TASTE is a sensual but energetic R&B/Hip-Hop track that contrasts softer, gentler sounds like bells and chimes with a hard-hitting and almost oppressive 808 sliding bass that slithers between mild trap percussion.
While they’re more reserved in real life, Themme Fatale explores their sexuality through TASTE, a means of expressing an idealized relationship that is not often available for transfeminine people. Basically, TASTE is special in that it is, ironically, just another song about having a good time. Themme Fatale’s motivation in creating the track was to create a situation for themself and other trans people that may not exist, as some trans people seeking casual or committed relationships are forced to hide their relationship for the other person’s sake, are broken up with because of their identity, or even hurt or worse for their transness. TASTE is in a universe where none of that exists, and everyone can explore their sexuality regardless of gender identity.
lyrics
Planting flowers in the garden of passion
You won't convince me with your words take action
'Cause what we're doing right now is just a fraction
Of what'll happen
Satin slip is hanging off of my body
I know there's something that would look better on me and it's you
Just let me know the word
And I'm there
Yeah
I wanna keep you blushing
Don't rush in
We'll take it slow just like we're crushing turned to loving
You need it, I got it, you want it, I'll be right there
Yeah
I know that you want a taste
I can see it on your face
Something that can't be replaced
No
Yeah
I know that you want a
Taste
Just give me the time and place
Baby, I'll be your escape
Oh
Yeah
Yeah
Look
Drops of honey in the dark
Tasting everything I never allowed myself
Indulging in all the sweetness
That lingers in all the sheets when
You bite the apple I'll be what's Eaten
You should know
Even though I'm shy I could still put on a show
Yeah if you need it, I got it, you want it
I'll be right there
Yeah
I know that you want a taste
I can see it on your face
Something that can't be replaced
No
Yeah
I know that you want a
Taste
Just give me the time and place
Baby, I'll be your escape
Oh
Yeah
Yeah
Mold me into your fantasy
I'm feeling lonely and I just need your hands on me
I'll be your clay, your eponymy
Camera-shy but you could show me some photography
Yeah
Purge this body with your desire
Prove I'm a match that could light your fire
I'll be your fuse, I'll be your muse
I wanna be who you think of when you're restless and alone
I know that you want a taste
I can see it on your face
Something that can't be replaced
No
Yeah
I know that you want a
Taste
Just give me the time and place
Baby, I'll be your escape
No
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
credits
released June 12, 2020
art: Mitchell Angelo (@mitchellangeloo on insta!)
Mitski is the one of the only artists that has ever made me feel consistently emotional while listening to all her music. Her lyrics perfectly articulate what I feel, usually. She's honestly a genius! themme fatale
Literally all of her songs are great so I really can't pick just one. Her songwriting is probably my favorite out of many artists- she uses unpredictable chords, great lyrics, and is a great musician! themme fatale
Mel is so incredibly talented and making some of the best indie pop rock in music right now. This is an album that’ll reveal something new every time you listen to it. Simply a must-listen from an awesome artist. giventofly87
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