Femme Fatale
Tom Tom Club Lyrics
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You better watch your step
She is going to break your heart in two
It's true
It's not hard to realize
Just look into her false colored eyes
She'll build you up just to put you down
'Cause everybody knows
She's a femme fatale
The things she does to please
She's a femme fatale
She's just a little tease
She's a femme fatale
See the way she walks
Hear the way she talks
You're written in her book
You're number 37
Have a look
She is going to play you for a fool
Yes, it's true
Little boy she's from the street
Before you start you're already beat
She is going to smile
Just to make you frown
Oh, what a clown
'Cause every body knows
She's a femme fatale
The things she does to please
She's a femme fatale
She's just a little tease
She's a femme fatale
See the way she walks
Hear the way she talks
'Cause everybody knows
She's a femme fatale
The things she does to please
She's a femme fatale
She's just a little tease
She's a femme fatale
Wow-oh-wow-ow-wow
She's a femme fatale
The song "Femme Fatale" by Tom Tom Club portrays a warning about a deceitful and manipulative woman. The lyrics suggest that the woman, referred to as a "femme fatale," will lure in men with her charming appearance and demeanor only to ultimately break their hearts. The song opens with the line "Here she comes, you better watch your step," warning the listener to be careful around her.
The lyrics continue to describe the woman's actions, revealing that she will use her false persona to build up a person's confidence, only to let them down shortly after. The lyrics also suggest that this woman has a history of doing this to many others, as the person being sung to is "written in her book, number 37." The lyrics reinforce the idea that this woman is a "femme fatale," which is French for "lethal woman," and that everyone knows about her deceiving actions.
Overall, the song "Femme Fatale" serves as a cautionary tale about a woman who is not as she appears. The lyrics suggest that one should be wary of someone who seems too good to be true and that appearances can be deceiving, especially when it comes to matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Here she comes
A woman with deceitful intentions is about to enter your life.
You better watch your step
Be cautious and careful in every step you take around her.
She is going to break your heart in two
She will cause you immense emotional pain and heartbreak.
It's true
These statements are not lies or exaggerations.
It's not hard to realize
It's easy to see the truth about her.
Just look into her false colored eyes
Her eyes are deceptive and do not reflect her true nature.
She'll build you up just to put you down
She will elevate you just to bring you down later on.
What a clown
She is foolish and ridiculous for playing such games with your emotions.
Cause everybody knows
It's common knowledge that she is a deceitful woman.
She's a femme fatale
She is a seductive and dangerous woman who uses her charm to manipulate people.
The things she does to please
She will do anything to gain your trust and affection, regardless of how harmful it may be to you.
She's just a little tease
She enjoys teasing and leading people on with no intention of following through.
See the way she walks
Her gait is indicative of her confidence and manipulation tactics.
Hear the way she talks
Her voice and speech patterns suggest a false sense of sincerity and vulnerability.
You're written in her book
You are now a part of the list of her conquests and victims.
You're number 37
You are not the first and certainly won't be the last to fall for this woman's charms.
Have a look
Take a closer look and pay attention to her actions.
She is going to play you for a fool
She will deceive you and make you look foolish.
Yes, it's true
This is the reality of what will happen if you fall for her tricks.
Little boy she's from the street
She comes from a tough background and knows how to survive in difficult situations.
Before you start you're already beat
You're already at a disadvantage before you even try to pursue her.
She is going to smile
She will use her seductive charm to lure you in.
Just to make you frown
She will then use these same tactics to turn on you and cause you pain.
Oh, what a clown
She is a foolish person for finding delight in such manipulative behavior.
Wow-oh-wow-ow-wow
The chorus serves as a reminder of how dangerous and captivating she can be.
She's a femme fatale
The chorus repeats the idea that she is a seductive and dangerous woman.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lou Reed
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DELVIS SHANNSLEY
Harmonium – Tina Weymouth
Keyboards [Synth-orchestra, Synth-femme Voices] – Jerry Harrison
Lead Guitar – Lou Reed
Slide Guitar – David Byrne
Tambourine – Mark Roule
bill nutt
In other words - Talking Heads and Lou Reed.
Stephen Welch
The greatest cover!
europis888
Tina on lead vocals of Talking Heads, transformer on new Blondie. Great Tina.
Stormchet
I don’t mind there later artwork but what happened to the insanely detailed stuff.
Jean Duez
The new Nico...
Cristian Ruggero
Duran duran versión the best