Model
Kraftwërk Lyrics


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She's a model and she's looking good
I'd like to take her home that's understood
She plays hard to get, she smiles from time to time
It only takes a camera to change her mind

She's going out tonight, loves drinking just champagne
And she has been checking nearly all the men
She's playing her game and you can hear them say
She is looking good, for beauty, we will pay

She's posing for consumer products now and then
For every camera, she gives the best she can




I saw her on the cover of a magazine
Now she's a big success, I want to meet her again

Overall Meaning

Kraftwerk's song "Model" is a commentary on the fashion industry and the cultural obsession with beauty and fame. The song's catchy synth-pop melody is ironic, as the lyrics critique the superficiality of the modeling industry. The singer desires the model, but acknowledges that her beauty is only skin deep and is ultimately constructed through consumerism and the power of the camera.


The model is portrayed as an elusive figure who plays hard to get, but is always aware of the camera's presence. The singer is drawn to her, but recognizes that her beauty is not entirely natural, and is manipulated by the fashion industry. The model's power lies in her ability to sell consumer products, and to create an image of beauty that is highly valued in society.


The song exposes the contradictions and tensions of the fashion industry, and challenges our notions of beauty and desire. While the model is presented as alluring and seductive, the song ultimately suggests that her beauty is fleeting and illusory.


Line by Line Meaning

She's a model and she's looking good
The woman referred to is a model and she's in a good physical condition


I'd like to take her home that's understood
The singer is attracted to the model and would like to engage in a romantic relationship with her


She plays hard to get, she smiles from time to time
The model is not easily swayed by advances from men, but she occasionally smiles to give them hope


It only takes a camera to change her mind
The model can be convinced to take certain actions if it promotes her career or image


She's going out tonight, loves drinking just champagne
The model enjoys a luxurious lifestyle and prefers drinking champagne over any other beverage


And she has been checking nearly all the men
The model is aware of her physical attractiveness and is open to engaging with men who express an interest in her


She's playing her game and you can hear them say
The model is engaging in a game of seduction, and those around her are aware of it


She is looking good, for beauty, we will pay
The model's physical appearance is valued by society, and people are willing to pay for it


She's posing for consumer products now and then
The model is promoting consumer products through her photographs, advertisements, etc.


For every camera, she gives the best she can
The model puts all her effort into posing or acting in front of cameras to produce the best results


I saw her on the cover of a magazine
The singer saw the model on a magazine cover, implying that she is currently achieving success


Now she's a big success, I want to meet her again
The model is now achieving great success, and the singer would like to meet with her again




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Emil Schult, Karl Bartos, Ralf Hutter

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@pip-pip5029

The world is split between people who love Kraftwerk and those who haven't listened to them yet

@emiliarudnicka4446

Mi się niepodoba. Sporo pojebów czyha na takie okazje i temaciki. Roboty to nic przyjemnego. Walka z robotem. Znasz to?! Pacz jak go nawalam. ? Niewiesz? Wykorzystuje mnie.

@emiliarudnicka4446

Bo wszystkich denerwujesz. I tylko roboty są oporne na r enerwację

@455kold

True

@ARANBANJO75

i am in the right part of the world.

@seekter-kafa

the world is split between people who understand kraftwerk and the remaing 98% of population, and that's me being very generous...

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@elielielielielielielielieli

the synth solo is one of the greatest moments in music ever, the future was and still is right here.

@anisshivani8684

I agree. So far ahead of its time. The world still hasn’t caught up to it.

@qiomiin

I disagree

@fanbazoiner

@killvmai nobody cares. youre wrong

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