Velvet
Jarv & Thief Lyrics
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The light would flicker like a violent womb
The night was thicker than a smokey fume
Liza waited in the room
Benny loved her like he loved no one
The way she'd laugh and hold a smoking gun
The way she always said, "What's done is done."
Love is a gentle thing
Yours is thicker than a velvet ring
Yours is thicker than a velvet ring
A victim healer with a sharp sharp blade
Benny knew how she was getting paid
Her water broke and they would have to wade
When he knew that she was fooling
He faced the mirror to avoid the thing said
We're outta money and we sold the bling
And I just wanna take you home, I just wanna take you home
Love is a gentle thing
Yours is thicker than a velvet ring
Yours is thicker than a velvet ring
And I am wandering
I am wandering
The lyrics of Jarv & Thief's song Velvet depict a solemn tale of two lovers, Liza and Benny, who find themselves in a precarious situation. These lovers are stuck in the confines of a kitchen in a city that feels more like a tomb, with an unstable light flickering above them like a violent womb. The night is thick with a smoky fume that fills the room and creates a sense of foreboding. Liza waits in the room while Benny, her lover, faces the reality that she is not the only one he loves. Despite this, Benny cannot help but love Liza for who she is. He admires her ability to hold a smoking gun and her attitude towards accepting the past, saying, "What's done is done."
The chorus of the song, "Love is a gentle thing/Yours is thicker than a velvet ring" reinforces the idea that their love is precious and intense, but it is also vulnerable to destruction. The second verse highlights how Liza is both a victim and a healer, as she uses her sharp blade to survive in a difficult world. Benny is aware that Liza is getting paid for her work, and as her water breaks, they realize that they can no longer afford their previous lifestyle. The couple seems to be in a state of uncertainty, as they have no money, they have sold their possessions, and their future together is uncertain.
Overall, the song portrays a bleak and desperate situation for the lovers, yet it also sheds light on their deep love for one another. The lyrics paint a picture of the struggles that people face in relationships, but also the power of love that can keep them together despite the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Shoved in the kitchen of a city tomb
They were stuck in a small, uninviting room in an urban area
The light would flicker like a violent womb
The lighting was unpredictable and unsettling
The night was thicker than a smokey fume
The atmosphere was heavy with tension and mystery
Liza waited in the room
Liza was present and waiting for something to happen
Benny loved her like he loved no one
Benny had a unique and strong affection for Liza
The way she'd laugh and hold a smoking gun
Liza had a bold and sometimes dangerous demeanor
The way she always said, "What's done is done."
Liza was unapologetic and believed in moving on from the past
And he was not the only one
Benny was not the only person who loved Liza
Love is a gentle thing
Love is usually associated with tenderness and care
Yours is thicker than a velvet ring
Their love is strong and enduring
Yours is thicker than a velvet ring
Their love is strong and enduring
A victim healer with a sharp sharp blade
Liza had a job that involved hurting others, but she may have had a compassionate side
Benny knew how she was getting paid
Benny understood that Liza's job required her to receive payment
Her water broke and they would have to wade
There was an unexpected occurrence that would require a difficult journey
When he knew that she was fooling
When he found out that she was lying
He faced the mirror to avoid the thing said
Benny avoided confronting Liza directly by turning away
We're outta money and we sold the bling
They were now broke and had to sell their valuable possessions
And I just wanna take you home, I just wanna take you home
Benny wanted to protect Liza and take her away from their troubles
And I am wandering
Benny is lost and unsure of what to do next
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADRIANNE ELIZABETH LENKER
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