Story Behind The Song

The song explores, in a manner of fact way, themes of love, class and biological imperatives - how a feminine desire for money/ status and a male desire for beuaty can leave both at cross purposes.

Song Description

An infectious, radio friendly dance pop track driven by a classic "west coast" piano line in the manner of a George Michael or Steely Dan. Classic radio friendly production courtesy veteran UK mix engineer Paul Gomersall (Kate Bush, George Michael, Phil Collins, Blur)

Lyrics

[Its taken hold
Got me laid out cold
And I still hold on
Save me now]

Just like clockwork
The beat of my heart
Ticking over slowly
As I brace for the next part
Im getting lonely
Im thinking of you
Just a feeling Ive got
And its not one Im used to
Your heartbreaking cheekbones
Your porcelain skin
You can see right through me
But you dont let no light in
Youre pretty like crystal
Yet brittle like glass
You can overcome me at a glance
From a cool heart

Its just that I wanted to say to you
That if the boys want looks
And the girls want money
Love doesnt stand a chance
And we can hope against hope
But its a sure thing honey
Love doesnt stand a chance

Just like romance
I looked in your eyes
And you stared right back
For what felt like a lifetime
I wanted to marry Id father your kids
But Ill never afford you
Heaven knows what the price is
Youre smarter than I am
You hold all your cards
I can tell when youre lying
But it dont get me too far
A distant horizon
A glittering star
Dont you be my Estella
Dont you fade away too far

My E.S.P is the state of the art
And I can see you chained
To a richer mans heart
I can see me loving you from afar

Boys want looks....