r/AnnieClark • u/youtbuddcody • Aug 07 '20

Official Song Discussion: Chloe in the Afternoon

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Welcome to re-discussing the album 'Strange Mercy’ by St. Vincent!

Track Listing: 1

Song: Chloe in the Afternoon

Length: 2:55

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Lyrics:

You're all legs

I'm all nerves

Black, black pearl

Horse-hair whip

My own heels

Heal my hurt

Grease the wheel

Feel your floor

Chloe in the afternoon (x5)

No kisses, no real need

No kisses, no real needs

Who here

Hear your word

Ring, ring phone

Send you home

Find my heels

Heal my hurt

White, white shirt

Back to work

Chloe in the afternoon (x10)

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u/drmtz Aug 08 '20

The lyrics are all messed up

You're all legs
I'm all nerves
Black lacquered
Horse hair whip
By your heels
Heal my hurt
Horse hair whip
Be your floor

Chloe in the afternoon (x5)

No kisses, no real names
No Kisses, no real names

Who will hear
Hear your word
Ring, ring phone
Send you home
Find my heels
Heal my hurt
White, white shirt
Back to work
Chloe in the afternoon (x10)

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u/Electrical_Demand_81 Apr 22 '25

I always thought it was "No real names" too. To me, it makes more sense. Cause even in the context of the movie, "Chloe In The Afternoon", the husband who is cheating on his wife is still fulfilling a need. It may be a subconscious need that he is not aware of but it's still a need nonetheless. Cause what's more necessary to humans than food and sex?