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.
Let You Go
Nico Vega Lyrics
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From the deep love making to the soul stripped down and bare.
I wanna drink your tears and dry your pools of pain.
I wanna eat your fears so that you can feel sane.
Do you see the way that I see you or do you just see me?
'Cause your eyes seem full of things you think you need.
I wanna kiss away the hard sweater on your skin,
I wanna listen to you ramble on about where you've been.
I stay awake all night till we both feel right to sleep.
And you can bury yourself but you'd have to bury me.
If its better to have loved and lost then loved at all.
Then man why is it so hard just to let you go?
I wanna let you go
The lyrics of Nico Vega's Let You Go speak of the intense emotions felt by a person in a complex relationship. The first line, "Showered with expensive feelings and disheveled hair," suggests a sense of being overwhelmed by powerful emotions and the physical exhaustion that can come with them. The next line, "From the deep love making to the soul stripped down and bare," implies a deep intimacy between the two individuals, where they reveal their innermost selves to each other.
The main sentiment of the song is expressed in the lines "I wanna let you go, I need to let you go, I got to let you go," where the singer admits that they must move on from the relationship, despite the intense emotions they have experienced. The following lyrics further reveal the singer's desire to help their partner overcome their pain and fears, yet they also acknowledge that the other person may not see the world as they do.
The final lines of the song, "If it's better to have loved and lost than loved at all, then man why is it so hard just to let you go?" reveal the internal struggle the singer is facing in letting go of a love that is clearly beautiful but ultimately unsustainable. The complexity of the emotions at play is highlighted by the fact that the singer wishes to let their partner go, but recognizes the difficulty of doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Showered with expensive feelings and disheveled hair.
Drenched in overwhelming emotions and messy appearance, possibly from a passionate encounter.
From the deep love making to the soul stripped down and bare.
From intimate physical connection to emotional vulnerability.
I wanna drink your tears and dry your pools of pain.
I want to share your emotional burden and be there for you in times of sadness.
I wanna eat your fears so that you can feel sane.
I want to help you overcome your fears and provide a sense of comfort and stability in your life.
Do you see the way that I see you or do you just see me?
Are you able to view yourself through my eyes or do you only see me as a reflection of yourself?
'Cause your eyes seem full of things you think you need.
Your eyes appear to be searching for something that you feel you lack or require.
I wanna kiss away the hard sweater on your skin,
I want to remove any barriers or obstacles that may be preventing us from being close.
I wanna listen to you ramble on about where you've been.
I want to hear about your life experiences and understand what has shaped you into who you are.
I wanna let you go, I need to let you go, I got to let you go.
I understand that it may be necessary to move on and let go of this relationship, even though it may be difficult.
I stay awake all night till we both feel right to sleep.
I am willing to stay up all night until we feel comfortable enough to fall asleep.
And you can bury yourself but you'd have to bury me.
If you continue to isolate yourself, it will ultimately affect me and our relationship.
If its better to have loved and lost then loved at all.
If experiencing heartbreak is a necessary part of loving and being loved, then why is it so hard to let you go?
Then man why is it so hard just to let you go?
Why is it so difficult to move on from someone you love, even if it may be necessary?
I wanna let you go
Despite the difficulty, I know that I need to let go and move on from this relationship.
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