New Age
Lou Reed and The Tots Lyrics
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He said to the fat blonde actress
You know I've seen every movie you've been in
From Paths of Pain to Jewels of Glory
And when you kissed Robert Mitchum
Gee but I thought you'd never catch him
Over the hill right now
You're over the hill right now
And you're looking for love
I'll come running to you
honey when you want me
I'll come running to yoy
honey when you want me
Can I have your autograph
He said to the fat blonde actress
You know I know everything you've done
Anyway I hate divorces
To the left is a marble shower
It was fun even for an hour
Your're over the hill right now
And you're looking for love
You're over the hill right now
And you're looking for love
I'll come running to you
honey when you want me
I'll come running to you
honey when you want me
Something's got a hold on me
And I don't know what
Something's got a hold on me
And I don't know what
It's the beginning of a new age
It's the beginning of a new age
It's a new age
The lyrics to Lou Reed and The Tots's song "New Age" seem to be discussing the phenomenon of celebrity worship and the idea that fandom can sometimes cross into an obsessive and unhealthy realm. The singer in the song approaches a "fat blonde actress" and asks for her autograph, expressing his knowledge of all of her past works. He also mentions a scene in which the actress kissed Robert Mitchum, indicating that he has knowledge of her personal life as well. The actress seems to be a bit uncomfortable with the situation, as the singer is overly familiar and seems to be crossing boundaries.
The second verse references a marble shower and a brief encounter that the singer had with the actress. He again mentions that she is "over the hill" and looking for love, indicating that age and fading fame are a theme in the song. The chorus emphasizes the singer's willingness to come running to the actress when she needs him, perhaps indicating a desire to rescue her from her current situation. The final lines of the song introduce a darker element, with the singer admitting that something has a hold on him and he doesn't know what it is. The repeated line "it's the beginning of a new age" seems to indicate a transition into a future where celebrity worship and the blurring of boundaries between fans and stars will only become more prevalent.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I have your autograph
The singer asks the famous actress for her autograph.
He said to the fat blonde actress
The singer addresses the actress as a fat blonde woman.
You know I've seen every movie you've been in
The singer has watched each movie that the actress has acted in.
From Paths of Pain to Jewels of Glory
The artist refers to two specific movies among those the actress has acted in.
And when you kissed Robert Mitchum
The artist describes a scene from one of the actress's movies.
Gee but I thought you'd never catch him
The singer expresses surprise at the actress's character being able to kiss Robert Mitchum in the movie.
Over the hill right now
The singer believes that the actress is past her prime.
And you're looking for love
The artist thinks that the actress is searching for love.
I'll come running to you
honey when you want me
The artist offers to help the actress when needed.
Can I have your autograph
The artist repeats his request for the actress's autograph.
You know I know everything you've done
The singer claims to be knowledgeable about the actress's life and work.
Anyway I hate divorces
The artist makes a random statement about his feelings on divorces.
To the left is a marble shower
The singer describes the surroundings, indicating that they are probably in a hotel room or a similar setting.
It was fun even for an hour
The singer reflects on the time he spent with the actress, suggesting that it was enjoyable despite its short duration.
Something's got a hold on me
The singer feels like he is being controlled or influenced by something he cannot identify.
And I don't know what
The artist is unsure about the cause of the feeling of being held or influenced.
It's the beginning of a new age
The artist talks about the start of a new era, possibly suggesting that things are changing.
It's a new age
The singer reaffirms the idea that there is a new age beginning.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L.
Written by: Lou Reed
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