1: La Roux is the el… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands called La Roux/Laroux:
1: La Roux is the electropop project of Elly Jackson (born 12 March 1988 in London, United Kingdom; singer and keyboardist). It started as a duo in 2008 and became a solo project in 2011, when Jackson's songwriting and producing partner Ben Langmaid left the group. Her music is largely influenced by 80s pop music including Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, The Human League, Heaven 17, Yazoo and Prince.
The name La Roux (pronounced lah-roo) is reported to be chosen when Elly found it in a book of baby names. La Roux comes from the mix of the French masculine word for "redhead" and the feminine article for "the", referring to Jackson's distinctive hairstyle.
In 2006 Jackson and Langmaid were introduced by a mutual friend. Their first project was named Automan and they wrote largely acoustic music.
In 15 December 2008, La Roux released their first single "Quicksand" on Kitsuné Music label, reaching just #129 on UK. This single was followed on 29 June 2009 by their debut album La Roux on Polydor label. The album peaked at #2 on UK albums chart, #158 on US charts, and it sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.
La Roux' second single "In For the Kill" was released on 16 March 2009. This single debuted at #11 on the UK singles chart and peaked at #2. The dubstep producer Skream made two remixes of this track: "In for the Kill (Skream's Let's Get Ravey remix)" and "In for the Kill (That Doesn't Sound Like Skream's remix)". Lifelike also made a remix entitled "In for the Kill (Lifelike Remix)".
"Bulletproof" was released on 22 June 2009 and debuted at #1 on the UK singles chart and peaked at #8 on the US charts. This single was ranked #25 on Rolling Stone's list of The 25 Best Songs of 2009. They issued "I'm Not Your Toy" as fourth single on 27 September 2009, reaching #27 on the UK singles chart.
La Roux gained fifth position on the BBC's Sound of 2009 poll. The Guardian featured La Roux as one of the "Best New Acts of 2009" in the January of that year. The debut album has been nominated for a Mercury Prize. Also they have received 2010 BRIT Award nominations in the categories of British Breakthrough Act and British Single for "In for the Kill".
They won the NME Award for Best Dancefloor Filler with "In For The Kill (Skream's Let's Get Ravey remix)". They were also the only band to be featured 4 times on the NME 50 Best Tracks of 2009 list with "I'm Not Your Toy" placed at #41, "Bulletproof" at #24, "In For the Kill (Skream's Let's Get Ravey remix)" at #19 and "In For The Kill" at #8.
In 2014 La Roux released a second album, "Trouble in Paradise".
Official site: http://www.laroux.co.uk
2: Laroux is a Dutch band that plays world music.
The group is involved in many forms of world music and will therefore go all out. Whether it is Eastern European, African Highlife, a Tex Mex polka or Irish; the group masters it all. The bagpipes and tin whistles by Wouter Kuyper and the Fujara (Slovak flute), the squeezebox and the accordion by Lenny Laroux are assisted by De Meute: four musicians who form the basis of this performance. Laroux sings Dutch and describes the life of a Pallieter on a trip around the world.
Armour Love
La Roux Lyrics
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You put up defenses
What are you on to?
Cause I'm here to protect you
So take it easy
I make it so easy
You can lay your head down
And we'll leave it 'til tomorrow
You seem to believe you belong to somebody else
When you leave me alone in this world you know that I'm in hell
Do you know what it's like to be lonely and by yourself?
When your life is tangled
You wear your disguises
But what do you need to
When I'm standing here beside you
So take it easy
I make it so easy
You can lay your head down
And we'll leave it 'til tomorrow
You seem to believe you belong to somebody else
When you leave me alone in this world you know that I'm in hell
Do you know what it's like to be lonely and by yourself?
Slipping through my fingers
And inside another's
Tell me why won't you turn back?
