The first single by the kitsch-pop producer, The Real Tuesday Weld's alter ego, Stephen Coates, this song is rife with vintage-sounding synths and organs, with a strong Hip-Hop breakbeat driving it forward, giving it a danceable, yet lounge-like feel.
The lyrics are about falling in love, and contain all manners of wordplay and the occasional double entendre. They're sung by Lloyd Cole, himself an accomplished artist. His voice sounds almost like a whisper, and really lends a warmth and intensity to the song.
(French Speaking)
Well, I don't believe in love
Until I'm in love
And I don't know if it's a miracle
Or just chemicals in us
And though it's written in the stars
You're from Venus
I'm from Mars
And, now it's the pop-psychology, not love
That keeps us worlds apart.
L'amour et la morte
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Well, I know that I'm confused
Got a heart like an exit wound
But the fact one day it all might break
Is what makes it all seem true
So there ain't no need for us,
For lawyers and priests because
If ya say you love me until I die
Then maybe that's enough
L'amour et la morte
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L'amour et la morte
(French Speaking)
No, I don't believe in love
Until I'm in love
And I don't know if it's a miracle
Or just a chemical in us
L'amour et la morte
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L'amour et la morte
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L'amour et la morte
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L'amour et la morte
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Well I don't believe in love
Until... I'm in love
IIRC, "l'amour et le morte" refers to the French phrase "la petite morte", or a sexual climax. Sort of lends a different meaning to the song...
More information about The Real Tuesday Weld can be found at http://www.tuesdayweld.com, and samples can be found at the aforementioned site or at http://www.audiogalaxy.com.