«I have a fascination with words and lyrics, the way they are such obvious simple things and yet they come alive with complexity and full with feeling depending on the way you place them and with which tone you pronounce or accentuate them. Words are alive as much as we are and they allow us to share and communicate our feelings in our own way which makes it so exciting and a huge world to explore.»
She began writing and singing her own compositions, and collaborating on various projects with Bang Gang, Basement Jaxx, True Stories, Ernest Saint Laurent, zero dB… In 2004 she takes part in Marc Collin's project, Nouvelle Vague's second album, «Bande à part». Its success will bring her to tour around the world for three years. The public is immediately captivated by Phoebe Killdeer's unusual voice, strong personality and great stage presence.
Phoebe Killdeer has now produced a solo album of extremes and contrast. Fragility and introspection are comfortably married to an exuberant barrage of Rock, Blues and Soul in a debut record that is startling in its accomplishment.
«I wanted the sound of the album to be dirty enough to represent the quirkiness of those caracteristics, so with Marc Collin we got some crazy horns, ghostly vibraphones, edgy guitars and tribal drums together to capture that mood. After six weeks of this kitchen work the album was then mixed by Oz Fritz, in San Francisco. Oz had mixed 'Mule variations' by Tom Waits... He managed to give the album its edge. This album dramatises the elements I love most about our world: people and their ways, what makes us so undeniably us. We are a never ending source of emotions, feelings, reactions, disturbances and surprises.»
Jack
Phoebe Killdeer and the Short Straws Lyrics
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It’s nice the way you walk
I like your sudden move
We met that night in June
Well, I like you very much
I like you very much
I like you very much
You know we’re all alone
Why don’t we go out of town
You know we’re all alone
Why don’t we get out of town
It’s really quite sublime
The way you move your hips
It’s really quite divine
See dance your fingertips
I like you very much
I like you very much
I like you very much
I like you very much
You know you make me melt
You are just like dynamite
You know you make me melt
You are just like dynamite
Well, I really must admit
I love the way you kiss
The way you roll your eyes
It’s kind of cute and nice
Come on, don’t hesitate
Let us go out on a date
Come on, don’t hesitate
You know it’s getting really late
When you’re dancing on the floor
You make me yell
You make me yell for more
A chill runs through my spine
Just to think that you are mine
I like you very much
I like you very much
I like you very much
I like you very much
I like you very much
I like you very much
I like you very much
I like you, I like you very much
The song "Jack" by Phoebe Killdeer and the Short Straws is about falling in love with someone and wanting to spend time with them. The lyrics describe the attraction between the two people and the desire to be alone together. The singer likes the way the person talks and walks and enjoys the sudden movements that they make. They met in June and have been drawn to each other ever since.
The lyrics continue to describe the physical attraction between the two people, with the singer admiring the way the other person moves their hips and dances with their fingertips. The singer also loves the way the other person kisses and rolls their eyes, finding it cute and nice. They urge the other person to go out on a date with them and not to hesitate, as it is getting late.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I like you very much" multiple times, emphasizing the strong feelings of attraction that the singer has for the other person. They make the singer "yell for more" when they dance and give them chills when they think about being together.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s nice the way you talk
I appreciate your conversations with me
It’s nice the way you walk
The way you walk catches my attention
I like your sudden move
Your unexpected actions are attractive to me
We met that night in June
Our relationship started on a specific date in the past
Well, I like you very much
I have strong feelings for you
You know we’re all alone
We have privacy and intimacy
Why don’t we go out of town
Let's leave our current surroundings and explore somewhere else
It’s really quite sublime
Your movements are remarkable and beautiful
The way you move your hips
Your hip movements are particularly captivating
It’s really quite divine
Your dances are heavenly and perfect
See dance your fingertips
The way you move your fingers while dancing is delightful to watch
You know you make me melt
Your presence overwhelms and excites me
You are just like dynamite
Your energy and spark are explosive
Well, I really must admit
I have to confess
I love the way you kiss
Your kisses are enjoyable and special to me
The way you roll your eyes
Your eye movements are endearing
It’s kind of cute and nice
It's sweet and charming
Come on, don’t hesitate
Let's not wait any longer
Let us go out on a date
Let's go out and spend time together
You know it’s getting really late
The time is passing quickly and we should act soon
When you’re dancing on the floor
Your movements on the dance floor are captivating
You make me yell
You excite me so much that I have to shout
You make me yell for more
I want to experience even more of your presence
A chill runs through my spine
I have a strong and thrilling physical response to you
Just to think that you are mine
The idea that you belong to me is exciting and fulfilling
I like you very much
I have deep feelings for you
I like you very much
You are a significant and important person to me
I like you very much
There are many reasons why I am deeply fond of you
I like you, I like you very much
My feelings for you are intense and genuine
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.