The riff that carries this song is clearly lifted from a 1977 song called "Three Girl Rhumba" by the British punk band Wire. That band was a huge influence on Elastica, whose song "Line Up" also borrowed their sound. An out-of-court settlement resolved the matter; Wire didn't get songwriting credits on "Connection," but the publicity garnered interest in the band, whose first two albums were re-released amid the dustup.
This song was written by Elastica lead singer Justine Frischmann, who was formerly a guitarist in the UK band Suede and dated their lead singer, Brett Anderson. She hasn't discussed the meaning of this song, and the mere mention of it is hostile territory as she has been asked so often about copping the Wire track. The song has a theme of giving something up ("Who wants a life anyway?") in order to form a connection. This can be an interpersonal relationship, or possible a professional one, making sacrifices in terms of music.
The video to the song consists in parts of the band performing in a white setting surrounded by a group of sitting naked men. This is a direct reference or parody to The Beloved's "Sweet Harmony" video.
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