The band was originally called Cherri Bomb, and released the album This Is the End of Control under that name in 2012. In 2013, original lead vocalist Julia Pierce left the band.
The band changed their name to Hey Violet in 2015, with bassist Rena Lovelis assuming lead vocals. The band has subsequently released two EPs under their new name, I Can Feel It in 2015 and Brand New Moves in 2016, as well as one studio album. Their debut album as Hey Violet, From The Outside, was released on June 16th 2017. In August 2017, Miranda Miller (keyboards, guitar) announced her departure from the band via social media due to the struggle of touring.
In April 2019, the band announced that their first release following the departure of Miller titled "Better By Myself". On April 16, Hey Violet announced that Iain Shipp (bass, keyboards) was going to leave the band due to sexual assault allegations. In June, they released the single "Close My Eyes".
Problems
Hey Violet Lyrics
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I, I do this every fucking time
I, I try to keep it inside
But I, I don't follow my own advice
I, I got my focus on you
I, I feel your fire in the room
I, I don't know what I might do
Dip a toe to overdosing
Lose control of my emotions
If you keep looking at me like that
Problems
If you keep on touching me like that
Problems
If you keep on thinking what I think
You might be thinking then
I think, I think, I think we're gonna have
Problems
If you keep looking at me like that
Problems
If you keep on touching me like that
Problems
If you keep on thinking what I think
You might be thinking then
I think, I think, I think we're gonna have
You, you could be my best mistake
Yeah, you, you make it hard to hesitate
I, I try to show some restraint
But you, you know it's already too late
Dip a toe to overdosing
Lose control of my emotions
If you keep looking at me like that
Problems
If you keep on touching me like that
Problems
If you keep on thinking what I think
You might be thinking then
I think, I think, I think we're gonna have
Problems
If you keep looking at me like that
Problems
If you keep on touching me like that
Problems
If you keep on thinking what I think
You might be thinking then
I think, I think, I think we're gonna have
I don't trust myself
I know me too well
I can't stop this now
There's no slowing down
God, I'm so cliché
Love the mess we made
I can't stop this now
There's no slowing down
If you keep looking at me like that (like that)
Problems
If you keep on touching me like that (like that)
Problems
If you keep on thinking what I think
You might be thinking then
I think, I think, I think we're gonna have
Problems
If you keep looking at me like that
Problems
If you keep on touching me like that
Problems
If you keep on thinking what I think
You might be thinking then
I think, I think, I think we're gonna have
Problems, problems, ooh
Problems, problems, ooh
Problems, problems
(Yeah, I think, I think, I think we're gonna have)
Problems, problems, ooh
Problems, problems, ooh
Problems, problems
(Yeah, I think, I think, I think we're gonna have)
In "Problems" by Hey Violet, the lyrics express a sense of internal struggle and conflicted emotions. The singer acknowledges that they constantly find themselves troubled and unable to follow their own advice. This suggests a pattern of making the same mistakes repeatedly, possibly in relationships or personal decision-making.
The focus then shifts to someone who captivates the singer's attention. They feel a strong attraction and are unable to resist the allure of this person. The lyrics illustrate the internal battle between wanting to maintain control and wanting to indulge in the excitement and uncertainty of something new. The lines "Dip a toe to overdosing" and "Lose control of my emotions" suggest the potential consequences of succumbing to this temptation.
The chorus emphasizes the potential problems that may arise from this connection. The repetition of the lines "If you keep looking at me/touching me/thinking what I think" suggests that this person's actions and thoughts are mirrored by the singer, deepening the connection between them. However, the repetition also serves to reinforce the idea that this intense attraction may lead to complications or turmoil.
The bridge reveals the singer's lack of self-trust and awareness of their own tendencies. They describe themselves as "cliché," implying that they have fallen into the predictable trap of giving in to desire despite knowing the potential consequences. The lyrics suggest a self-awareness of the mess that may be created but also an admission of enjoying the thrill. The repetition of "there's no slowing down" reinforces the idea that once the line is crossed, there is no turning back.
