2) Dark minimal/synth from US, most of their tracks are very instrumental.
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3) Vogue is a UK female dance trio. This is the band whose tracks appear on this page.
4) Vogue was a handle/alias used by Magnus Högdahl (Vacuum) during the 1990s. Although a musician himself, he is perhaps best known as one of two people behind the Fasttracker 2 sequencer/sampler software.
Be Like The Sun
Vogue Lyrics
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THESE SHINY SHINY EYES NEED A BRIGHT RESILIANT SMILE.
BE LIKE THE SUN, COME OUT AND SHINE SHINE SHINE.
I NOTICED YOU ARE TRYING TO COMMUNICATE WITH ME.
WOULD IT MAKE YOU FEEL SAFE IF I PLAYED THE SOCIAL THING?
SHINE, SHINE, SHINE. A SECURITY AS WEAK AS A CHILD WITH A DISEASE.
The lyrics of Vogue's song Be Like The Sun convey a message of vulnerability and self-discovery. The singer is aware of the way people perceive her and is questioning her own identity. The reference to "nice civilian eyes" implies a certain amount of distance between the singer and the person she is addressing. Her "shiny shiny eyes" are a metaphor for her desire to be noticed and appreciated but she feels a need to put on a "bright resilient smile" to hide her insecurities. The line "be like the sun" is a call to action, urging the singer to embrace her inner strength and shine, but it is also a reminder that with light comes heat and exposure.
The second verse further explores the theme of communication and social interaction. The singer is aware that the other person is trying to connect with her but she is unsure if playing the social game is the right thing to do. The line "a security as weak as a child with a disease" is a powerful metaphor, suggesting that the singer's need for acceptance is rooted in a deep insecurity. The song ends on a note of ambiguity, leaving the listener to wonder if the singer will embrace her own power and shine or continue to hide behind a facade.
Line by Line Meaning
I SEE YOU LOOK AT ME WITH YOUR NICE CIVILIAN EYES
I can sense that you are observing me with curiosity and possibly judgment as a person not typically in my environment.
THESE SHINY SHINY EYES NEED A BRIGHT RESILIANT SMILE.
In order to truly connect and show myself to you, I must have a confidence and radiance that reflects positively through my eyes and smile.
BE LIKE THE SUN, COME OUT AND SHINE SHINE SHINE.
I must strive to be like the sun, radiating powerful energy and light to illuminate my true self and draw others near.
I NOTICED YOU ARE TRYING TO COMMUNICATE WITH ME.
I am aware of your attempts to communicate with me and I am open to establishing a connection.
WOULD IT MAKE YOU FEEL SAFE IF I PLAYED THE SOCIAL THING?
In order to make you more comfortable and to establish trust, I am willing to conform to social norms that may not align with my true self.
SHINE, SHINE, SHINE. A SECURITY AS WEAK AS A CHILD WITH A DISEASE.
By continuing to radiate positive energy and projecting confidence, I can create a sense of security for myself that is stronger than the vulnerability of a sickly child.
Contributed by Nathaniel R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.