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.
Burn Burn
Nico Vega Lyrics
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And we do it all again
And around and around we go
You cover ground with a dangerous life
And you look like a painting of a beaten saint in a robe
And even if we tell a lie
No one?s gonna know until we fall back fall back
Even if we tell a lie
No one?s gonna know until we fall back fall back
Even though we?re sewn shut
I built this house on solid ground
Will you come and stay with me?
I?ll settle down
I did crimes for the empty lives
That offend to the parliament
Back again, then wake up
You cover ground with a natural high
And everywhere you go the people admire you
And even if we tell a lie
No one?s gonna know until we fall back fall back
Even though we?re sewn shut
Even if we tell a lie
No one?s gonna know until we fall back fall back
Even though we?re sewn shut
I built this house on solid ground
Will you come and stay with me?
I?ll settle down
I built this house on solid ground
Will you come and stay with me?
I?ll settle down
I built this house on solid ground
Will you come and stay with me?
I?ll settle down
Even if we tell a lie
No one?s gonna know until we fall back fall back
Even though we?re sewn shut
I built this house on solid ground
Will you come and stay with me?
I?ll settle down
Even if we tell a lie
No one?s gonna know until we fall back fall back
Even though we?re sewn shut
I built this house on solid ground
Will you come and stay with me?
I?ll settle down
The lyrics of the song "Burn Burn" by Nico Vega paint a picture of people who seem to be living their lives recklessly, looking for something to give them a thrill. They "burn their mind" and "cover ground with a dangerous life." Despite their actions, they seem to be hiding something, as they are "sewn shut," possibly referring to repressed emotions or secrets. The lyrics also suggest that the characters in the song are living a double life, pretending to be one thing while hiding what they really are. The line "Even if we tell a lie / No one's gonna know until we fall back" implies that their façade will be exposed eventually.
The chorus suggests that despite their reckless behavior, the characters are seeking stability and security. The singer has built a house on "solid ground" and invites someone to join them and "settle down." This implies that they are looking for a sense of belonging and home. The chorus also repeats the idea of "falling back," which could be interpreted as a desire to escape the chaotic lifestyle they have been leading.
Overall, "Burn Burn" seems to be a commentary on the search for identity and belonging. The characters in the song are living recklessly, possibly wanting to escape the constraints of society, but also seeking a sense of security and stability. The song suggests that despite their attempts to hide their true selves, their façade will eventually crumble, and they will have to face the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
We burn our mind and we say good night
We exhaust ourselves mentally and then go to sleep.
And we do it all again
And we repeat this cycle every day.
And around and around we go
And we keep going in circles without making any progress.
You cover ground with a dangerous life
You live recklessly and take risks.
And you look like a painting of a beaten saint in a robe
And you appear as a religious figure who has been defeated and humiliated.
And even if we tell a lie
And even if we are not truthful.
No one?s gonna know until we fall back fall back
No one will be aware of it until we face the consequences.
Even though we?re sewn shut
Even though we're trying to hide our true selves.
I built this house on solid ground
I have created a stable foundation for my life.
Will you come and stay with me?
Would you like to join me on this journey?
I?ll settle down
I am ready to commit and build a life with you.
I did crimes for the empty lives
I have committed illegal acts for people who have no purpose or meaning in their life.
That offend to the parliament
That go against the laws and policies of the government.
Back again, then wake up
Repeat the same pattern, then wake up.
You cover ground with a natural high
You travel and experience life with a natural enthusiasm and thrill.
And everywhere you go the people admire you
And everyone you meet is in awe of you.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: NATHAN DUVALL, JOOST SEILBERGER, ADRIAAN ADDY VAN DER ZWAN, MAARTEN M VORWERK, ADDY ADRIAAN ZWAN VAN DER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
João Victor F. S. Fernandes
They're a great band!
Kathryn Sullivan
i saw them live before i ever heard their music! I was in love ever since! See them live!!! Amazing performers!
Tara Hendren
Yeah
hawk Lawson
I've literally listened to this song for 2 hours now.
Clarence Sampang
I remember listening to this song years ago back in college and my left earphone broke; listening to the intro riff (or lack thereof) was sad. Fun times.
Zach Decker
And so the addiction begins! This band is great!!!!!
Kat Dusty
This is one of my favourite <3
LPS Lissie
I LUV NICO VAGA THEY ARE THE BEST BAND EVER!!!
Lola Thatcher
best band ever :D
Coconut Head
Huh. I already liked Nico Vega, but I was listening to a playlist from a game I used to play, and apparently she was there. Cool.