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Lipstick Lover by Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe
Artist Biography For Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe Born Janelle Monáe Robinson On December 1 1985 In Kansas City Kansas Is An American Singer Songwriter Dancer Producer Actor And Performer. They Moved To New York To Study Theatre At The American Musical And Dramatic Academy. Their Original Plan Was To Pursue A Career On Broadway But They Soon Changed Their Mind And Returned To Music. After Moving To Atlanta Georgia In 2003 Monáe Founded The Wondaland Arts Society With Like-Minded Young Artists And Made A Couple Of Appearances On OutKast's 2006 Album Idlewild Where They Are Featured On The Songs "Call The Law" And "In Your Dreams". By 2007 Monáe Was Ready To Release Her First Solo Work Titled Metropolis. It Was Originally Conceived As A Concept Album In Four Parts Or Suites Which Were To Be Released Through Her Website And Mp3 Download Sites. After The Release Of The First Part Of The Series Metropolis Suite I Of IV The Chase In Mid-2007 These Plans Were Altered Following Them Signing With Sean "Diddy" Combs' Label Bad Boy Records Later In The Year. The Label Gave An Official And Physical Release To The First Suite In August 2008 Which Was Retitled Metropolis The Chase Suite Special Edition And Included Two New Tracks. The EP Was Generally Well-Received By Critics Gaining Monáe A 2009 Grammy Nomination In The Best Urban/Alternative Performance For Their Single "Many Moons" Festival Appearances And Opening Slots For The Indie Pop Band Of Montreal. Monáe Also Toured As The Opening Act For Band No Doubt On Their Summer 2009 Tour. In A November 2009 Interview Monáe Revealed The Title And Concept Behind Her Album The ArchAndroid. The Second And Third Suites Of Metropolis Are Combined Into This Full-Length Release In Which Monáe's Alter-Ego Cindi Mayweather - Also The Protagonist Of Metropolis The Chase Suite - Becomes A Messiah-Like Figure To The Android Community Of Metropolis.
Frogtoon Music - Song Info: Lipstick Lover
Janelle-Monáe - The Age Of Pleasure
"Lipstick Lover" Is A Sensual And Provocative Exploration Of Intimate Desire And The Power Dynamics Within A Sexual Relationship. Through The Use Of Vivid Imagery And Explicit Language Monáe Delves Into The Physical And Emotional Aspects Of A Passionate Encounter. The Repeated Phrase "Lipstick Lover Lover Lover" Serves As Both A Nod To The Physical Act Of Wearing Lipstick And A Metaphorical Representation Of A Lover Who Leaves Their Mark Both Physically And Emotionally. This Person Holds A Special Place In Monáe's Life As They Are Her "number One Select". The Lipstick On Her Neck Signifies Both An Intimate Connection And A Sense Of Possession Further Highlighting The Intensity Of The Relationship. The Verses Of The Song Focus On The Physicality Of The Encounter With Lyrics Like "Hands Around My Waist So You Know What's Comin' Next" And "I Just Wanna Feel A Little Tongue". Monáe's Desire For This Connection Is Palpable As She Longs For The Touch Of Her Lover's Lips On Hers. However She Acknowledges The Fleeting Nature Of The Encounter Singing "We Don't Have A Long Time". This Adds A Sense Of Urgency To The Song As The Characters Involved Are Seeking Immediate Gratification And Passion. The Refrain Delves Deeper Into The Fantasies And Role-Playing Elements Of The Relationship. Monáe Revels In The "nasty" Talk And Whispers Which Create An Exclusive Intimate World For Her And Her Lover. The Lyrics Also Imply A Desire To Experiment And Push Boundaries As She Entices Her Partner By Suggesting They Try New Things And Scenarios. The Idea Of Making A Movie And Writing Their Own Script Further Emphasizes Their Desire To Explore Their Fantasies Without Inhibitions. The Pre-Chorus And Chorus Of The Song Highlight Monáe's Dedication And Willingness To Invest In This Intense Connection. She's Willing To Take Her Time And Prioritize The Physical Pleasure That Comes With The Relationship Proudly Declaring "For Your Love I'll Take My Time" And "I'll Do Anything For My Lipstick Lover". Monáe's Devotion To Her Lover Is Unwavering As She's Willing To Go To Great Lengths To Please And Satisfy Them Within The Bounds Of Their Intimate Encounters. Overall "Lipstick Lover" Showcases Janelle Monáe's Unabashed Exploration Of Desire Passion And The Complexities Of Sexual Relationships. By Delving Into These Themes Monáe Creates A Provocative And Authentic Portrayal Of Intimacy Highlighting The Empowering Elements Of A Consensual And Passionate Connection.
