The band was formed by Olson and Leaneagh following their involvement in the soft rock supergroup Gayngs. Their debut album, Give You the Ghost, was released on February 14,2012, and received praise from critics; including Grammy winner band Bon Iver's founder Justin Vernon,who told Rolling Stone: "They're the best band I've ever heard." Four singles were released from the album including, "Dark Star", which peaked at no. 2 on BEL (Vl) [Ultratip].
The band released their second album, Shulamith on October 18,2013, and it reached a peak position at no. 47 on BEL (VI) just like their debut. It also charted at no. 1 on US Heatseekers Albums. In April 2013 they released the single "Tiff (feat. Justin Vernon)", followed by second single "Chain My Name" in October, 2013.
Scrobbling note: does not tend to scrobble with or without the inclusion of the cedilla, which is how the band is (accurately) represented on Spotify.
Vegas
Poliça Lyrics
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Than to stumble sleeping through the night life
Walking in on a honeymoon
You and me at the corner room
Vectors swoon a white girl's view
I'm too big for the swimming pool
Skull bikini for your frilly ass
Hope its love, hope it lasts
Whether or not you think its true
It's good to know that I got my eyes on
You ooh been mean to me
Whether or not you think its true
It's good to know that I got my eye on you
You've been
You've been
You've been mean to me
You've been
You've been
You've been mean to me
The code of boys, I know it well
Curves and colors of a broken shell
Ice is laid upon the tongue
Speech is slow, the mind grows numb
Under covers, his touch is rust
Only one soul that I trust
It can't be us, it can't be us, it can't be us, it can't be us
Ooh, you've been mean to me
Whether or not you think its true
It's good to know that I got my eyes on
You ooh been mean to me
Whether or not you think its true
It's good to know that I got my eye on you
You've been
You've been
You've been mean to me
You've been
You've been
You've been mean to me
The lyrics to Poliça's song "Vegas" seem to be about a relationship that has faced some difficulties due to the lifestyle of one or both partners. The opening lines suggest that the singer would rather sleep through the morning than stay up all night, implying that they may have different priorities from their partner. The lines "Walking in on a honeymoon/ You and me at the corner room" suggest that they may have had high hopes for the relationship at the beginning, but those hopes were not fully realized. The "vectors swoon a white girl's view" could be interpreted as the singer feeling out of place and uncomfortable in their partner's world.
The second verse continues this theme of a relationship that is troubled and possibly unhealthy. The "code of boys" may refer to toxic masculinity or a particular group of men that the singer feels pressure to fit in with. The "curves and colors of a broken shell" may suggest that the relationship is superficial and lacking in substance. The reference to "only one soul that I trust" could indicate a loss of trust in the partner or a realization that the relationship is not viable. The repetition of the line "it can't be us" emphasizes the singer's resignation to the fact that the relationship is not going to work out.
Overall, the lyrics to "Vegas" paint a picture of a relationship that is struggling due to differences in lifestyle, values, or priorities. The singer seems resigned to the fact that they have been mistreated by their partner but is still keeping an eye on them.
Line by Line Meaning
Better to sleep through the sunrise
It's better to stay in bed and miss the sunrise than to stay out all night and be exhausted when the sun comes up.
Than to stumble sleeping through the night life
Sleeping during the night's activities is not good for you as you may miss out on things.
Walking in on a honeymoon
Walking in on a honeymoon can be awkward and uncomfortable for everyone involved.
You and me at the corner room
The artist and the person they are addressing were in a room together, likely isolated from others.
Vectors swoon a white girl's view
It's possible that what the artist is seeing is twisted in some way, affecting their perception or making them feel uneasy.
I'm too big for the swimming pool
The singer may feel that they don't fit in or are too different for something.
Skull bikini for your frilly ass
The person the singer is addressing wears something menacing or strange, while the singer may be more feminine.
Hope its love, hope it lasts
The artist has high hopes for a relationship and wants it to work out.
Ooh, you've been mean to me
The person the artist is addressing has mistreated them.
Whether or not you think its true
The artist wants the person to know that they are aware of the mistreatment, whether they acknowledge it or not.
It's good to know that I got my eyes on
The singer is watchful of the person's behavior and is keeping an eye on them.
You ooh been mean to me
Again, the person has been mistreating the artist.
The code of boys, I know it well
The singer is familiar with the way boys behave, likely suggesting she's had experience with mistreatment before.
Curves and colors of a broken shell
The person is struggling with some inner pain or turmoil that the singer is aware of.
Ice is laid upon the tongue
The person is unable to express themselves, either because they are afraid, or they don't know how to communicate what they're feeling.
Speech is slow, the mind grows numb
The situation is likely becoming overwhelming for the person the artist is addressing, perhaps causing them to shut down.
Under covers, his touch is rust
The person is not providing physical comfort, and the relationship between the two is likely strained.
Only one soul that I trust
The singer is only trusting one person in this situation, likely someone outside the relationship.
It can't be us, it can't be us, it can't be us, it can't be us
The singer is accepting that this particular relationship is not working out and perhaps needs to end.
You've been mean to me
Once again, the person has been mistreating the artist.
Whether or not you think its true
It's important to the artist that the person owning up to their mistreatment, whether they believe it or not.
It's good to know that I got my eyes on
The artist is keeping tabs on the person's behavior and is aware of their actions.
You ooh been mean to me
For the final line, the person's mistreatment is reiterated one last time.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHANNY LEANEAGH, RYAN OLSON
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Andrey Senes
Great Band!
hansy3
They spit so much quality that i miss tracks ive known for years. Too much.
Kat
thank you so much for this song!!! <3
Andre Griffin
My fav ✨
Kavalistik
The best.
Stephen Evans
How are you not the biggest star on Earth?