Van She formed when Nick Routledge [vocals, guitar], Matt Van Schie [bass], Michael Di Francesco [synths] and Tomek Archer [drums] all responded to an ad in Sydney’s Drum Media and arrived at an audition for a vocalist for a doom metal band with influences including Sepultura, Entombed, Black Skull and Phil Collins to find the whole thing was a sham. You could call it the result of Satan at work, or you could call it fate.
Since the chance meeting Van She have been playing out and about around Sydney, headlining their own shows and supporting the likes of The Presets and Wolf & Cub.
They’ve also been in the studio, the fruits of which we now see in the shape of a 6 track, self titled EP. Opener Mission acts as a gloomy but punchy entry point into the Van She world, while Kelly is like the epic, lovelorn cousin to The Presets’ Girl And The Sea. Sex City throbs and blips like a restless adolescent, and Survive is the greatest post post punk tune to make use of slap bass. Kelly Reprise blisses out for just a few seconds before Here With You brings us to a beautifully textured, melancholic close.
Idea Of Happiness
Van She Lyrics
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I can feel the hands of the clock
Tick, tick, ticking away
But it's nothing more than my mind
Slowly giving away
We've got so much time, to think about yesterday
Just thinking on yesterday
And she says stop, you know you lift me up dancing
You know how to find me, you take me away
With your idea of happiness and your heroes in your life
Now there's something I want to tell you before you
Walk away
Time, brings me to another day
Whether I'm ready or not
Tick, tick, ticking away
But it's nothing more than my mind
It's ticking in my head, won't stop
Slowly giving away
We've got so much time, just thinking on yesterday
And she says stop, you know you lift me up dancing
You know how to find me, you take me away
With your idea of happiness and your heroes in your life
Now there's something I want to tell you before you
Walk away
I don't know what this happiness will bring but I'll never let you down
All these thoughts will make you feel king so lay me down, down
And she says stop, you know you lift me up dancing
You know how to find me, you take me away
With your idea of happiness and your heroes in your life
Now there's something I want to tell you before you
Walk away.
The lyrics of Van She's song "Idea of Happiness" focus on the concept of time and its fleeting nature. The singer acknowledges that time is slipping away and sometimes feels overwhelmed by the ticking clock, which seems to remind him of the fragility of our minds. However, he finds solace in his loved one, who lifts him up and takes him away with her idea of happiness and the heroes in her life. The singer is aware that he might never know what this happiness will bring, but he promises to never let his lover down.
The song can be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's perspective. Some might hear it as a meditation on the passage of time and the need to seize the day, while others might focus on the power of human connection and how it can help us overcome our fears and anxieties.
Overall, "Idea of Happiness" is a catchy and upbeat tune that combines electronic beats with infectious melodies and introspective lyrics. It invites the listener to reflect on what makes us truly happy and how we can find joy in the little moments of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Time, just keeps on slipping away
Time continues to pass by quickly
I can feel the hands of the clock
I am aware of the passing time
Tick, tick, ticking away
The sound of the clock's ticking becomes increasingly noticeable
But it's nothing more than my mind
It is just a perception in my head
Slowly giving away
Gradually deteriorating
We've got so much time, to think about yesterday
We have ample time to reflect on the past
Just thinking on yesterday
Simply contemplating the past
And she says stop, you know you lift me up dancing
The artist's partner interrupts the thoughts about time with the invitation to dance
You know how to find me, you take me away
The partner is able to distract and bring joy to the artist
With your idea of happiness and your heroes in your life
The artist admires the partner's positive outlook and role models
Now there's something I want to tell you before you
The singer wants to share something important before the partner leaves
Walk away
Leave the conversation or relationship
Time, brings me to another day
The passage of time leads to the start of a new day
Whether I'm ready or not
Regardless of my level of preparedness
It's ticking in my head, won't stop
The sound of the clock is persistently ringing in my head
I don't know what this happiness will bring but I'll never let you down
The artist does not know what the future holds in terms of happiness but promises to be dependable
All these thoughts will make you feel king so lay me down, down
The artist believes that sharing their thoughts and feelings will strengthen the partner's sense of power and control
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MATTHEW VAN SCHIE, MICHAEL DI FRANCESCO, NICHOLAS ROUTLEDGE, TOMEK ARCHER
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