In the final repetition of the chorus, the word "problems" is emphasized as the focal point. It symbolizes the inevitable conflicts and challenges that will arise from their actions. It suggests that the intense attraction and lack of restraint between the singer and this other person will ultimately lead to complications and difficulties.
Overall, the lyrics of "Problems" delve into the internal struggle of following one's own advice, resisting temptation, and the potential consequences of giving in to intense attractions. It explores the turbulent emotional landscape that arises when desire clashes with rationality.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I got trouble on my mind
I constantly have issues and concerns weighing on my thoughts and emotions.
I, I do this every fucking time
I repeat this pattern of behavior over and over again, without fail.
I, I try to keep it inside
I make an effort to suppress and hide my troubles and worries.
But I, I don't follow my own advice
However, I struggle to heed my own guidance and suggestions.
I, I got my focus on you
My attention is solely directed towards you.
I, I feel your fire in the room
I sense your intense presence and passion in the environment.
I, I don't know what I might do
I am uncertain about the actions I may take.
If I, I get a taste of something new
If I experience the excitement and novelty of a different situation.
Dip a toe to overdosing
Taking a small step towards indulging excessively and becoming overwhelmed.
Lose control of my emotions
No longer being able to manage and regulate my feelings effectively.
If you keep looking at me like that
If you continue to gaze at me in that particular way.
If you keep on touching me like that
If you persist in physically interacting with me in that manner.
If you keep on thinking what I think
If you persist in having similar thoughts and desires to mine.
You might be thinking then
It is possible that you are contemplating the same things as me.
I think, I think, I think we're gonna have
I believe, with utmost certainty, that we are bound to encounter
You, you could be my best mistake
You have the potential to be the most significant error I make.
Yeah, you, you make it hard to hesitate
Indeed, you make it difficult for me to hold back or pause.
I, I try to show some restraint
I attempt to exhibit self-control and moderation.
But you, you know it's already too late
However, you are aware that it is already beyond the point of reversal.
I don't trust myself
I lack confidence in my own judgment and decision-making.
I know me too well
I am intimately familiar with my own weaknesses and tendencies.
I can't stop this now
I am unable to halt or put an end to this situation.
There's no slowing down
There is no possibility of decreasing the intensity or momentum.
God, I'm so cliché
Goodness, I am incredibly unoriginal and predictable.
Love the mess we made
I have a fondness for the chaos and disorder we have created.
If you keep looking at me like that (like that)
If you persist in observing me in that manner.
If you keep on touching me like that (like that)
If you continue to engage in physical contact with me in that way.
Problems, problems, ooh
Difficulties and complications, so many of them.
Problems, problems
Challenges and obstacles, numerous in quantity.
(Yeah, I think, I think, I think we're gonna have)
(Yes, I strongly believe, without doubt, that we are going to experience)
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Davidson, Casey Moreta, Jason Bradford Reeves, Michelle Buzz, Pyrena L Morze Enea, Sean Winston Davidson, Szatania A Morze Enea
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@flairaflor
Guys, the makeup, the costumes, the scenery, THE HEY VIOLET, the Nia's shocking eyebrows, THE SONG...that's crazy
@Venus.Y
Slowed version https://youtu.be/NVKDhpRHFzA
@iloveyouso3660
Protect Hey Violet at all costs🤚🏽
@Venus.Y
Yeah
@Venus.Y
Slowed version https://youtu.be/NVKDhpRHFzA
@iloveyouso3660
@@Venus.Y nice! I liked the video ! 😊
@moreo2596
People need to start listening to Hey Violet more! Also rip to whoever had to write "problems" so many times that they most likely are questioning if it's even a word anymore...
@clarrie93
I'm more worried about them typing "I think I think I think" and wondering if they put enough lol
Edit: I reached the "problems problems" part and now i wonder if they are okay lol
@Venus.Y
Sure
@Venus.Y
Slowed version https://youtu.be/NVKDhpRHFzA