“Quicksand” is the third song on La Roux’s eponymous synth-pop debut. The song describes a discomfort Elly experiences as she is unclear about the state of her relationship.
[Intro]
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
[Verse 1]
I'm the obsessor, holding your hand
It seems you have forgotten about your man
Alone in the darkness, my bed's a different land
Your touch intensifies and I'm in the quicksand
[Chorus]
I'm in the quicksand
I'm in the quicksand
[Verse 2]
You're the upsetter, stroking my hand
What's my position? I don't understand
Am I your possession, am I in demand?
Oh, when you turn to me I'm in the quicksand
[Chorus]
I'm in the quicksand
I'm in the quicksand
[Bridge]
You, you moved into my mind again, oh
You walking around rent-free, oh
Oh, I could let you stay
But I'm walking on broken ground again
Oh, oh, when will I learn?
All you do is push me back in the dirt
[Interlude]
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Oh, oh-oh
[Chorus]
I'm in the quicksand (Ooh, ooh)
I'm in the quicksand (Ooh, ooh)
I'm in the quicksand (Ooh, ooh)
I'm in the quicksand (Ooh, ooh)
I'm in the quicksand
Quicksand was written by Ben Langmaid & Elly Jackson.
Quicksand was produced by Ben Langmaid & Elly Jackson.