John B started producing music at the age of 13 and now is the head of drum and bass record label called Beta Recordings. He also runs three other sub-labels called Nu Electro, Tangent, and Chihuahua respectively. These labels were formed to cater to the more diverse subgenres of drum n bass.
He was educated at Durham University...
FASHION
John B Lyrics
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And sing you songs full of sad things
We can do the tango just for two
I can serenade and gently play
On your heart strings
Be your valentino just for you
Ooh love ooh lover boy
Set my alarm turn on my charm
That’s because I’m a good old fashioned lover boy
Ooh let me feel you heartbeat
(grow faster faster)
Ooh can you feel my love heat
Come on and sit on my hot seat of love
And tell me how do you feel right after all
I’d like for you and I to go romancing
Say the word your wish is my command
Ooh love ooh lover boy
What’re doing tonight hey boy?
Write my letter feel much better
And use my fancy patter on the telephone
When I’m not with you
Think of you always I miss you
(I miss those long hot summer nights)
When I’m not with you
Think of me always I love you love you
Hey boy where did you get it from?
Hey boy where did you go?
I learned my passion
In the good old fashioned school of lover boys
Dining at the ritz we’ll meet at nine precisely
(one two three four five six seven eight nine)
I will pay the bill you taste the wine
Driving back in style in my saloon will do quite nicely
Just take me back to yours that will be fine
(come on and get it)
Ooh love ooh lover boy
What’re you doing tonight hey boy?
Ev’rything’s all right just hold on tight
That’s because I’m a good old fashioned lover boy
The lyrics of John B's song "Fashion" are about a good old-fashioned lover boy who is willing to do anything to make his lover happy. He describes himself as a romantic figure who can dim the lights and sing songs full of sad things, dance the tango, play the guitar, and be a valentino only for her. He also promises to set the alarm, turn on the charm, and use fancy patter on the telephone to make her feel loved.
The chorus of the song has the lover boy asking his partner what she's doing tonight and claiming that he's a good old-fashioned lover boy who can make her feel his love and passion. He wants to feel her heartbeat and asks her to sit on his hot seat of love. He also suggests that they go romancing and that he'll do anything she wishes.
The song has a strong 80s electronic dance feel to it, with a mix of synthesizers, drum machines, and guitars. The lyrics are upbeat and playful, and they reflect the pop culture of the time. The song was released in 1983 and became a hit in the UK, reaching number 41 on the charts. It was also featured in the popular video game "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" and in the film "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle."
Line by Line Meaning
I can dim the lights
I am willing to lighten up the mood and create a romantic atmosphere
And sing you songs full of sad things
I am ready to express my emotions and feelings by singing songs about heartbreak and despair
We can do the tango just for two
I suggest we dance closely in this intimate setting, as if we were the only two people in the world
I can serenade and gently play
I would accompany my singing with soothing music and tones, trying to sweep you off your feet
On your heart strings
My goal is to evoke emotions and touch your deepest, most intimate feelings
Be your Valentino just for you
I would strive to be your ideal, amorous partner and pay you all the attention you deserve
Ooh love ooh lover boy
I am addressing you with an affectionate, passionate tone and beseeching you to open up to my advances
What’re doing tonight hey boy?
I am curious and eager to find out your plans for the evening and whether you would consider spending it with me
Set my alarm turn on my charm
I am advising myself to prepare for this occasion, and to be my most charming and captivating self
That’s because I’m a good old fashioned lover boy
I am affirming my romantic, old-school demeanor and asserting that I value love and passion more than anything else
Ooh let me feel you heartbeat
I am proposing to feel your pulse and get to know you better, both physically and emotionally
(grow faster faster)
I am encouraging you to let yourself go, let your passion take over and allow yourself to be swept away in this moment
Ooh can you feel my love heat
I am indicating that my feelings are burning with passion and that I hope you can sense the intensity of my emotions
Come on and sit on my hot seat of love
I am proposing that you join me in my passionate embrace and experience the overflowing love and emotion I have for you
And tell me how do you feel right after all
I am asking you to express your true feelings and let me know how you are feeling at this moment
I’d like for you and I to go romancing
I am asking you out on a romantic activity that will allow us to spend time together and get to know each other better
Say the word your wish is my command
I am offering to make your wishes come true and inviting you to suggest any romantic activity that you desire
Write my letter feel much better
I am suggesting that you might enjoy receiving a love letter from me and that it would make me feel better to write one for you
And use my fancy patter on the telephone
I am indicating that I have a smooth, charming way of talking which I would like to use while conversing over the phone with you
When I’m not with you
I am acknowledging that there might be times when we are apart
Think of you always I miss you
I am expressing how much I miss you and how you are always on my mind when we are not together
(I miss those long hot summer nights)
I recall longing for some passionate, intimate times we have spent together in the past (as hinted by the parenthesis)
Think of me always I love you love you
I am stating that I love you deeply and that you hold a special place in my heart
Hey boy where did you get it from?
I am interested in discovering what has brought about your innate attraction and passion for love, romance and intimacy
Hey boy where did you go?
I am seeking to understand your personal background, experiences and motivations when it comes to love and passionate encounters
I learned my passion
I acknowledge that my passion for love and romance is something that I had to develop and cultivate over time
In the good old fashioned school of lover boys
I am referring to a nostalgic, romantic era where true love and chivalry were revered and practiced
Dining at the Ritz we’ll meet at nine precisely
I am inviting you to a luxurious, high-class setting where we will meet at a predetermined time
(one two three four five six seven eight nine)
I am counting down the seconds until we get to see each other and experience this romantic date together
I will pay the bill you taste the wine
I suggest that we complement each other's skills by me paying for the meal and you tasting and choosing the wine
Driving back in style in my saloon will do quite nicely
I envision us leaving the venue in my fashionable, stylish car, letting the night take us wherever it might lead
Just take me back to yours that will be fine
I am expressing my willingness to come back to your residence and spend more time with you
(come on and get it)
I am enticing you with an invitation to act on your passions and desires, to take the necessary steps to fully engage with me
Ooh love ooh lover boy
I am ending the song with the same refrain as before, symbolizing my undying love, passion and commitment
What’re you doing tonight hey boy?
I am reiterating my invitation, hoping to inspire you to take a chance on love and on me
Everything’s all right just hold on tight
I am assuring you that everything will be fine and that you just need to trust me and hold on to my love
That’s because I’m a good old fashioned lover boy
I am concluding the song with the same statement as before, embodying my romantic, nostalgic persona and offering my love and affections to whomever might accept them
Contributed by Adrian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.