Santigold - Starstruck
I know she’s known as Santigold now but being the stubborn person that I am, anything from her first album will always been done by Santogold. But despite the mini controversy on her name and the whiny little hipster kids saying it’s a publicity stunt, Santigold still remains to be one of my favorite breakthrough artists. She’s come a long way from her punk days with former band Stiffed and now she’s conquering the electro/dub scene.
Starstruck is the grimiest of tracks from her debut, backed by crunk like bass and blaring synths. Santi adds her unique vocals and harsh lyrics as the song climaxes with the addition of the rough adlib of ‘Hey’ that would make Lil’ Jon jealous. Trust, this is one song for the electro clubs and to be rattled in your trunk.
So people, please stop with the comparisons to M.I.A., Santigold just proved she’s her own hit cranking machine.
LyricsDo it again
And I’ll see you tomorrow
I want to get it
You’ve got something to borrow
Can’t make it feel right on my own
That’s when I turn you on again
I buy it, but it don’t measure up
What is the missed ingredient?
I, I see you fade
I, I see you fade away
I, I see you fade
I, I see you fade away
Under the skin
It’s not so easy to swallow
Don’t reel me in
To find my dreams are so hollow
What is it you got I don’t get?
I watch you fumbling again
Look dreamy behind your cigarette
Know it ain’t true now
I, I see you fade
I, I see you fade away
I, I see you fade
I, I see you fade away
We all find you easy, so amuse us
Don’t get too heady you might abuse luck
You’re starstruck
I, I see you fade
I, I see you fade away
I, I see you fade
I, I see you fade away
- michi
