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".
Pure
Hey Violet Lyrics
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Can't control myself with you
I crawl out of my skin, things I'll tell no one else
Things I'll show no one else but you
Every door is open but my toy box
And now I've started I cannot stop
Puppet on a string, like I don't know myself
Take my pure, and wash it all away
Wash it all away some more
Take my pure and wash it all away
Wash it all away till I'm cured
Take my pure
Take my pure
Puppet on a string, I can't control myself
Can't control myself with you
I crawl out of my skin, things I'll tell no one else
Things I'll show no one else but you
Every door is open but my toy box
And take my high and leave me unlocked
Puppet on a string, you claw me back to life
Boy, I'm forever tied to you
Take my pure, and wash it all away
Wash it all away some more
Take my pure and wash it all away
Wash it all away till I'm cured
Take my pure
Take my pure
Take my pure, and wash it all away
Wash it all away some more
Take my pure and wash it all away
Wash it all away till I'm cured
Take my pure
Take my pure
The lyrics to Hey Violet's song, "Pure," revolve around the experience of being controlled by someone else, specifically in a romantic relationship. The first verse describes the feeling of being a puppet on a string, unable to control oneself when in the presence of the other person. The lyrics suggest a sense of vulnerability and an intimate connection with the other person that is only shared between the two of them. The second verse reinforces this connection by stating that every door is open to the singer except for their toy box, which is reserved for the other person. The chorus appears to be a plea to the other person to take away the singer's innocence and wash it away, suggesting that the singer is willing to give up their sense of purity in order to be with the other person.
The second verse, however, adds another layer to the lyrics that suggests the singer is aware of the unhealthy dynamic in the relationship. The line, "take my high and leave me unlocked" implies that the other person is taking advantage of the singer's vulnerability and using it to manipulate them. Despite this, the singer remains tied to the other person and cannot break free from their control. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that is both intimate and unhealthy, with the singer being unable to resist their partner's pull.
Line by Line Meaning
Puppet on a string, I can't control myself
I feel like I am being controlled by you and I can't resist it.
Can't control myself with you
I feel powerless when I am around you.
I crawl out of my skin, things I'll tell no one else
I feel uncomfortable and vulnerable, but I feel safe enough to confide in you.
Things I'll show no one else but you
There are secrets and private things about me that I only feel comfortable sharing with you.
Every door is open but my toy box
I am open to experiencing new things, but there are still some things that I keep private.
And now I've started I cannot stop
I have begun this relationship and it feels too good to stop.
Like I don't know myself
I feel like a completely different person when I am with you.
I only know myself with you
You are the only person who truly knows me for who I am.
Take my pure, and wash it all away
Please take away my innocence and wash away my naivete.
Wash it all away some more
I need you to help me forget about everything else and focus on us.
Take my pure and wash it all away
I want you to cleanse me of my inhibitions and help me be more open with you.
Wash it all away till I'm cured
I need you to help me heal and feel better about myself.
Take my pure
I am giving you complete control over me.
You claw me back to life
Without you, I would feel empty and unfulfilled.
Boy, I'm forever tied to you
I am so deeply connected to you that I could never imagine breaking away from you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CASS LOWE, JULIAN BUNETTA, EVAN BOGART, MAXIME PICCARD, CLEMENT PICARD
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