The band was originally formed in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1990 by friends Merritt and (percussionist/pianist/vocalist) Claudia Gonson. While 1991's Distant Plastic Trees and 1992's The Wayward Bus (now most easily available together as a compilation, The Wayward Bus / Distant Plastic Trees) are sung by Susan Anway (b. 1951 - d. 2021), all subsequent albums are principally sung by Merritt himself.
Longtime members include: Gonson, (cellist) Sam Davol, and (banjo player/guitarist) John Woo. Contributors include (but are not limited to) the singers Susan Anway, Dudley Klute, Shirley Simms, and LD Beghtol, and the accordionist/writer Daniel Handler (famous for writing the childrens' books A Series of Unfortunate Events under the alias Lemony Snicket).
Their most popular and best-selling album to date is 69 Love Songs issued on Merge Records as a triple album filled with many fairly short songs that are reminiscent of early Beatles productions.
The album is notable for its employment of many unorthodox musical arrangements and downright impressive quantity of material presented. Instruments used on this album include the ukulele, banjo, accordion, cello, mandolin, piano, flute, xylophone guitars, various percussion instruments, and a standard setup of synths and effects. It features several guest vocalists on several different tracks. The album is a three CD set, released in the US as three separate albums (also available as a boxed set) and in the UK as a triple album.
The album i (2004, Nonesuch Records) continues Merritt's fixation on the concept album, with each of the 14 songs beginning with the letter (and often the pronoun) "I".
The album Distortion, was released through Nonesuch on the 15th January 2008 and introduced noise pop to the array of styles utilized in their music. The album's release was followed by a sold-out U.S. tour starting in February. Additional albums followed in 2010, 2012, 2017, and 2020.
Stephin Merritt is involved in several other musical projects: The 6ths (featuring different guest performers on every track), The Gothic Archies (songs dealing humorously with dark themes) and Future Bible Heroes (with music written by Chris Ewen)
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Infatuation
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics
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With your gyration
That's my fixation, I'm (infatuated with you)
Infatuated with you (infatuated with)
Thumping to the thumping
Jumping to the pumping
Leaping to the beeping thing on the dance floor
Thumping to the pumping
Pumping to the jumping
Beeping to the leaping thing on the dance floor
Infatuation
With your gyration
That's my fixation, I'm (infatuated with you)
Infatuated with you (infatuated with)
Infatuation
With your gyration
That's my fixation, I'm (infatuated with you)
Infatuated with you (infatuated with)
Thumping to the thumping
Jumping to the pumping
Leaping to the beeping thing on the dance floor
Thumping to the pumping
Pumping to the jumping
Beeping to the leaping thing on the dance floor
Infatuation
With your gyration
That's my fixation, I'm (infatuated with you)
Infatuated with you (infatuated with)
Infatuation
With your gyration
The song Infatuation by The Magnetic Fields is an ode to the all-consuming feeling of infatuation. The singer of the song is completely taken in by the person they are infatuated with, unable to resist their gyrations and fixated on their movements on the dance floor. The thumping and pumping of the music serve as a backdrop for the singer's obsession, as they leap and jump along, driven by their feelings.
The lyrics are repetitive, emphasizing the intensity of the singer's infatuation. The line "Infatuated with you" is repeated throughout, almost like a mantra, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves of their feelings. The use of beeping to describe the thing on the dance floor adds to the frenzied atmosphere of the song, as if the singer is caught up in a whirlwind of emotions.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being completely enamored with someone, unable to resist their charms and obsessed with every little thing they do.
Line by Line Meaning
Infatuation
With your gyration
I am captivated by your movements and find myself growing increasingly attracted to you.
That's my fixation, I'm (infatuated with you)
Infatuated with you (infatuated with)
My attention is completely focused on you and my feelings for you have grown beyond simple attraction.
Thumping to the thumping
Jumping to the pumping
Leaping to the beeping thing on the dance floor
I am fully immersed in the energy of the dance floor and am moving in sync with the music, entranced by the atmosphere.
Thumping to the pumping
Pumping to the jumping
Beeping to the leaping thing on the dance floor
I am completely caught up in the rhythm of the music and find myself becoming one with the dance floor.
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