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Despite being labeled a "one-hit wonder" by some for the global success of this specific track, Collins is revered for his entire body of work and his ability to relearn his craft and continue releasing albums like Losing Sleep .

Lyrically, the song navigates themes of deep lust and the overwhelming impact of a "mythical girl". edwyn_collins_a_girl_like_you

Critics often point to the bridge— "You've made me acknowledge the devil in me / I hope to God I'm talkin' metaphorically" —as a moment of genuine "aching conviction" that elevates the song from a standard pop tune to something more introspective. Despite being labeled a "one-hit wonder" by some

The iconic, booming drum intro is actually a sample from Len Barry’s 1965 hit "1-2-3" . The iconic, booming drum intro is actually a

Adding to the track's lounge-noir feel, the vibraphone was played by Paul Cook , the former drummer of the Sex Pistols.

An essay on Collins is incomplete without mentioning his survival of two devastating brain hemorrhages in 2005.

Collins includes a scathing critique of the music industry in the lines "Too many protest singers / Not enough protest songs," showing his background in the sharp-witted Scottish post-punk scene with his former band, Orange Juice . 3. The "Possibilities Are Endless"