FASHION
The Lovemakers Lyrics


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That's a nice shirt you're wearing
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)
Just where are you going?
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]

Overall Meaning

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 🇵🇪

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