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Janelle Monáe Born Janelle Monáe Robinson On December 1 1985 In Kansas City Kansas Is An American Singer Songwriter Dancer Producer Actor And Performer. They Moved To New York To Study Theatre At The American Musical And Dramatic Academy. Their Original Plan Was To Pursue A Career On Broadway But They Soon Changed Their Mind And Returned To Music. After Moving To Atlanta Georgia In 2003 Monáe Founded The Wondaland Arts Society With Like-Minded Young Artists And Made A Couple Of Appearances On OutKast's 2006 Album Idlewild Where They Are Featured On The Songs "Call The Law" And "In Your Dreams". By 2007 Monáe Was Ready To Release Her First Solo Work Titled Metropolis. It Was Originally Conceived As A Concept Album In Four Parts Or Suites Which Were To Be Released Through Her Website And Mp3 Download Sites. After The Release Of The First Part Of The Series Metropolis Suite I Of IV The Chase In Mid-2007 These Plans Were Altered Following Them Signing With Sean "Diddy" Combs' Label Bad Boy Records Later In The Year. The Label Gave An Official And Physical Release To The First Suite In August 2008 Which Was Retitled Metropolis The Chase Suite Special Edition And Included Two New Tracks. The EP Was Generally Well-Received By Critics Gaining Monáe A 2009 Grammy Nomination In The Best Urban/Alternative Performance For Their Single "Many Moons" Festival Appearances And Opening Slots For The Indie Pop Band Of Montreal. Monáe Also Toured As The Opening Act For Band No Doubt On Their Summer 2009 Tour. In A November 2009 Interview Monáe Revealed The Title And Concept Behind Her Album The ArchAndroid. The Second And Third Suites Of Metropolis Are Combined Into This Full-Length Release In Which Monáe's Alter-Ego Cindi Mayweather - Also The Protagonist Of Metropolis The Chase Suite - Becomes A Messiah-Like Figure To The Android Community Of Metropolis.
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"Lipstick Lover" is a sensual and provocative exploration of intimate desire and the power dynamics within a sexual relationship. Through the use of vivid imagery and explicit language, Monáe delves into the physical and emotional aspects of a passionate encounter.
The repeated phrase, "Lipstick lover, lover, lover" serves as both a nod to the physical act of wearing lipstick and a metaphorical representation of a lover who leaves their mark, both physically and emotionally. This person holds a special place in Monáe's life, as they are her "number one select". The lipstick on her neck signifies both an intimate connection and a sense of possession, further highlighting the intensity of the relationship.
The verses of the song focus on the physicality of the encounter, with lyrics like "Hands around my waist so you know what's comin' next" and "I just wanna feel a little tongue". Monáe's desire for this connection is palpable, as she longs for the touch of her lover's lips on hers. However, she acknowledges the fleeting nature of the encounter, singing, "We don't have a long time". This adds a sense of urgency to the song, as the characters involved are seeking immediate gratification and passion.
The refrain delves deeper into the fantasies and role-playing elements of the relationship. Monáe revels in the "nasty" talk and whispers, which create an exclusive, intimate world for her and her lover. The lyrics also imply a desire to experiment and push boundaries, as she entices her partner by suggesting they try new things and scenarios. The idea of making a movie and writing their own script further emphasizes their desire to explore their fantasies without inhibitions.
The pre-chorus and chorus of the song highlight Monáe's dedication and willingness to invest in this intense connection. She's willing to take her time and prioritize the physical pleasure that comes with the relationship, proudly declaring, "For your love, I'll take my time" and "I'll do anything for my lipstick lover". Monáe's devotion to her lover is unwavering, as she's willing to go to great lengths to please and satisfy them within the bounds of their intimate encounters.
Overall, "Lipstick Lover" showcases Janelle Monáe's unabashed exploration of desire, passion, and the complexities of sexual relationships. By delving into these themes, Monáe creates a provocative and authentic portrayal of intimacy, highlighting the empowering elements of a consensual and passionate connection. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.