Deap Vally are a rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California, USA in 2011. T… Read Full Bio ↴Deap Vally are a rock duo formed in Los Angeles, California, USA in 2011. The group consists of Lindsey Troy (guitar, vocals) and Julie Edwards (drums). In the heart of Silver Lake, California, Edwards met Troy at a needlework class. They bonded over their love of music, specifically the blues and hence, Deap Vally was formed.
Over the past year, the girls' live demos and videos have circulated online. Deap Vally officially released their debut single, 'Gonna Make My Own Money', on Ark Recordings on July 30th, 2012. 'Gonna Make My Own Money' received an overwhelming positive response in both the U.S. and the U.K. They played their first London show at the Old Blue Last pub and venue in early July, where several other bands have made their mark. They have also landed spots at music festivals such as Hyde Park with Iggy Pop in London, United Kingdom, Latitude Festival in Henham Park in Suffolk, United Kingdom, and are set to play Reading and Leeds Festival in late August[when?]. Their live shows draw similar comparisons to Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of The Black Keys, as well as guitar blues influences from Jack White.
Deap Vally will close out the 2012 year with a debut performance in Japan in November, where they will share the stage with the likes of Thurston Moore and Dinosaur Jr., among others.
Deap Vally's debut album will be released under Island Records / Communion in 2013.

Bring It On
Deap Vally Lyrics

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You might think I′m coming to the brink
I guess we'll see, if I′ll keep it all together now

Don't think you got, got the upper hand
'Cause I got no time for lines drawn in the sand

I′ll bring it on
I′ll bring it on, bring it on, yeah

Oh, here it comes
So bring it on, bring it on

Trouble ahead, it's getting dangerous
It′s never far off and dance away the way I like it

Pray that these down don't do its needs
Grab his horns now and make him say please
Make him say please

I′ll bring it on
I'll bring it on, bring it on
Oh, here it comes
So bring it on, bring it on

I don′t care where you went or where you're going
Because I'm gonna show where you′ll belong
Don′t matter how fast you're running, you can′t still me, coming
You can't still me, coming

I′ll bring it on
I'll bring it on, bring it on

Oh, here it comes
So bring it on, bring it on

Overall Meaning

In "Bring it On", Deap Vally explores the theme of resilience and empowerment. The opening lyrics "You might think I’m coming to the brink/I guess we'll see, if I’ll keep it all together now" suggest a looming challenge that the singer must face. Despite this uncertainty, the chorus is a declaration of strength and determination, as she declares that she will "bring it on". The bridge lyrics suggest that there is trouble ahead, but the singer is not deterred by the danger. The line "Grab his horns now and make him say please" implies that she will take control of the situation and emerge victorious.

This song is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever faced adversity and come out stronger on the other side. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not afraid of the challenge ahead, but rather embraces it as an opportunity to prove her strength and ability. The line "I don’t care where you went or where you're going/Because I'm gonna show where you’ll belong" is particularly striking, as it suggests that the singer is not concerned with the opinions or expectations of others, but rather has a clear sense of her own path.

Ultimately, "Bring it On" is a song about resilience, empowerment, and the importance of facing challenges head-on. The lyrics are delivered with a fierce intensity that perfectly captures the determined spirit of the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

You might think I'm coming to the brink
I may seem like I'm on the verge of losing control

I guess we'll see, if I'll keep it all together now
However, only time will tell whether I can maintain my composure

Don't think you got, got the upper hand
Don't believe that you have the advantage over me

'Cause I got no time for lines drawn in the sand
I don't have the patience for petty arguments or conflicts

I'll bring it on
I'm ready to face whatever challenge comes my way

I'll bring it on, bring it on, yeah
I'm fully prepared and willing to confront whatever obstacle awaits me

Oh, here it comes
I sense a challenge approaching

So bring it on, bring it on
I'm eager and ready to face it head-on

Trouble ahead, it's getting dangerous
I can sense that a difficult and potentially risky situation is looming

It's never far off and dance away the way I like it
However, I'm not afraid of trouble, and in fact, I enjoy a good challenge

Pray that these down don't do its needs
I hope that the challenges I face don't cause me harm or setbacks

Grab his horns now and make him say please
Instead, I plan to assert my dominance over adversity and make it submit to me

I'll bring it on
Once again, I'm ready to face whatever lies ahead

I'll bring it on, bring it on
I won't back down or give up, no matter what the challenge may be

Oh, here it comes
I can feel the challenge approaching even more strongly now

So bring it on, bring it on
But I'm not intimidated, and I remain eager to face it head-on

I don't care where you went or where you're going
I don't concern myself with where my opponent has been or where they're headed

Because I'm gonna show where you'll belong
Instead, I plan to demonstrate that this challenge is my domain

Don't matter how fast you're running, you can't still me, coming
No matter how hard my opponent tries to avoid confrontation, they can't escape my determination

You can't still me, coming
They won't be able to catch me off guard or surprise me, no matter what they do

Writer(s): Julie Edwards, Allen Salmon, Lindsey Troy

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