After releasing their debut EP, ChooseYourWordsPoorly, on their own in early 2006 and establishing themselves as a popular draw on the local concert scene thanks in large part to Volkman's uninhibited and minimally clothed on-stage performance style, Nico Vega signed with MySpace Records, the new recording arm of the popular social networking site, for their second EP, 2007's No Child Left Behind. Their first full-length self titled debut album was released in February of 2009. It featured three songs produced by Linda Perry -- So So Fresh, Wooden Dolls and Gravity - while the rest were produced by Tim Edgar. The album was mixed by Tchad Blake. The band's popularity soared when they performed three songs on Last Call with Carson Daly in 2009.
Nico Vega toured actively in 2009 supporting their first album with acts such as former Bush singer Gavin Rossdale, Semi Precious Weapons, Neon Trees, Manic Street Preachers, and Shiny Toy Guns. In 2010 they toured with The Soundtrack of Our Lives, Metric, Sweethead, Saint Motel, and Imagine Dragons. In 2011 they toured with She Wants Revenge and Blondie. In 2012 they toured with Neon Trees.
The song "Beast" off Nico Vega's first self titled album was featured in a trailer for the video game Bioshock Infinite in October of 2012 creating a renewed interest in the track.
The band's sophomore album, titled We Are The Art, will be out in April of 2013 on Five Seven Music. We Are The Art was recorded in studios around Los Angeles as well as at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas. It showcases the band's trademark blues-laden guitar rock, with soaring synths thrown in for good measure.
At the end of October 2012, Nico Vega debuted a video of the title track, We Are the Art, on Vice.com. It was written and directed by Daniel Epand, the band's drummer.
Bang Bang
Nico Vega Lyrics
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We rode on horses made of sticks
He wore black, and I wore white
He would always win the fight
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Seasons came, and changed the time
When I grew up I called him mine
He would always laugh and say:
Remember when we used to play
Bang bang, I shot you down
Bang bang, you hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, I used to shoot you down
Music played, and people sang
Just for me the church bells rang
Now he's gone, I don't know why
Until this day sometimes I cry
He didn't even say goodbye
He didn't take the time to lie
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
Nico Vega's song "Bang Bang" tells a story of two childhood friends, a boy, and a girl riding their toy horses made of sticks. The girl reminisces and recounts their memories of playing games and always losing imaginary fights with her boy friend. However, as they grow up, their roles are reversed, and the girl claims her victory in a similar scenario. The song continues, and we find out that the boy is gone, without so much as a goodbye or an explanation, leaving the girl heartbroken and crying. She compares the sound of his betrayal to that of a gunshot.
The lyrics of "Bang Bang" are about the loss of innocence and friendship, and the unexpected and painful end that follows it. The song speaks of nostalgia, love, and betrayal, and the importance of holding on to the memories that remind us of the earlier days of our lives. It reminds us how we never forget the people who left a mark on us, and how their absence is still felt like a gunshot, even years after they are gone.
Line by Line Meaning
I was five, and he was six
At a young age, her relationship with this person began.
We rode on horses made of sticks
Their interactions were playful and imaginative.
He wore black, and I wore white
They were opposites in many ways.
He would always win the fight
He had the upper hand in their interactions.
Seasons came, and changed the time
As time went on, their relationship evolved.
When I grew up I called him mine
Their relationship became romantic.
He would always laugh and say: Remember when we used to play
He had a lighthearted attitude toward their shared past.
Music played, and people sang/Just for me the church bells rang
She felt special and celebrated in their relationship.
Now he's gone, I don't know why
The relationship ended abruptly and without explanation.
Until this day sometimes I cry
She still feels the sadness of that loss.
He didn't even say goodbye/He didn't take the time to lie
His sudden departure was a painful shock to her.
Bang bang, he shot me down/Bang bang, I hit the ground/Bang bang, that awful sound/Bang bang, my baby shot me down
The use of guns as a metaphor represents the sudden, violent end of their relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sonny Bono
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Olli Guk-Dremina
I was five and he was six
We rode on horses made of sticks
He wore black and I wore white
He would always win the fight
Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down
Seasons came and changed the time
When I grew up, I called him mine
He would always laugh and say
"Remember when we used to play?"
Bang bang, I shot you down
Bang bang, you hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, I used to shoot you down
Music played and people sang
Just for me the church bells rang
Now he's gone, I don't know why
And 'till this day, sometimes I cry
He didn't even say goodbye
He didn't take the time to lie
Christina Dallas
I was five, and he was six
We rode on horses made of sticks
He wore black, and I wore white
He would always win the fight
Bang bang. He shot me down
Bang bang. I hit the ground
Bang bang. That awful sound
Bang bang. My baby shot me down
Seasons came, and changed the time
When I grew up I called him mine
He would always laugh and say:
Remember when we used to play
Bang bang. I shot you down
Bang bang. You hit the ground
Bang bang. That awful sound
Bang bang. I used to shoot you down
Music played, and people sang
Just for me the church bells rang
Now he's gone, I don't know why
Until this day sometimes I cry
He didn't even say Goodbye
He didn't take the time to lie
Bang bang. He shot me down
Bang bang. I hit the ground
Bang bang. He shot me down
Bang bang. I hit the ground
Bang bang. That awful sound
Bang bang. My baby shot me down
Bang bang. He shot me down
Bang bang. I hit the ground
Bang bang. That awful sound
Bang bang. My baby shot me down
m4rzus
In my opinion best version of this amazing song!
Chris Hamilton
I totally agree:)
Imane Hasbaoui
check the Danish national symphony orchestra vers :)
Raskolnikov
Yess I agree
The Klayre Avalon Show
Have you even heard the original by Nancy Sinatra from the 60s?
Zoe
I agree
Sam Vinson
For those who don't know: Originally performed by Cher, then covered by Nancy Sinatra and used in Kill Bill, now covered by Nico Vega for the series Bonnie Clyde on History Channel.
shaikhymx
let us don't forget a great great great cover by Vanilla Fudge!
Sam Vinson
shaikhymx Ooh, I haven't heard it! I'll have to check it out =)
shaikhymx
look it up..it is a great version...