1. Margaux is a 21-year-old si… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:
1. Margaux is a 21-year-old singer/songwriter from Seattle, currently based in Brooklyn. Her debut album is 'More Brilliant Is the Hand That Throws the Coin'.
2. Margaux is an electronic artist who is responsible for the albums 'Eyes on You', 'Margaux with an X', and 'Spookydubois at Corfe Castle'
When Margaux first set eyes on the enigmatic castle ruins at Corfe in the beautiful Dorset countryside in England, little did she realise precisely how much impact this was to have on her life.
Some 10 years later the inspiring village hilltop site that ignited her vivid imagination, is now the setting for her latest album 'Spookydubois at Corfe Castle'.
Full of action and fantasy it's a gripping tale of passion love and betrayal, good versus evil, a 'minds eye' musical concept that the latest digital format MXP4 now enables to be 'visually heard' !
Set in Medieval England and Southern France 'Spookydubois at Corfe Castle' is the first part of a trilogy featuring the epic adventures of Spookydubois a fictional heroine who awakens during an eclipse suffering from amnesia.
A curse is lifted that allows her to embark on an epic quest in search of her destiny and long lost son. Slowly discovering the truth and battling intermittent memory loss and confusion, she faces constant danger, for the evil Lord is the unrightfully ruler of the realm and his love for her is profoundly consequential...
Discover interesting quirky characters such as Dark Lord Maltravers, the Wiseman Peter of Pomfret and the Blind Raven, his faithful alter ego.
'Spookydubois at Corfe Castle' is a magical 'Music like a Movie' album that has long been evolving and awaited !
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Various TV appearances and three self-produced albums 'My Difference' - 'Margaux With An X' , 'Home Is You' and recent release 'Spookydubois at Corfe Castle' have generated a host of accolades for UK based singer/songwriter/guitarist Margaux.
Described as a 'rare jewel' with a 'voice oozing attitude', Margaux has an uncanny knack for captivating an audience with her original material.
She has actively promoted her music on the US and UK gig circuit, notably performing at the Rock Festival Guilfest alongside the likes of Alice Cooper and her New York City tour included renowned venues, such as The Bitter End and CB's Gallery.
A wider audience is beginning to hear the music as 'Around and About', a television program produced on Meridian TV and 'Art Fein's Poker Party' a US cable talk show, recently showcased Margaux as their featured artist.
Hot Faced
Margaux Lyrics
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Now the king will see you
Let your guard down
Slowly, softly, sweetly, slowly
Hot faced, lamb woman
Too quiet to be noticed
Insane, what they all say
I wanna see myself malfunctioning
I wanna see myself skip in place
I wanna see myself malfunctioning
I wanna see myself skip in place
Please and thank you, come right in
Now the king will see you
Let your guard down
Slowly, softly, sweetly, slowly
Is it really safe to say
If I calculate and sing it softly now
Why is yelling not okay?
A woman's voice is possibly threatening
I'm always in the way
Can't look me in the face — do I intimidate?
What's your problem with me and feeling tall?
What's your problem with me and feeling tall?
What's your problem with me and feeling
Please and thank you, come right in
Now the king will see you
Let your guard down
The opening lines of Margaux's "Hot Faced" set the tone for a song about societal expectations and how they create stifling pressures for women. The invitation "Please and thank you, come right in / Now the king will see you" ironically mocks the tradition of women being presented to men in a courtly setting. The next lines "Let your guard down / Slowly, softly, sweetly, slowly" could be interpreted as both a warning to women to be careful about how much of themselves they reveal, and a challenge to the expectation that women should always be demure and submissive.
The chorus "Hot faced, lamb woman / Too quiet to be noticed / Insane, what they all say / Cry hard, you're not that serious" seems to describe a woman who is struggling to be seen and heard in a world that values loudness and aggression. The repeated line "I wanna see myself malfunctioning / I wanna see myself skip in place" could be a desire to break free from the strictures of society and show one's true, uninhibited self.
The second verse continues to explore the pressure on women to conform, particularly in terms of their voices. "Is it really safe to say / If I calculate and sing it softly now / Why is yelling not okay? / A woman's voice is possibly threatening" questions why women are expected to carefully consider and craft their words, while men are often encouraged to speak their minds freely. The lines "I'm always in the way / Can't look me in the face — do I intimidate?" suggest that even when women try to assert themselves, they are met with resistance and pushback.
Overall, "Hot Faced" is a powerful commentary on the expectations placed on women, and the difficulty of finding one's true voice in a society that values conformity and compliance.
Line by Line Meaning
Please and thank you, come right in
An invitation to enter and be welcome.
Now the king will see you
Acknowledging one's arrival and that they will be given attention.
Let your guard down
Relax and be comfortable in their space and presence.
Slowly, softly, sweetly, slowly
Inviting one to relax into their presence quietly and gradually.
Hot faced, lamb woman
A vulnerable person who is easily influenced and flustered.
Too quiet to be noticed
Living in the shadows and not drawing attention to themselves.
Insane, what they all say
Interpreting others' words as crazy and irrational.
Cry hard, you're not that serious
Being seen as weak despite their genuine feelings and emotions.
I wanna see myself malfunctioning
Desiring to break apart and show their inner turmoil.
I wanna see myself skip in place
Yearning for freedom and joy despite their current situation.
Is it really safe to say
Questioning the safety and possibility of full self-expression.
If I calculate and sing it softly now
Carefully choosing one's words and tone to avoid being confrontational.
Why is yelling not okay?
Questioning the social norms that silence women's anger and passion.
A woman's voice is possibly threatening
Pointing out the unfortunate reality of how women's voices are perceived and judged.
I'm always in the way
Feeling like a burden and an obstacle to others.
Can't look me in the face — do I intimidate?
Worrying that others are intimidated by their presence and energy.
What's your problem with me and feeling tall?
Asking why others have an issue with their confidence and sense of pride.
Please and thank you, come right in
Repeating the invitation to relax and be comfortable.
Now the king will see you
Repeating that they will receive attention and acknowledgment.
Let your guard down
Emphasizing the importance of being open and relaxed.
Writer(s): Margaux Bouchegnies
Contributed by Arianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.