The new Coco Chanel ad comes on the television. I listen to the opening notes of a mesmerising song.

What is she singing about? The machines? The social media influencers?”

I immediately stop knitting.

I pick up the phone and type in “Coco Chanel Ad Soundtrack”

It comes back with this.

I’m getting out
I’m moving on
And from now on
Address unknown
I should I be difficult to find
So follow me
Just follow me.

I’ll sell you dreams and new desires
I’m trading hope
I’m opened
I am the night
I am your fate
So follow me
Just follow me.

Faust was right
Have no regret
Gimme your soul
I’ll give you life
And all the things you want to get
So follow me
Just follow me.
I’ll give you wings
I’ll sell you fame
Merry-go-round
Maybe to hell
I am the key to your problem
So follow me
Just follow me.
Unbelievable maybe
You’ll have a new identity
For a second of vanity
I want to change your destiny
Unbelievable maybe

Follow me
Follow me
I’ll give you anything you want
Your wish is my command
If you agree to follow me.

Reading the comments on the clip, I wasn’t the only one who thought this way. (I then thought, “am I that devoid of original thought?! When will I be the only person in the world who thinks differently than others?!”)

I’m mesmerised. I love this type of music. It was a hit in 1978 but it’s completely relevant for life in 2023.