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.
Rabbit In The Bag
Nico Vega Lyrics
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And say I'm sorry for the ladies that live through this.
What can we do but keep getting higher?
Were taking them drugs to keep from the liars.
No one ever said it would be this packed with shit.
All the white man keep the rabbit in the bag with it.
The blessed and the doomed shake hands in triumph.
Knowing they were equal all the while.
Do you mind being left outside of it all?
In Nico Vega's song "Rabbit In The Bag," the lyrics explore the concept of society's struggles with corruption, inequality, and the search for truth. The opening line, "Underneath a colored sky of eyelids, I will lay upon my back," sets the tone for the introspective nature of the song as the singer reflects on the world around them. The line "And say I'm sorry for the ladies that live through this," highlights the injustices women face, and how society fails to protect them.
The chorus, "What can we do but keep getting higher? Were taking them drugs to keep from the liars," suggests that people are turning to drugs to numb themselves from the harsh realities of the world. "No one ever said it would be this packed with shit. All the white man keep the rabbit in the bag with it," implies that society is broken and filled with lies, and the powerful people control the truth. Despite this, "The blessed and the doomed shake hands in triumph. Knowing they were equal all the while," signifying that even in a system that's flawed, all people are equal, and we should recognize each other's struggles.
Finally, the last line, "Do you mind being left outside of it all?" is possibly the most critical line in the song. The singer asks the listener about their relationship with society and how they feel about standing on the outside looking in at the chaos around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Underneath a colored sky of eyelids, I will lay upon my back
I'll lay down and close my eyes under the colorful sky and relax.
And say I'm sorry for the ladies that live through this.
I apologize to all women who have to go through this difficult time.
What can we do but keep getting higher?
All we can do is keep increasing our level of happiness.
Were taking them drugs to keep from the liars.
We're taking drugs to escape from the lies and deception.
No one ever said it would be this packed with shit.
Nobody warned us about how hard life can be.
All the white man keep the rabbit in the bag with it.
White people are responsible for keeping the secrets and hiding the truth.
The blessed and the doomed shake hands in triumph.
People who experience good or bad luck are celebrating together.
Knowing they were equal all the while.
They realize that everyone is equal in the eyes of the universe.
And some one robbed this country of its questions.
Someone took away the natural curiosity and questioning spirit of the country.
Do you mind being left outside of it all?
Is it okay if you don't want to be a part of all this chaos and confusion?
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Natattack
It seems they came a decade too soon... I will always love this band! <3
kAtAri 444
I LOVE THIS SONG😍😍😍
NonRoker
Massive voice. I want her to sing all music from now on please.
david Mattiacci
Awesome song!
Fernando Barbosa
Nico Vega is so amazing :D
Hannah Park
@NoizeDrive finally! Someone who agrees with me! I feel like the production of this album took away a lot of the raw energy and bluesiness of this band. The original version of this song has always been my favorite, not this version :)
Trevor Greene
Beautiful song
Asger Frederiksen
"This new album ruined their songs" "For everyone (like.. 5 persons?) who used myspace YEARS ago" Dude, you're setting new standards for douche-baggery and hipstering.
john bob
This goes perfect with Bioshock keep getting higher like Colombia, and drugs vigors, and ect.
Technicolor Beast
Marry me god dammit.