You seem to believe you belong to somebody else
(You know what it's like, you shouldn't have to be told)
When you leave me alone in this world you know that I'm in hell
(It's not enough and you're running away)
Do you know what it's like to be lonely and by yourself? [repeat 2x]
The song "Armour Love" by La Roux is about the challenges of a relationship where one party is constantly putting up walls and defenses. The lyrics depict the frustration of being in a relationship with someone who believes they belong to somebody else and constantly wears disguises. The singer is trying to break through their partner's emotional barriers and assure them that they can let their guard down and trust her.
The opening lines of the song, "You put on your armour, you put up defenses, what are you on to? Cause I'm here to protect you," express the singer's desire to protect her partner and ease their worries. She wants to make the relationship work, but her partner's emotional detachment is making it difficult. The chorus repeats the line "Do you know what it's like to be lonely and by yourself?" and emphasizes the singer's sense of isolation in the relationship.
The second verse suggests that the person in the relationship with the emotional barriers is trying to move on and find solace in someone else. The singer implores her partner to "turn back" and give their relationship another chance. Ultimately, the song is about the difficulties of trying to connect with someone who is emotionally guarded and closed off.
Line by Line Meaning
You put on your armour
You are protective of yourself
You put up defenses
You are guarded
What are you on to?
What is the reason for your guardedness?
Cause I'm here to protect you
I want to protect you
So take it easy
Relax and don't worry
I make it so easy
I make it effortless for you
You can lay your head down
You can rest
And we'll leave it 'til tomorrow
We can deal with it tomorrow
You seem to believe you belong to somebody else
It seems like you are committed to someone else
When you leave me alone in this world you know that I'm in hell
I feel abandoned and alone without you
Do you know what it's like to be lonely and by yourself?
Do you understand how it feels to be isolated and alone?
When your life is tangled
When your life is complicated and messy
You wear your disguises
You hide your true self
But what do you need to
You don't need to hide from me
When I'm standing here beside you
I am here for you
Slipping through my fingers
I feel like I'm losing you
And inside another's
You are with someone else
Tell me why won't you turn back?
Why won't you come back to me?
(You know what it's like, you shouldn't have to be told)
You understand how it feels and shouldn't require explanation
(It's not enough and you're running away)
Our relationship isn't enough for you and you're leaving
Do you know what it's like to be lonely and by yourself? [repeat 2x]
Do you understand how it feels to be isolated and alone?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: ELEANOR JACKSON, BENEDICT LANGMAID, DARREN BERRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@XenonDiosmitide
She's a genius with her persona. She plays the part, dresses the part, and sings the part. It's like masterpiece of character... imperfections conjuring perfection.
@bowie8338
These lyrics are what I've always wanted someone to say to me. Her lyrics are so personal, pop needs her.
@FlickanIDetKroktaRummet
great comment. thanks for that. most comments on La Roux are driving me crazy. she's a genius decimated to some kind of sex object for shallow lesbians. never seen so many distasteful comments about someone's appearance as on La Roux.
@TheCaptainCoralson
Pop Hip ? ;)
@TheCaptainCoralson
@The Passion of Anna So true... L men very discriminated too even in the LGBTQ+ flag...
@TheCaptainCoralson
We're all some kind of Snails and Snakes at the basis of the T(h)ree
@rosshumbert
You feel it. I love that. Do you know how rare we are??
@emloumoo5623
I loved La Roux growing up, before I’d had sex, before I’d known the irritable aching awful pain of ever being with someone. I used to listen to these songs and dream that I’d one day be in a relationship and experience all of this angst for myself...
Now I listen to them every now and then to remember the times when I hadn’t ever felt it. How it felt to not know. I’d love to feel that innocent ignorance again.
@TaraTheAndroid
La Roux needs interesting comments like yours. people who actually love Elly Jackson for who she is and for what she does and not just for her sexuality and appearance.
@mattzarate5603
Nostalgia. Heard this song for the first time two years ago, sophomore year. Now I'm a senior. God, this album is flawless.