And of course, Sid Luscious.
Sid Luscious and The Pants had the look and the sound the world didn’t know it craved. Teenage prodigies, they quickly rose to prominence in 1983 – barely able to drive themselves to rehearsal!
Showcase performances around the world followed, as did a recording contract. Sid Luscious and The Pants were primed for great success. The press machine had geared up to prepare everyone for what the band called “Maximum New Wave”.
And then the bottom fell out of their world. Holed up in various studios for almost a year, they struggled with technology, the record business, and each other. For reasons unknown, their record company decided not to release the completed record and dropped the band from their contract.
Sid mysteriously vanished shortly thereafter and the band went their separate ways. And just as suddenly as they had been headliners, 1984’s “next big thing” became an all-but-forgotten footnote.
Now, 20 years later, the band has re-formed. They’re in their mid-30s. They have a new, young keyboard player. Their legendary album “Life, Style” was (re-)released in late 2005.
Automatic
Sid Luscious and the Pants Lyrics
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Tonight it's like any other
Time you take from me, you give to me
My beautiful lover
I can't help the way it feels
The touch, the sting
The hunger never stops anyway
You're at large and you're in charge
Alright, it's time for another
Taste of what you got
It's what I want over and over
I can't keep you by my side
You won't stay the night
So close, so far, don't stop
It's clear who's on top
It's automatic
It's automatic with you
It's automatic, it's true
I like to think I'm in control but I know
I love to feel too much to let go
I tell myself I won't pick up when you call
I tell myself it's alright when it's no good at all
It's automatic
It's automatic with you
It's automatic, it's true
The song "Automatic" by Sid Luscious and the Pants is an ode to a lover who has a dominant hold over the singer. The lyrics suggest a sense of helplessness on the part of the singer, who falls under the spell of this lover. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's automatic," emphasizing the idea that the singer's attraction to the lover is something that happens instinctively, without thought or control.
The opening lines of the song are both praise and resignation, as the singer notes that the lover looks good, but also implies that this is nothing out of the ordinary. The lover takes time away from the singer, but also gives something back, suggesting that the singer is willing to make sacrifices for this relationship. The next few lines describe the intensity of the attraction, as the touch and sting of the lover is both painful and addictive.
The second verse emphasizes the power dynamic between the lovers, with the lover being described as being "at large" and "in charge." The singer seems to be a willing participant, however, as they want more of what the lover has to offer. The bridge of the song is where the singer acknowledges that they are not in control, but they love the feeling too much to resist. The repetition of the phrase "It's automatic" suggests that the singer has surrendered their will to the power of the attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
You're looking good, I knew you would
I think you look amazing tonight and I expected you to.
Tonight it's like any other
Tonight is just another night, nothing special.
Time you take from me, you give to me
When we're together, time seems to fly by but it feels worth it.
My beautiful lover
I think you're beautiful and I love being with you.
I can't help the way it feels
I can't control how my body reacts to you.
The touch, the sting
Your touch makes me feel alive, even if it hurts sometimes.
The hunger never stops anyway
I always want more of you, it's like an insatiable need.
So I do what you say
I'll do whatever you want me to do because I want to please you.
You're at large and you're in charge
You're in control of this situation and I'm following your lead.
Alright, it's time for another
Let's keep the good times rolling, I'm ready for more.
Taste of what you got
I want more of you, I want to experience everything you have to offer.
It's what I want over and over
I never tire of you, I want you again and again.
I can't keep you by my side
You don't stay with me for long and it makes me sad.
You won't stay the night
You always leave after we're done and it hurts.
So close, so far, don't stop
Despite the distance between us, I want to keep going and not stop.
It's clear who's on top
You're the one in control here and I know it.
It's automatic
This connection we have is like clockwork, natural and effortless.
It's automatic with you
I can always count on this automatic connection when I'm with you.
It's automatic, it's true
This automatic connection between us is both real and undeniable.
I like to think I'm in control but I know
I pretend that I'm in control of this situation but deep down I know I'm not.
I love to feel too much to let go
I'm addicted to the way you make me feel and I can't walk away.
I tell myself I won't pick up when you call
I try to resist your advances but I always give in.
I tell myself it's alright when it's no good at all
I try to justify our unhealthy relationship to myself but I know it's wrong.
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Written by: Alexander Kirk
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