuation!
The song Infatuation by Haircut 100 is about giving all your love and affection to someone who does not appreciate it. The lyrics "Gave you part of my paradise, but then you locked me up and flattened the key" implies that the singer once gave their love to someone and gave them a part of their paradise, but then the person in question locked them up, which may signify that the other person did not reciprocate their love. The chorus, "Infatuation! Infatuation!" emphasizes that the singer is infatuated with the other person, and that they are willing to give all of their love to them despite the lack of reciprocation.
The song continues with the lyrics, "Taste of the moment, love on rocks you always mix it so well, lap it up just like your new found good boy, pat my head so I'll never tell." This line implies that the other person is taking the singer's love and using it to satisfy their own desires, and does not care about the singer's feelings. The line, "Heart made to measure, lose the thread just when I'm taking it in, heads or tails you're such a gamble, now it's finished don't you start up again" indicates that the singer is constantly losing sight of their own feelings and emotions when they are with this person.
In conclusion, Infatuation is a song about a one-sided relationship, where one person is giving all their love to the other, but it is not being reciprocated. The other person is taking the singer's love and using it for their own desires, without any regard for the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Plan for your leisure
Get ready for a fun time
Through the long cool night
During the night when it's cool outside
That sleeps into day
The night becomes day
Gave you part of my paradise
I shared my happiness with you
But then you locked me up and flattened the key
You imprisoned me and didn't let me escape
How much more can I give you?
I've already given you a lot, how much more do you want?
All my love is not enough
The amount of love I have is not satisfying you
Don't look back
Move on and don't dwell on the past
It never seems the same again, oh no!
Things will never be as they were before
Infatuation!
A strong but short-lived passion for someone
Taste of the moment
Enjoying the present moment
Love on rocks you always mix it so well
Your love life is always rocky, but you handle it well
Lap it up, just like your new found good boy
You're enjoying your new relationship a lot
Pat my head so I'll never tell
You're trying to keep me quiet by being nice to me
How much more can I give you?
I've already given you a lot, how much more do you want?
All my love is not enough
The amount of love I have is not satisfying you
Don't look back
Move on and don't dwell on the past
It never seems the same again, oh no!
Things will never be as they were before
Infatuation!
A strong but short-lived passion for someone
Heart made to measure
I have a heart that fits perfectly for you
Lose the thread just when I'm taking it in
You're confusing me and making me lose my focus
Heads or tails, you're such a gamble
Being with you is like taking a risk, you're unpredictable
Now it's finished don't you start up again
Our relationship is over, don't try to revive it
How much more have I to give you?
I've already given you all I have, what more can I do?
Is my love just not enough?
My love isn't satisfying you
Don't look back, it never seems the same again, oh no!
Move on and don't dwell on the past, things will never be as they were before
Infatuation!
A strong but short-lived passion for someone
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Gabriel Galvão
Plan for your leisure
Through the long cool night
That sleeps into day
Gave you part of my paradise
But then you locked me up and flattened the key
How much more can I give you?
All my love is not enough
Don't look back
It never seems the same again, oh no!
Infatuation!
Infatuation!
Taste of the moment
Love on rocks you always mix it so well
Lap it up, just like your new found good boy
Pat my head so I'll never tell
How much more can I give you?
All my love is not enough
Don't look back
It never seems the same again, oh no!
Infatuation!
Infatuation!
Heart made to measure
Lose the thread just when I'm taking it in
Heads or tails, you're such a gamble
Now it's finished don't you start up again
How much more have I to give you?
Is my love just not enough?
Don't look back, it never seems the same again, oh no!
Infatuation!
Infatuation!
Mexican Son
I cannot stop listening to this song. It's so amazing! I love Marc Fox's vocals on this track, especially the pre-chorus lyrics 0:26-0:41, 1:16-1:31. It's sounds so juvenile and playful, yet so suave and pleasurable.
Freizeit Gamer
I think it is the best track from this underrated album. A killer bassline, fantastic horns, a catchy melody...great!!!!!
Greetings from Düsseldorf, Germany
rubbersteel2
Totally underrated phase in their career. This is a fantastic song, and that bassline is killer!
Gabriel Galvão
Plan for your leisure
Through the long cool night
That sleeps into day
Gave you part of my paradise
But then you locked me up and flattened the key
How much more can I give you?
All my love is not enough
Don't look back
It never seems the same again, oh no!
Infatuation!
Infatuation!
Taste of the moment
Love on rocks you always mix it so well
Lap it up, just like your new found good boy
Pat my head so I'll never tell
How much more can I give you?
All my love is not enough
Don't look back
It never seems the same again, oh no!
Infatuation!
Infatuation!
Heart made to measure
Lose the thread just when I'm taking it in
Heads or tails, you're such a gamble
Now it's finished don't you start up again
How much more have I to give you?
Is my love just not enough?
Don't look back, it never seems the same again, oh no!
Infatuation!
Infatuation!
photographic band
Les nemes is one of my favourite bassists ever. But I still couldn't say what one of his baselines are the best.
TRULY GENIUS
Phil Bird
An excellent album, needs to be put on CD, this track was always the best for me. Prime Time 12'' single is also a lot of fun.
Tre S
Honestly the whole album is underrated my goodness!!
JM Iglesias
The whole band is underrated
Debbie Tempalsky
Awesome song!
jose nieto ruiz
La mejor música pop jamás oída por mi