Lyrics
Speedy London girl a west one queen of the night
Describing a fast-paced, fashionable woman from the western part of London who holds dominance or importance in the nightlife scene.
Her hair was blue chopped and abused and her skin just a sickly white
Details the appearance of the woman, emphasizing her unconventional style with blue hair and a pale complexion, possibly indicating a rebellious or alternative lifestyle.
She would pogo around the dance floor in her inexpensive shoes
Depicts her energetic dancing in cheap shoes, engaging in a specific dance style called "pogoing," commonly associated with punk rock music.
She be bopping to the rock and roll
She enthusiastically dances to rock and roll music and engages in a bit of reckless behavior by throwing plastic glasses.
And throwing plastic glasses just for something to do
Describes the observer's fascination with her graceful movements and synchronization with the music.
Captivated watching her sweet body moving in perfect time
Setting the scene in a hot club where dub music and a song by the band MC5 are being played, contributing to the ambiance.
It was hot in the club they were playing some dub and a number by the MC5's
Intermittently, she smiles at the observer, suggesting awareness of their mutual interest, anticipating a private encounter.
Periodically she'd smile at me I guess she must have known
Implies the expectation of an intimate moment between the observer and the woman by the end of the night.
That before the night was over
Reflects the mystical and captivating effect she has on the observer, both during the morning and throughout the night.
I was going to take her somewhere we could be alone
Expresses how she creates a unique and special kind of enchantment, unlike anything experienced before.
She made magic in the morning and she made it all through the night
Repeated chorus emphasizing the mesmerizing and magical impact she had on the observer, causing a strong desire for further encounters.
She made magic for me and she made the magic right
-She made magic in away that nobody did before
-She made magic oh yeah and I wanna get back for more
-She made magic she made magic
Repetitive chorus reinforcing the captivating effect she had on the observer and the desire for more, possibly hinting at regret for not sharing this experience with friends.
She made magic she made magic
-It coulda bin tragic it coulda bin tragic
-She made magic she made magic
-She made magic she showed me lottsa new tricks
-She made magic devastating blue tricks
-She made magic she showed me over new ground
-She made magic I shoulda took the boys round
-She made magic I couldn't keep the pace up
-She made magic I couldn't fill the space up
-She made magic I knew I had to turn round
-She made magic I shoulda took the boys round
-Magic magic magic
Concludes by reaffirming the enchantment and allure she possessed, summarizing her mystical influence as "magic."
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