Violet
KITCHEN - Hole 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
When they get what they want, and they never want it again
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 it again, but violent, more violent
Yeah, 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
It's my lie, you're mine, you're mine
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
The song "Violet" by Hole is an intense and emotionally charged piece about control and desire. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, describing a fantastical world where the sky is made of amethyst and the stars are like little fish. The singer then goes on to offer advice on knowing when to let go and learning how to say no.
The chorus repeats the idea that what the singer wants is forever, while for others, what they want may only last a day. This could be interpreted in a variety of ways, but it seems to suggest that the singer wants something more meaningful and long-lasting than what other people are willing to settle for.
The bridge of the song is particularly powerful, describing the sky turning "all violet." The singer wants what they want again, but this time, they want it to be more violent. The line "Yeah, I'm the one with no soul" suggests that the singer is willing to go to great lengths to get what they want, even at the expense of others.
Overall, "Violet" is a song about the desire for control and the lengths people will go to in order to get what they want. The central message seems to be that while some people may settle for temporary gratification, true fulfillment comes from something more permanent and lasting.
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 resembled tiny fish swimming in the purple sky
You should learn when to go
It is important to know when to leave a situation
You should learn how to say no
It is important to be able to reject requests or demands when necessary
Might last a day, yeah
Some things may only last for a short time
Mine is forever
However, my experience or possession will last forever
When they get what they want, and they never want it again
Some people crave things only to lose interest once they obtain them
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
I am willing to give everything away to you
And the sky was all violet
The sky turned even deeper shades of purple
I want it again, but violent, more violent
I crave the intensity and passion of previous experiences, even if it was negative
Yeah, I'm the one with no soul
I am numb or lacking emotions
One above and one below
I feel like I am torn between two opposing forces
I told you from the start just how this would end
I warned you about the inevitable outcome of our situation
When I get what I want, then I never want it again
I am guilty of losing interest in things once I acquire them
It's my lie, you're mine, you're mine
I am the one controlling the situation, and you belong to me
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
I am willing to give everything away to you
Take everything, take everything
Take it all, I don't want it anymore
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Courtney M Love, Eric T. Erlandson
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