Tropical Chancer
La Roux
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He'll take the money and the food that's in your hand But you have to understand that he's a dreamer Living my life within a mile you could believe This place turns honest men to thieves And I could see it in his eyes He was the type to sail off in the night I met him through a dancer Didn't know he was a tropical chancer A tropical chancer, didn't know he was a tropical chancer I met him through a dancer Didn't know he was a tropical chancer A tropical chancer, didn't know he was a tropical chancer He'll trade your loving for the things he's never seen The places he has never been Oh but remember he is just a good pretender And he doesn't give his love away for free And I could see it in his eyes He was the type to sail off in the night I met him through a dancer Didn't know he was a tropical chancer A tropical chancer, didn't know he was a tropical chancer I met him through a dancer Didn't know he was a tropical chancer A tropical chancer, didn't know he was a tropical chancer I met him through a dancer Didn't know he was a tropical chancer A tropical chancer, didn't know he was a tropical chancer I met him through a dancer Didn't know he was a tropical chancer A tropical chancer, didn't know he was a tropical chancer
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Written by: JEFF BHASKER, GRACE JONES, ELLY JACKSON, IAN SHERWIN
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Tropical Chancer" is a song from the second studio album, "Trouble in Paradise," of the British synthpop act, La Roux.
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GenreThis track carries an 80s disk synth-pop vibe which has been fused with Caribbean and tropical aesthetics, creating an innovative hybrid sound.
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Release DateThe song, along with the album, was released on 18 July 2014.
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Chart PerformanceThough "Tropical Chancer" didn't make it to the mainstream UK Singles Chart, "Trouble in Paradise" peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart.
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LyricsThe song lyrically explores the story of an individual who is a risk-taker and a bit of a sponger, living off others.
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Critical Reception"Tropical Chancer" was generally well-received by critics. It was praised for its refreshing sound and catchy melody.
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Artist's CommentLa Roux, aka Elly Jackson, once mentioned that the song was initially met with hesitation as it differed from her usual style. However, it turned out to be a fan favorite from the "Trouble in Paradise" album.
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Writing CreditsElly Jackson is credited as the co-writer of this song along with her then-collaborator, Ben Langmaid.
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ConceptThe song carries the theme of disconnection and swindling, telling the story of a freeloading friend who takes too much advantage of a good situation.
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Unique ElementOne interesting element of this song is the Cocktail Chorus, which gives it a unique Caribbean vibe, setting it apart from the rest of the singles from the album.
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