FASHION
The Lovemakers Lyrics
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Oooh and look at those shoes
You're dressed like you don't have a worry at all
(Why thank you)
Just look at those pants
How much did they cost?
Girl, you've got nothing to worry about
(I know)
Ooh lookin' like that
You must be breaking some kinda law
[Chorus]
You're a slave to fashion
And everyone knows
You're lookin' good from your head to your toe
Where did you get your hair done?
And where do you shop?
Paris ain't one of your subway stops
Is that bag a Versace?
Or a Louis Vuitton?
I just can't seem to keep up at all
(Oh please)
All I'm tryin' to say here
Is girl you're lookin' good
I can't believe we're standing in the same room
[Chorus]
The Lovemakers' song Fashion is a playful tune about a woman who is dressed in impeccable fashion. The song opens with the lyric "That's a nice shirt you're wearing, Oooh and look at those shoes," which complements the woman's attire. The song goes on to describe the woman's clothing items one by one and how much they must have cost. Although the woman is well dressed and looks great, the singer points out that she is likely a "slave to fashion," suggesting that perhaps she puts too much emphasis on material possessions and trends.
The chorus reinforces this idea, stating that everyone knows the woman is a slave to fashion, but she looks good either way. The lyrics seem to suggest that while looking good is important, it should not be the be-all and end-all. The song is a lighthearted commentary on the fashion-obsessed culture that many people, particularly women, have been raised in. The Lovemakers manage to pull off a tongue-in-cheek commentary on fashion while also making listeners want to dance along.
Line by Line Meaning
That's a nice shirt you're wearing
I'm acknowledging your clothing choice and complimenting it
Oooh and look at those shoes
I'm admiring your footwear
You're dressed like you don't have a worry at all
Your outfit gives off the impression that you have no concerns or stress
(Why thank you)
You responded to my compliment
Just look at those pants
I'm taking notice of your pants
How much did they cost?
I'm curious about the price of your pants
Girl, you've got nothing to worry about
I'm reassuring you that you look great
(I know)
You're responding to my compliment and reassurance
Just where are you going?
I'm curious about your destination
Ooh lookin' like that
Your outfit makes you look intriguing or attractive
You must be breaking some kinda law
I'm jokingly suggesting that your outfit is so good, it should be illegal
[Chorus]
This is the chorus of the song
You're a slave to fashion
I'm saying that you're heavily influenced by the trends and styles of the fashion world
And everyone knows
This is a widely known fact about you
You're lookin' good from your head to your toe
Your appearance, from head to toe, is impressive or attractive
Where did you get your hair done?
I'm curious about your hairstylist
And where do you shop?
I'm curious about your fashion shopping habits
Paris ain't one of your subway stops
I'm implying that you have expensive taste in fashion and probably shop in higher-end stores
Is that bag a Versace?
I'm guessing the brand of your handbag
Or a Louis Vuitton?
I'm suggesting another high-end brand that your bag could be from
I just can't seem to keep up at all
I'm struggling to keep pace with your fashion choices or knowledge
(Oh please)
You're brushing off my comment or compliment
All I'm tryin' to say here
I'm attempting to convey a message
Is girl you're lookin' good
The message I'm trying to convey is that you look great
I can't believe we're standing in the same room
I'm impressed by your appearance and feel like I'm in the presence of someone famous or important
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: David Bowie
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Marco Polo
Great underrated track 🇵🇪