Method of Modern Love

Saint Etienne

About Method of Modern Love

"Method of Modern Love" is a song by English band Saint Etienne. from their greatest hits album London Conversations: The Best of Saint Etienne (2009). It was released by Heavenly Records on 9 February 2009 on limited edition 7" and two limited edition CDs. Strictly speaking, the release is a double A-side with "This Is Tomorrow", though it does not appear on the second CD. "Method of Modern Love" was the only new composition (of three new tracks) included on London Conversations: The Best of Saint Etienne; the other two ("This Is Tomorrow" and "Burnt Out Car") were reworkings of previous songs. The track was written by Hannah Robinson, Matt Prime and Richard X. It was produced by Richard X, while Hannah Robinson featured on background vocals. When asked about how he got involved with the song in an interview with HitQuarters, producer and co-writer Richard X said, "I've been a long time fan of the band and I think it was a few years ago that they asked me to work on a track but I was tied up. Originally I was asked to remix the ‘This Is Tomorrow' track ... That was in line to be a single but I think they decided they'd go for ‘Method' after I played them a rough demo. It was originally done by myself, Hannah Robinson and Matt Prime, but was found to be a good fit for Saint Etienne." 


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2008
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No rules for foolish hearts'

It only takes a moment to rewrite
Every single page, you never know
When you feel your eyes lock and engage
Changing time forever

There's no sense of reason why we're shot
With a bolt of blue
And there's no par for the heart to follow
No-one's side that you have to choose

No rules for foolish hearts
Never looking too hard
That's the method of modern love
One touch is not enough
When you start, you can't stop
That's the method of modern love

You know there's more, there's more to modern love
There's more, there's more to modern love
You know there's more, there's more, there's more to love
There's more, there's more, there's more, there's more

This primitive connection that we have
No resistance to it's a design
And it's our protection, leads to me
And it leads to you

Captured in an instant, saw the sparks
Multiple and fall 
As we align for the next sensation
Coming close, what you waiting for'

No rules for foolish hearts
Never looking too hard
That's the method of modern love
One touch is not enough
When you start, you can't stop
That's the method of modern love

You know there's more, there's more to modern love
There's more, there's more to modern love
You know there's more, there's more, there's more to love
There's more, there's more, there's more, there's more

It's love, love
L-O-V-E
Love, love
L-O-V-E
Oh, it's love, love
L-O-V-E
Love'

No rules for foolish hearts
Never looking too hard
That's the method of modern love
One touch is not enough
When you start, you can't stop
That's the method of modern love

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Saint Etienne

Saint Etienne are an English electronic music band from London, formed in 1990. The band consists of Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs. They are named after the French football team AS Saint-Étienne. more »

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Written by: MATTHEW PRIME, HANNAH ROBINSON, RICHARD X

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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14 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Method of Modern Love" is a pop song by the English band Saint Etienne.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in their eighth studio album, "Words and Music by Saint Etienne", which was released in 2012.
Release Information
"Method of Modern Love" was released as the first single from the album in January 2012.
Song Theme
The song explores the theme of modern love, specifically the use of technology for dating and romantic communication.
Music Video
The music video for "Method of Modern Love" is directed by the novelist and filmmaker Paul Kelly, a long-term collaborator of the band.
Stand-Alone EP
Aside from its inclusion in the studio album, "Method of Modern Love" was also released in its own stand-alone EP in 2009, which included four different remixes of the track.
Chart Performance
Although the song didn't mark a significant performance in major charts, it remains a fan favorite due to its catchy pop tune and reflective lyrics.
Songwriting
The track was written by the core members of Saint Etienne - Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs, and Sarah Cracknell.
Live Performances
"Method of Modern Love" has been performed in many of Saint Etienne's concerts since its release, often received with enthusiasm by the audience.
Genre
Saint Etienne, including the song "Method of Modern Love", is known for their genre-blending music style, combining pop with influences of house, indie, and disco.
Collaborative Work
The song came into being through a collaboration between the band and Richard X, a British music producer known for his work with musicians like Annie, Sugababes, and Liberty X.
Critical Reception
Critics often praise the song for its catchy, upbeat rhythm and clever lyrics about the intricacies of dating in the digital age.
Duration
The duration of the "Method of Modern Love" track is approximately five minutes.
Legacy
Over the years, the song has become recognized as a signature piece of Saint Etienne's discography.

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