Lead songwriter and vocalist of the now reunited Pixies, Frank Black adopted a reversal of his former alias, Black Francis, and embarked on his solo career after the 1992 breakup of Pixies. He released his debut self-titled album, Frank Black in 1993. It contains his biggest rock radio hit, Los Angeles (#4 US Modern Rock). A year later came the critically acclaimed Teenager of the Year.
Frank Black's solo career covers a much more diverse range of styles and genres compared to his time with The Pixies. His works have feature a much more melodic touch, yet his lyrics are still often spiced with his quirky and inventive touch.
Frank Black regularly posts and responds to questions on the forums of his official fan site, frankblack.net, under the alias "frnck blck".
He began recording and touring as Black Francis in 2007, with the album Bluefinger, an album about the late Dutch musician and painter Herman Brood, and the mini album Svn Fngrs in 2008. On this tour he abandoned encores in favour of precores; a free mini gig at a public location earlier in the day. The gigs proper featured only current songs, the precores being more flexible.
Black Francis released NonStopErotik in March 2010.
The Pixies, minus original bassist Kim Deal, reunited for a United States and world tour in 2014 and have subsequently released three additional studio albums: Indie Cindy (2014), Head Carrier (2016) and Beneath the Eyrie (2019).
Violet
Frank Black Lyrics
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Violet's the color for me
Halfway between blood and the sky
Everything I want to see
Violet, Violet
Violet's the shakra for me
Key of B at the top of her head
On my way to another place
I stop long enough to breathe
Violet, Violet
Violet's the flower for me
Ancient Greek symbol of love
Flower of fertility
Flower of fertility
Flower of fertility
Frank Black's song "Violet" is an ode to the color violet, which is significant in both spirituality and ancient Greek symbolism. The song speaks of the color's significance as a balance between the earth and the sky, as well as its connection to the chakra system. The color violet represents the seventh chakra, Sahasrara, located at the top of the head, which represents a connection to the divine. The lyrics "Everything I want to see" suggest that the color has a transformative and enlightening effect on the singer.
The color violet is also associated with love and fertility in ancient Greek symbolism, represented in mythology by the story of the goddess Persephone and her abduction by Hades, god of the underworld. Persephone is often depicted carrying a bouquet of violets, and the flower has been used as a symbol of love and fertility throughout history. In this context, the lyrics "Flower of fertility" serve as a nod to the ancient Greek connection to the color.
Overall, "Violet" can be seen as a spiritual meditation on the transformative qualities of the color, as well as a tribute to its significance in ancient cultures. The lyrics reflect a desire to connect with the divine and a longing for a transformative experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Violet, Violet
Introducing the central theme of the song - violet color and its significance in the life of the singer
Violet's the color for me
Violet is the most preferred color of the singer
Halfway between blood and the sky
The uniqueness of violet color, somewhere between the color of blood and the sky, is what intrigues the singer
Everything I want to see
To the singer, every sight seems to be more attractive in violet color
Violet's the shakra for me
The singer relates the color violet to the seventh chakra, also known as the crown chakra, which represents divinity
Key of B at the top of her head
The crown chakra is represented by the musical key of B, which is located at the top of the singer's head, leading him to seek divinity
Seeking divinity
Emphasizing on the singer's desire to seek divine intervention in life
On my way to another place
The singer is on a journey, a physical or an emotional one, and is taking time to pause and introspect
I stop long enough to breathe
Taking a moment to reflect and relax from the pressures of life
Violet's the flower for me
The singer associates not only the color but the flower violet itself as being special to him
Ancient Greek symbol of love
The flower violet was considered to be an ancient Greek symbol of love and devotion, adding a deeper layer of meaning to the song
Flower of fertility
The violet flower is also a symbol of fertility, complementing its significance as a symbol of love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES THOMPSON
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on Repo Man
This is actually a cover of an Iggy Pop song.