The opening track of St. Vincent’s third album, Strange Mercy describes a sexually active dominatrix and her loyal wounded client who’s desperate for some emotional connection through the usual whips and chains.
The song takes its title from the French 1972 film of the same name.
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[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
[Bridge]
No kisses, no real names
No kisses, no real names
[Verse 2]
Who will hear
Hear your word
Ring, ring phone
Send you home
Find my heels
Heal my hurt
White, white shirt
Back to work
[Chorus]
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the afternoon
Chloe in the Afternoon was written by St. Vincent.
Chloe in the Afternoon was produced by John Congleton.
St. Vincent released Chloe in the Afternoon on Mon Sep 12 2011.