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.
Under My Thumb
La Roux Lyrics
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a girl who has just changed her ways
It's down to me, me
the way she does just what she's told
down to me, the change has come
she's under my thumb
Under my thumb
under my thumb
she's the sweetest, hmm, pet in the world
It's down to me, me
the way she talks when she's spoken to
down to me, the change has come
she's under my thumb
It's down to me, me
the way she talks when she's spoken to
down to me, the change has come
she's under my thumb
Under my thumb
her eyes are just kept to herself
under my thumb, well I
I can still take a look at someone else
It's down to me, me
the way she talks when she's spoken to
down to me, the change has come
she's under my thumb
The lyrics of La Roux's song "Under My Thumb" can be interpreted in various ways. On a surface level, it seems to talk about a girl who has changed her ways and become submissive to the singer. The phrase "under my thumb" can be interpreted as a metaphor for control and dominance that the singer has over the girl. The change is attributed to the singer, who is taking credit for the girl being transformed into someone who does just what she is told and talks only when spoken to.
The lyrics also go on to describe the girl as a "siamese cat," who is the sweetest pet in the world. This metaphor makes the girl seem like a docile and obedient animal, whose only purpose is to please her owner. The lines "her eyes are just kept to herself" and "I can still take a look at someone else" reveal how the singer is not interested in the girl beyond what she can provide him. He wants to keep her close and under his control, but he doesn't want to be loyal or faithful to her.
Overall, the song can be seen as a reflection of the toxic masculinity that is pervasive in our society. The lyrics portray the singer as someone who wants to dominate and control a woman, without any concern for her feelings or autonomy. The use of metaphors like "under my thumb" and "siamese cat" reduces women to mere objects and reinforces harmful gender stereotypes.
Line by Line Meaning
Under my thumb
The girl is submissive to me and follows my every command.
a girl who has just changed her ways
The girl used to have her own ideas and ways of doing things, but she has now conformed to my wishes.
It's down to me, me
I am the one in control of the situation.
the way she does just what she's told
The girl listens to my every command and does exactly what I tell her.
the change has come
The girl has undergone a transformation and now behaves the way I want her to.
a siamese cat of a girl
The girl is delicate and dependent on me, like a Siamese cat.
she's the sweetest, hmm, pet in the world
The girl is docile and subservient, like a pet, and I find her pleasing because of her obedience.
her eyes are just kept to herself
The girl is not allowed to look around or make decisions for herself; she keeps to herself and follows my lead.
I can still take a look at someone else
Although the girl is obedient to me, I still have the freedom to look at and desire other people.
the way she talks when she's spoken to
The girl speaks only when I allow her to, and she says only what I want her to say.
Writer(s): Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.