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Perfume
Let’s get straight to it. ‘Perfume’ is a wonderous dream pop track that arrives with three-month notice of their fourth studio album, Smitten.
The song has echoes of The Cure’s ‘Pictures of You’ and a melodic charm reminiscent of Dolores O’Riordan. The combination is rich and warm. The verse gives flickers of the first album, while the chorus is positively hypnotic. While some say the album is eighties-influenced, I’d probably put a pin in 1992/3 for this song.
‘Perfume’ is the perfect introduction into the new world we’ve created. It’s queer, feminine and romantic and it encapsulates the essence of Smitten.
Heather Baron-Gracie
Perfume Video
Perfume Lyrics
My mother said when I want something I never let it go
Call me obsessed but I don’t mind just as long as it’s all mine
When I saw you I knew it was over
I just laid down and surrendered
Oh laying in the fields with you
Please tell me that we can we make this last forever
ForeverI wanna make, I wanna make you
I wanna make, I wanna make you
I wanna make, I wanna make you
My girl
I wanna make, I wanna make you
I wanna make, I wanna make you
I wanna make, I wanna make you
My world
My world yeahSleep beside me
Come and see my dreams my fears and stay right here
Taste me with your mouth
Believe me I can give you what you need
Your perfume on my skin
Can our love just begin
Won’t you let down your guard and walk into my armsI wanna make, I wanna make you
I wanna make, I wanna make you
I wanna make, I wanna make you
My girl
I wanna make, I wanna make you
I wanna make, I wanna make you
I wanna make, I wanna make you
My world
My world yeah
Smitten Track Listing
The new album, Smitten, will be out on 20th September 2024.
1. Glasgow
2. Not A Love Song
3. Gravity
4. Thinking About You
5. Perfume
6. Last Train Home
7. Kiss Me Again
8. Miss America
9. Hate To Hurt You
10. Seeing Stars
11. Imagination
12. Slow
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