As If By Magic
La Roux攀 Lyrics

"As If By Magic" by La Roux is a song about escaping from reality and getting lost in one's own mind. The singer starts off by describing how they feel trapped in their own little world, and won't leave until they can break free of all the "locks" holding them back. They seem to be intoxicated, slurring their words and struggling to focus. However, in this "smoky universe," their mind keeps playing tricks on them, distracting them from their problems.

The chorus suggests that the singer has someone in their life who serves as a comfort and a safe space. However, even this person can't always keep them anchored to reality. Thoughts of this person can disappear "as if by magic" and the singer becomes lost once again. They prefer to keep their head in the clouds, ignoring the world around them, and this detachment becomes less tragic if they ignore the pull of reality.

In the second verse, the singer is back in their own world, feeling blissful, but also lost in their own thoughts. They describe how everything becomes blurred and distorted, and the other person's words disappear. In a parallel universe, however, the roles are reversed - now the other person is the one struggling to resist the singer.

Overall, "As If By Magic" is a wistful song about the pull of escapism and the struggle to stay grounded. The imagery of the smoky, distorted reality adds to the dreamlike feeling of the song.