Method of Modern Love
Saint Etienne
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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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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.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in their eighth studio album, "Words and Music by Saint Etienne", which was released in 2012.
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Release Information"Method of Modern Love" was released as the first single from the album in January 2012.
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Song ThemeThe song explores the theme of modern love, specifically the use of technology for dating and romantic communication.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Method of Modern Love" is directed by the novelist and filmmaker Paul Kelly, a long-term collaborator of the band.
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Stand-Alone EPAside 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.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough 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.
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SongwritingThe track was written by the core members of Saint Etienne - Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs, and Sarah Cracknell.
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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.
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GenreSaint 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.
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Collaborative WorkThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often praise the song for its catchy, upbeat rhythm and clever lyrics about the intricacies of dating in the digital age.
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DurationThe duration of the "Method of Modern Love" track is approximately five minutes.
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LegacyOver the years, the song has become recognized as a signature piece of Saint Etienne's discography.
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