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.
The Feeling
La Roux Lyrics
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Takin' the time to make me feel nice
Can't stay up thinkin' about you all night
Tossin' and turnin', it's not right
Don't leave me here waiting
When it's all okay, we know, you know
And I know, I've got the feelin'
I get the feelin'
For you are away waiting the ball
'Cause I've got the feelin'
The feelin'
I get the feelin'
There's plenty of time to get me in shape
I promise I'll keep the promises I made
And respect along the forest, say goodbye
Running away, and it's swing to comeback
When you love it makes me love too
I can't believe I let you get through
Get through, get through
Don't leave me here waiting
When it's all okay, we know, you know
And I know, I've got the feelin'
When I wake up and there you are
I get the feelin'
For you are away waiting the ball
'Cause I've got the feelin'
The feelin'
I get the feelin'
On the outside I might seem strong
But really, inside, I'm just alone
I don't believe wherever we go
I'm just a child whenever you show
On the outside I might seem strong
But really, inside, I'm just alone
I don't believe wherever we go
I'm just a child whenever you show
In "The Feeling," La Roux sings about the emotional impact of a romantic relationship. The song explores the ups and downs of love and the importance of taking the time to make a partner feel valued and appreciated. The lyrics describe the way in which love can keep us up at night, constantly thinking about our significant other. The idea of waiting for someone is also present in the song, as the singer expresses the desire not to be left waiting. The chorus of the song reveals that the feeling of being in love is what keeps the singer going, and waking up next to the person she loves gives her the motivation to keep going.
The second verse of the song suggests that being loved has a positive effect on the singer's own ability to love. The line "when you love it makes me love too" suggests that the reciprocation of love gives the singer the motivation to continue to try and be a better partner. The bridge of the song brings up the idea of masks and appearances. The singer suggests that on the outside she may seem strong, but on the inside, she is just a child. This idea of vulnerability in a relationship adds another layer to the song's exploration of the emotional impact of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Takin' the time to make me feel right
I need you to make me feel good and give me attention
Takin' the time to make me feel nice
Please take the time to make me feel special and appreciated
Can't stay up thinkin' about you all night
I can't stop thinking about you, but it's keeping me up at night
Tossin' and turnin', it's not right
I'm restless and can't sleep because I can't stop thinking about you
Don't leave me here waiting
Please don't leave me hanging, waiting for you
When it's all okay, we know, you know
We both know when things are good between us
And I know, I've got the feelin'
I have a strong feeling for you
When I wake up and there you are
Waking up next to you makes me feel happy and content
I get the feelin'
I have a strong feeling of attraction towards you
For you are away waiting the ball
I am waiting for you to make a move, to take the lead
'Cause I've got the feelin'
I'm feeling a strong affection towards you
There's plenty of time to get me in shape
We have time to work on our relationship and improve things
I promise I'll keep the promises I made
I will keep my word and follow through with my commitments
And respect along the forest, say goodbye
We need to leave the past behind and start fresh with trust and respect
Running away, and it's swing to comeback
Even after some struggles, we can come back together and make it work
When you love it makes me love too
Your love for me makes me feel loved and appreciated
I can't believe I let you get through
I'm surprised that I let you break down my walls and let you in
On the outside I might seem strong
I may appear tough and resilient on the outside
But really, inside, I'm just alone
But on the inside I feel lonely and vulnerable
I don't believe wherever we go
I don't care where we go, as long as we are together
I'm just a child whenever you show
You bring out the child in me, and make me feel carefree and happy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ELLY JACKSON
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