in 2011, Stott released two full-length albums, Passed Me By and We Stay Together, both of which received attention from Pitchfork.com and other noteworthy music blogs.
Violence
Andy Stott Lyrics
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You think you're good until you watch them faint
You're passing time right over here
Inside, inside
Who's stalking, who's crouching?
Your glassy words lie so bright
Inside, inside
Can't save both and it's not
Oh it's all in my mind
Can't stay more than???
Coming in??? and it's not my hand
You shake your demons think so much we'll never meet
Your kind??? all I left here
Inside, inside
Clap your hands, clap your hands
Can't save both and it's not
Oh it's all in my mind
Who's stalking, who's crouching?
Your glassy words lie so bright
Inside, inside
But I don't wanna chase it, silently
But I don't wanna chase it, silently
But I don't wanna chase it, silently
The lyrics to Andy Stott's song "Violence" are poetic and cryptic, leaving much to interpretation. The song speaks to the struggles of the mind and the powerlessness that one feels when faced with their own demons. The lines "And??? not my hand, not mine, You think you're good until you watch them faint, You're passing time right over here" suggest a sense of disassociation, as if the events taking place are not within the singer's control. The repetition of "inside" throughout the song emphasizes the internal nature of these struggles.
The lines "Clap your hands, clap your hands, Can't save both and it's not, Oh it's all in my mind" speak to the frustration and helplessness of the situation. The singer cannot save both sides of themselves that are at war within their mind. The phrase "it's all in my mind" suggests that the singer is aware that what they are experiencing is part of an internal struggle.
The final lines of the song, "But I don't wanna chase it, silently" suggest a desire to confront and overcome these struggles, but without living in silence. The singer wants to be heard and understood, and not suffer in silence.
Line by Line Meaning
And??? not my hand, not mine
The singer is distancing himself from an act of violence that they did not commit.
You think you're good until you watch them faint
The singer reflects on how one can feel powerful until confronted with the outcome of their actions.
You're passing time right over here
The singer feels stuck, spending time in the same place without making progress.
Inside, inside
The artist feels trapped internally by their own thoughts and feelings.
Who's stalking, who's crouching?
The artist is paranoid and wondering who may be watching or following them.
Your glassy words lie so bright
Someone else's words sound convincing but do not tell the truth.
Clap your hands, clap your hands
The singer is sarcastically suggesting celebrating despite feeling trapped.
Can't save both and it's not
The artist is faced with a decision that neither option will be easy.
Oh it's all in my mind
The artist recognizes that some of their struggles may be internal.
Can't stay more than???
The artist is unable to stay in a situation any longer, but the reason is unclear.
Coming in??? and it's not my hand
The singer is again denying responsibility for something.
You shake your demons think so much we'll never meet
The artist believes that their flaws and fears will prevent them from connecting with others.
Your kind??? all I left here
The singer feels isolated and stuck with people they dislike.
But I don't wanna chase it, silently
The singer does not want to pursue something without voicing their concerns or desires.
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@iamromain
I survived a terrible car crash to this song, but I genuinely would have loved to pass away to such a soundtrack.
@djdeadhorses
that is seriously high praise man wow
@saintdeuce
This comment. I'm glad you are okay, and high praise indeed.
@dieglhix
Hey man enjoy life and treat well your people, hugs from Chile
@leafyclass
@@djdeadhorses based
@Qantum802
Don't forget the song✔️ 🥃
@JC-hf7zt
I don't think I've ever heard something as calm yet aggressive
@Chulpansilu
My entire vibe
@dieglhix
Try akira yamaoka exactly same style
@InVinoVeratas
One word : Burial