Violet
Gully Boys Lyrics
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And all the stars were just like little fish
You should learn when to go
You should learn how to say no
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
And they get what they want, and they never want it again
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
And the sky was all violet
I want to give the violent more violets
And I'm the one with no soul
One above and one below
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
When they get what they want, and they never want it again
When they get what they want, and they never want it again
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I dare you to
I told you from the start just how this would end
When I get what I want, then I never want it again
Go on take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on take everything, take everything I want you to
Go on take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on take everything, take everything, take everything, take everything
credits
In "Violet," Gully Boys sing about the fleeting nature of desires and how chasing them can lead to emptiness. The opening lines of the song describe a surreal, dreamlike landscape where the sky is made of amethyst and the stars resemble little fish. This imagery suggests that the world the singer is inhabiting is not quite real but instead a fantasy realm where anything is possible.
The chorus of the song contains the central message, "When they get what they want, and they never want it again, go on take everything, take everything, I want you to." The lyrics convey how often, people are never satisfied with what they have, and a constant craving for more leads to dissatisfaction, leaving them feeling empty. The lines "I want to give the violent more violets" suggests that the singer wants to offer more of something that is already present in abundance.
The final verse of the song reveals that the singer is also guilty of this mindset. "I told you from the start just how this would end, when I get what I want, then I never want it again" indicates that the singer recognizes the pattern of desire and dissatisfaction within themselves. Overall, "Violet" suggests that it's important to learn when to say no and be content with what you have rather than constantly searching for something better.
Line by Line Meaning
And the sky was made of amethyst
The sky was a deep shade of purple.
And all the stars were just like little fish
The stars were small and insignifcant, like fish in the ocean.
You should learn when to go
It's important to know when to leave a situation or relationship.
You should learn how to say no
It's important to be able to set boundaries and say no when necessary.
Might last a day, yeah
Some things are only temporary and don't last very long.
Mine is forever
Other things are permanent and will last a lifetime.
When they get what they want, and they never want it again
Some people only want something until they actually get it, then they lose interest.
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
The artist is daring someone to take everything away from them.
And the sky was all violet
The sky was a deep, rich shade of purple.
I want to give the violent more violets
The artist wants to give those who are prone to violence more beauty and love.
And I'm the one with no soul
The singer feels empty or soulless inside.
One above and one below
The artist feels like they are caught between two extremes.
When I get what I want, then I never want it again
The singer often loses interest in things once they obtain them.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Courtney M Love, Eric T. Erlandson
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