Femme Fatale
Lou Reed · Other Songs - Lou Reed
She's going to play you for a fool, it's true
It's not hard to realize
Just look into her false colored eyes
She'll build you up to just put you down
What a clown
Cause everybody knows
The things she does to please
She's just a little tease
See the way she walks, hear the way she talks
You're written in her book
You're number thirty-seven have a look
She's going to play you for a fool, it's true
Little boy on the street
Before you start you're already beat
She's going to smile to make you frown
What a clown
Cause everybody knows (she's a femme fatale)
The things she does to please (she's a femme fatale)
She's just a little tease (she's a femme fatale)
See the way she walks, hear the way she talks
Cause everybody knows (she's a femme fatale)
The things she does to please (she's a femme fatale)
She's just a little tease (she's a femme fatale)
She's a femme fatale
She's a femme fatale
She's a femme fatale
About Femme Fatale
Lou Reed's "Femme Fatale" stands as a defining track from his 1972 album *Transformer*, embodying the band's shift toward punk-influenced rock and the exploration of female sexuality. The song features Reed's signature vocal delivery, blending sensuality with a detached, almost menacing tone that characterizes his portrayal of the femme fatale archetype. Recorded during a pivotal era in his career, the track showcases the raw energy and experimental production techniques that would define the *Transformer* era. It remains a staple of his discography, reflecting his ability to merge pop sensibilities with darker, more complex themes. The recording captures the essence of late 1970s New York rock, influencing countless artists who followed in his wake.