The album "Stainless Style" was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Prize.
Raquel
Neon Neon Lyrics
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you really got the power over me
oh raquel
your silhoutte's an hourglass indeed
I saw you as a moviestar
and now you're riding in my car
oh raquel
oh raquel
I know this when I touch you, on a balloon
your daddy came from bolivia
your irish mother gave you star
shine on
oh raquel
born in north chicago, long ago
oh raquel
california taught you all you know
to act as though you didn't care
to paint your eyes and brush your hair
oh raquel, oh raquel (2x)
oh raquel (you really got the power)
(repeat to end)
The lyrics of Neon Neon's song "Raquel" speak of the singer's infatuation with a woman named Raquel who has entranced him with her beauty and presence. He describes her as having power over him and her silhouette as an hourglass, implying her curvaceous figure. He saw her as a movie star and now she is riding in his car, which could mean that she has become his real-life partner. When he touches her, she fills him with inertia, indicating that her energy is deeply affecting him.
The lyrics also give a glimpse of Raquel's background - her father is from Bolivia and her mother is Irish. She was born in North Chicago but learned everything she knows from California, which perhaps refers to the Hollywood culture and the entertainment industry. The singer talks about how she acts as though she doesn't care and paints her eyes and brushes her hair, suggesting that she puts a lot of effort into her appearance but may have a nonchalant attitude. Throughout the song, the repetition of "oh Raquel" reinforces the singer's obsession with this woman.
Line by Line Meaning
oh raquel
The singer is addressing Raquel directly.
you really got the power over me
Raquel has a strong influence and control over the singer.
your silhouette's an hourglass indeed
Raquel has an attractive hourglass figure.
I saw you as a moviestar
The artist originally viewed Raquel as a Hollywood movie star.
and now you're riding in my car
The artist is now in a romantic relationship with Raquel, who is now in their car.
your fill me with inertia, yes you do
Raquel makes the singer feel unable to move or act.
I know this when I touch you, on a balloon
The singer can sense Raquel's effects on them when they physically touch her, even as delicate as touching a balloon.
your daddy came from bolivia
Raquel's father is originally from Bolivia.
your irish mother gave you star shine on
Raquel's mother is Irish and passed on a sense of star power to her.
born in north chicago, long ago
Raquel was born in North Chicago a long time ago.
california taught you all you know
Raquel learned everything she knows in California.
to act as though you didn't care
Raquel acts as if she doesn't care, possibly to protect herself or appear more confident.
to paint your eyes and brush your hair
Raquel takes care of her appearance by applying makeup and tending to her hair.
oh raquel (you really got the power)
The singer reiterates Raquel's power over them.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRYAN CHARLES HOLLON, GRUFFUDD MAREDUDD BOWEN RHYS
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Dan -
Right up until the very end she maintained her beauty, something rarely seen in Hollywood. Sassy, classy, smart, beautiful. Rest in peace Ms Welch.
DocPopterTV
Got this on repeat all day. RIP, wonderful girl
peter tyson
One of my big 5 female moves stars of the 60s I fancied when I was young. Jane fonda, Goldie Hawn , Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn and off course Raquel Welch. Let her RIP.😇
D Mcnair
such a good song. she is class too!
Mark Cameron Music
How many of us went right for this song when we found out? RIP 🙏
Leah Goldman
Love Racquel Welch! Work it girl! ✝️
cruelshy
RIP A LEGEND
LongsightBlues
Fantastic editing of images to lyrics. Kudos, must have taken you weeks!
Radiología e Imagen para Estudiantes
I still remember 2008... my friends and I going out at night on a Friday and returning to the city on Monday just to get to our college classes. I guess I felt like DeLorean when he took a ride with Raquel by his side.
Ruple Thaker
This is great. Neon Neon's song and video. Love it.