There are other artists with the same name:
The band "Lotion" responsible for the tracks The Book Group, Pandora's Closet, Loathing, Exuro Terra, Undetermined, Beaufort Scale and Inside is an act from Northern Ireland currently signed to Tolerance.
The first four tracks listed above are from their new release Voodoo Priestesses and Interplanetary Craft, while the last three tracks appear on the EP Inside which can be downloaded or streamed in full from last.fm at http://www.last.fm/music/Lotion/Inside. This band's music is a heavy alt rock, with electronic and sampled aspects.
A third band called lotion is a self described "Porn Groove" from Christchurch, New Zealand. They play a jazz/funk type of music and have released no actual music so far but have some live recordings floating around
Around
Lotion Lyrics
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To the warm illustrated man
Roman candles and sparklers
Smoky backyards in summer
Around around
Around around
So she's got an idea
They take drugs and they go to the park
Well just wait until dark
Around around
Around around
Nearly drunk with desire
Well go home and sleep it off
More than two hours later
She waits in the bed for him
Keys in the door, aggravation
She's a cool drink for a tired man
Put your troubles behind you
Put your love in my hands
Around around
Around around
She doesn't want to know him
But I can still remember
Around
The lyrics to Lotion's song "Around" are a mixture of nostalgia and longing for a time in the past. The opening lines compare the subject of the song to the warm illustrated man, perhaps referencing the romanticized image of Latin American culture in popular media. The mention of Roman candles and smoky backyards in summer further adds to this imagery. The repetition of the word "around" throughout the song adds to the dreamlike quality of the lyrics, as if the singer is lost in memory or fanciful daydreams.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the present tense, and the subject of the song has an idea: to take drugs and go to the park. The lyrics suggest a sense of recklessness or rebellion, as if the subject is trying to escape the mundanity or constraints of everyday life. The singer warns against falling in love too quickly, suggesting that it's better to wait until dark to truly know someone.
The final lines of the song describe the aftermath of a night of passion, with the subject waiting in bed for her lover to come home. The mention of keys in the door and aggravation suggests that the relationship is complicated or fraught with tension. However, the singer offers a sense of comfort and solace, inviting the subject to put her troubles behind her and trust in his love.
Line by Line Meaning
She's like south of the border
She's exotic and different from what he's used to.
To the warm illustrated man
To the guy who's full of stories and experiences.
Roman candles and sparklers
Memories of fun and excitement.
Smoky backyards in summer
Visions of carefree summer nights partying outside.
Around around
Repetitive thoughts and memories.
So she's got an idea
She has a plan.
They take drugs and they go to the park
They indulge in substances and some outdoor activity.
If you think you're in love, man
Don't let infatuation blur your judgment.
Well just wait until dark
Things may look different in different light.
Nearly drunk with desire
Intense longing and craving.
Well go home and sleep it off
Take a break, clear your mind.
More than two hours later
Time passes slowly when you're waiting.
She waits in the bed for him
Impatience mixed with longing.
Keys in the door, aggravation
Mixed feelings of relief and annoyance.
She's a cool drink for a tired man
She can provide comfort and relaxation.
Put your troubles behind you
Forget your problems, focus on the moment.
Put your love in my hands
Trust me with your heart, let me take care of it.
Around around
Repetitive thoughts and memories.
She doesn't want to know him
She's not interested in a deep connection.
But I can still remember
Memories persist even when the feelings don't.
Around
Circling back to the same thoughts and memories.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FERGUSON, YOUNGBERG, ZAJKOWSKI
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