1)Ours is an American based musical group led by singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Gnecco. Signed to Dreamworks in 1997 Ours' first record 'Distorted Lullabies' was released in 2001 and produced by Steve Lillywhite and Gnecco. Their follow-up record 'Precious' was produced by Ethan Johns and was released in 2002. For their third record they would sign with Rick Rubin's label American Records. Gnecco teamed up with the production genius of Rick Rubin for 2008’s release ‘Mercy’ (Columbia/American). In 2010, Gnecco released his highly anticipated self-produced first solo acoustic effort, ‘The Heart’ and followed it in 2011 with the release of ‘The Heart: X Edition’ in which Gnecco built upon the intimacy of his solo album with a lush full band version of the record. OURS finds new ways of creating modern masterpieces by following up ‘Mercy’ with a re-inspired and resurgent self-produced release ‘Ballet the Boxer 1’ in 2013. The new album builds upon the moody, soulful and epic sound captured on ‘Mercy,' but with a greater sense of urgency that transcends the music’s emotional pitch.
Ours and Gnecco have received worldwide acclaim from critics and fans for their live shows and for Gnecco's dynamic voice and songwriting style, and both have developed a cult-like following that continues to grow.
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2) Charles Souchon, born in 1978 in Boulogne-Billancourt, is a French singer songwriter. His father is French singer, Alain Souchon, and his older sibling is Pierre Souchon.
He released his critically acclaimed first album "Mi" in 2007 and supported Zazie & Michel Jonasz during their 2007 tours. In October 2009, he recorded a duet with Lily Allen for the French version, 22 (Vingt Deux) (feat. Ours), of her song 22.
Femme Fatale
Ours Lyrics
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She's going to break your heart in two, it's true
It's not hard to realize
Just look into her false colored eyes
She builds you up to just put you down, down
Cause everybody knows (She's a femme fatale)
The things she does to please (She's a femme fatale)
She's just a little tease (She's a femme fatale)
Hear the way she talks
Little boy, she's from the street
Before you start, you're already beat
She's gonna play you for a fool, yes it's true
Cause everybody knows (She's a femme fatale)
The things she does to please (She's a femme fatale)
She's just a little tease (She's a femme fatale)
See the way she walks
Hear the way she talks
The lyrics of Ours' song "Femme Fatale" portray a warning about a woman who is dangerous and alluring at the same time. The song tells a story of a woman who lures men with her beauty and charm, only to break their hearts in the end. The first verse introduces the character as one who will "break your heart in two," and that it's not hard to see through her façade- "just look into her false-colored eyes."
The chorus solidifies the idea that she's a "femme fatale," someone who's charming but with an ulterior motive. The character is portrayed as not just any seductress, but someone with the power to control and manipulate men. She's a little tease, the song says, and she will make you feel like you're her one and only until she's done with you. The lyrics go on to tell men not to be fooled by her wiles- her walk, her talk, her street-smart ways- because she's already got them beat before they even start.
Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about the perils of falling for someone who appears to be smooth, effortlessly charming, and effortless with their words, only to discover too late that there's a sinister side beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
Here she comes, you better watch your step
Be careful because she is someone who will lead you into trouble
She's going to break your heart in two, it's true
She will hurt you emotionally and leave you in distress, and unfortunately, it is certain to happen
It's not hard to realize
It is easy to see that she is not trustworthy
Just look into her false colored eyes
If you observe her closely, you would realize that her eyes are disingenuous
She builds you up to just put you down, down
She will make you feel good about yourself only to crush your spirit later
Cause everybody knows (She's a femme fatale)
She has a reputation, and it's common knowledge that she's someone who has the power to bring disaster
The things she does to please (She's a femme fatale)
She will do things to make you happy, but it's only part of a scheme to take advantage of you later
She's just a little tease (She's a femme fatale)
She will lead you on with the illusion that you have a chance with her, but it's a mere tease, and she has no intention of following through
See the way she walks
You can tell a lot about her character and intentions just by observing her gait
Hear the way she talks
Her words and voice can give you an idea of her intentions and what she wants from you
Little boy, she's from the street
She is street-smart and knows how to manipulate people to get what she wants
Before you start, you're already beat
You've already lost before you've begun because she is not trustworthy and is bound to deceive you
She's gonna play you for a fool, yes it's true
She is going to manipulate you and make you look foolish, and unfortunately, it is certain to happen
See the way she walks
You can tell a lot about her character and intentions just by observing her gait
Hear the way she talks
Her words and voice can give you an idea of her intentions and what she wants from you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lou Reed
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