fascination
LA ROUX; Lyrics
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And you're shadow still hangs on
You've been two weeks gone
So tonight I'll follow you home
There are so many different ways
Of collecting all the strays
The ones that get away
New sensations
Oh, fascination, it's been in my
Frustration
It's been in my frustrations
And I haven't got the patience
These sheets are still warm
This bed is our only home
We make arrangements over the phone
Where has all the conversation gone?
There are so many different ways
Of collecting all the strays
The ones that get away
Oh, fascinations, we play
New sensations
Oh, fascination,
It's been in my, frustration
It's been in my, frustrations
And I haven't got the patience
Frustrations, sensations, and fascinations, and fascinations
Frustrations, sensations, and fascinations, and fascinations
Oh, fascination,
New sensation [repeat 2x]
Oh, fascinations, we play
New sensations
Oh, fascination,
It's been in my, frustration
It's been in my, frustrations
And I haven't got the patience
The lyrics of "Fascination" by La Roux depict the singer's longing for a lost lover. She has been alone for seven hours, and her lover's shadow still looms large in her life, though he has been gone for two weeks. She is willing to follow him home tonight, no matter the cost. The singer ruminates on the various ways people collect the strays of their lives, the ones that get away. Fascinations and new sensations might provide a temporary distraction from her frustration, but she ultimately lacks the patience to wait for her lover to return.
The lyrics employ a richly symbolic language, full of metaphors and allusions. The shadow of the lover can be interpreted as a symbol of his lingering presence in the singer's life or as a projection of her own fears and insecurities. The idea of collecting strays, on the other hand, can be read as a metaphor for the human tendency to hold onto things and people that are not meant to stay. The lyrics also allude to the loss of meaningful conversation, which can be seen as a symptom of the modern age of technology and social media, where people communicate through screens and emojis instead of voice and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been seven hours long
I've been waiting for you for seven hours and you still haven't shown up. Your presence still feels like it's here with me.
And you're shadow still hangs on
Even though you're not physically here, your influence and essence still lingers and affects me.
You've been two weeks gone
You've been away for two weeks and I miss you terribly.
So tonight I'll follow you home
I'm determined to feel closer to you by following you home, even if it's just for a moment.
There are so many different ways
There are numerous methods to find and mend previous faults and discrepancies.
Of collecting all the strays
To pick up after and provide safety to those that are lost and vulnerable.
The ones that get away
Those who seem to elude, escape or resist change.
Oh, fascinations, we play
Our curious tendencies lead us to experiment and test unexplored territories.
New sensations
The thrill and excitement of discovering new experiences and feelings.
It's been in my frustrations
My admiration and infatuation towards you has been the source of my frustrations and longing.
These sheets are still warm
The sheets we shared are still warm like the memory of our intimacy and togetherness.
This bed is our only home
For a while, this bed was the place where we found comfort and security in each other's arms.
We make arrangements over the phone
Our communication and plan-making has been reduced to impersonal phone calls.
Where has all the conversation gone?
We used to talk for hours, but now it seems like we have nothing to say to each other.
Frustrations, sensations, and fascinations, and fascinations
The cycle of feeling frustrated, stimulated, and captivated by you continues to repeat.
Oh, fascination,
I'm still mesmerized by you and the hold you have on me.
And I haven't got the patience
I'm impatient and can't wait any longer for the love and companionship I crave.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ELLY JACKSON, BEN LANGMAID
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Amanda Logan
It's been seven hours long
And you shadow still hangs on
You've been two weeks gone
So tonight I followed you home
There are so many different ways
Of collecting all the strays
The ones that get away
Old fascinations we crave
New sensations
Old fascination
It's feeding my frustrations
It's feeding my frustrations
And I haven't got the patience
These sheets are still warm
This bed is our only home
We make arrangements over the phone
Where has all the conversation gone?
There are so many different ways
Of collecting all the strays
The ones that get away
Oh, fascinations, we play
New sensations
Oh, fascination, it's been in my
Frustration
It's been in my frustrations
And I haven't got the patience
Frustrations, sensations, and fascinations, and fascinations
Frustrations, sensations, and fascinations, and fascinations
Oh, fascination,
New sensation [repeat 2x]
Oh, fascinations, we play
New sensations
Oh, fascination,
It's been in my, frustration
It's been in my, frustrations
And I haven't got the patience
Simon Larsen
So awesome! Love to find songs like this, that not so many people have recognized. I mean, compared with Bulletproof, this has not nearly as many views! I think it's sad people drown great artists like La Roux in the ONE number that got famous. I love this song!
Mtchcr Trmm
Just rediscovered this today. Can’t believe what I found catchy when I was 10 is still really freakin’ catchy
MrsMupp93
Thank God for "Ugly Betty", wouldn't have found the song without the show :D This song is so freaking amazing ang omg I love her voice!
Amanda Logan
It's been seven hours long
And you shadow still hangs on
You've been two weeks gone
So tonight I followed you home
There are so many different ways
Of collecting all the strays
The ones that get away
Old fascinations we crave
New sensations
Old fascination
It's feeding my frustrations
It's feeding my frustrations
And I haven't got the patience
These sheets are still warm
This bed is our only home
We make arrangements over the phone
Where has all the conversation gone?
There are so many different ways
Of collecting all the strays
The ones that get away
Oh, fascinations, we play
New sensations
Oh, fascination, it's been in my
Frustration
It's been in my frustrations
And I haven't got the patience
Frustrations, sensations, and fascinations, and fascinations
Frustrations, sensations, and fascinations, and fascinations
Oh, fascination,
New sensation [repeat 2x]
Oh, fascinations, we play
New sensations
Oh, fascination,
It's been in my, frustration
It's been in my, frustrations
And I haven't got the patience
benjamin berry
"We make arrangements over the phone" takes a certain kind of artist to make that phrase unforgettable. I pop in every few months for a listen. One of my all time favorite lines, any song, any band.
Azula🩸
You have no idea how many times I've listened to this song. And all her other songs.
Slade Hovey
The synth is absolutely genius. That beat and melody are tight whoever created it is brilliant. I hope they continue!!
R69NiX
That would be (the under seen and under appreciated) Ben, no?
ben leclair
I agree full pro..
R69NiX
Moon Unit That's the way he likes it, it seems. Though we should toot his horn. He's awesome. The whole 80's sound is all him. Ellie was a folk type acoustic guitar singer till she met him and he retro-synthed the shit out of her! lol