Tove Lo, Elevator Eyes | Midnight Heat

In the 20^th edition of Midnight Heat (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Elevator Eyes” by Tove Lo. 

Ah, bring on Midnight Heat ! Wait – it is not usually hot at midnight! Well, it is steaming hot at midnight when it comes to this naughty, innuendo and sex-laden column featuring songs intended for nighttime. Yeah, we are talking about that after dark type $hi†, ya dig? These risqué, unapologetic records often raise eyebrows and temperature alike. In the 20^th edition of Midnight Heat (2024), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind, “Elevator Eyes” by Tove Lo.

“Take in this body / Skin lookin’ salty / Fresh out the sea / Won’t you come taste me?” Come taste you, Tove Lo? Mm, that sounds sexual…. The lyrics appear on the Swedish pop artist’s song, “Elevator Eyes”,  the opener from her 2023 album, Dirt Femme (Extended Cut). She continues singing in the first verse, “I’m on vacation / No obligations / But maybe we’ll fall in love / Let the stars be our audience.” Oh, snap! So, what happens on vacation stays on vacation… or, perhaps not ! Tove Lo penned “Elevator Eyes” alongside producer, Joel Little.

Throughout the course of the record, the listener is blessed with beautiful, well-produced vocals by Tove Lo. Adding to the strength of her lead vocals are harmonized, backing vocals. Oh, the ear candy!  The production is marvelous – smooth, slick, and alluring the ears.  The sound is hypnotic, which seems intentional given the lust and heavy dose of ogling.  See the tuneful centerpiece, the chorus, for confirmation:

“Elevator eyes

Elevator eyes

I’m not surprised

You’re hypnotized

Goin’ up and down

Elevator eyes

Elevator eyes

If looks could touch

No need to rush

Goin’ up and down.”

Ooh-wee! Where the first verse and chorus were tamer, The second verse is a bit more, risqué. “Go get a rubber,” she tells him, though changes her mind regarding safe sex . “No, never mind that / Cooked your boys in a jacuzzi / Let’s risk it, it’s worth it.” Wow… I’m speechless ! Moving on, there’s fabulous contrast during the bridge section, though it is still related to the verse/chorus. Furthermore, it’s still sexual too (“Our position’s always sittin’ in the back of my head”). Tove Lo has a knack for delivering epic sex songs. “Elevator Eyes” is no exception.

Tove Lo // Dirt Femme (Extended Cut) // Pretty Swede //  2023

Tove Lo, Elevator Eyes: Midnight Heat No. 20 (2024) [: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Pretty Swede; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Werbefuzzy68 via Pixabay]