It's four full album releases to date are: Tangible Rhymes (1999), Plastic Eyes Static Minds (2000), Manipulator (2002), and Flowerfish (2005). They also have a few singles independently released including an Apo Hiking Society cover of the classic "Softly" that was included in the 2-CD + DVD set titled "The Best of Kami nAPO Muna.
The band is currently on low-profile but still performs a few gigs occasionally in Cebu and Manila. They are currently recording a few singles for independent release this year (2010)
Their current lineup has changed little since "Flowerfish", which was the last and most successful album the band released. Current members are: Orven Enoveso on vocals and guitars, Ian Zafra on guitars, Wesley Chiongbian on bass and Jerros Dolino on drums.
Violet
Sheila and the Insects Lyrics
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The color of the evening
Stealing from a slithering sun
The color of death
The color of a dying rose
Stolen from the altar of love
The color of pain
Winter show summer charade
The color of hate and pale revulsion
Fake procession plastic parade
My fears aside
I won't deny the things I said without remorse
Pardon my lies and my innocent candor
But violet is my favorite color
Difficult times call for different answers
Tenacity and will to survive
Serious crimes borne from serious anger
A serious high is addiction to lies
Radical pride carries no prize
Hesitation cannot decide
Pardon my lies and my innocent candor
But violet is my favorite color
The color of flesh
The color of forced caress
Domesticated human regret
The color of lies and my innocent candor
Violet is my favorite color
violet is my favorite color
violet is my favorite color...
Sil vous plait...
The lyrics to Sheila and the Insects' song Violet are a powerful exploration of the darker and more complex aspects of the human experience. The song opens with an evocative portrayal of the different shades of violet - the color of night, evening and death, as well as the color of pain and leaking veins. The lyrics also allude to the different ways in which people cope with difficult times, through either tenacity or addiction and the destructive forces of radical pride and hesitation.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become increasingly introspective and self-aware, acknowledging the ways in which human behavior is shaped by a mix of innocence, deception, and regret. The repeated assertion that "violet is my favorite color" takes on a powerful significance - it becomes a symbol of the intermingling of different emotions and experiences, of the contradictions that make up the human psyche.
Overall, the song is a haunting exploration of the complexities of the human experience, of the ways in which emotions and experiences interweave and affect our thoughts, actions, and perceptions.
Line by Line Meaning
The color of night
The deep shade of purple that the sky assumes after the sun sets.
The color of the evening
The twilight hue that elicits a feeling of melancholy mixed with hope.
Stealing from a slithering sun
The darkness creeping in as the sun's light fades away.
The color of death
The somber shade of purple that symbolizes the end of life.
The color of a dying rose
The soft shade of purple that the petals of a rose take on as they wither and die.
Stolen from the altar of love
The shade of purple that represents the delicate emotions of love taken away by death.
The color of pain
The intense and raw shade of purple that signifies emotional and physical suffering.
The color of leaking veins
The deep shade of purple that symbolizes the final moments of life as the blood seeps out of the body.
Winter show summer charade
A deception, where the reality of winter rears its head, even though everyone pretends it is still summer.
The color of hate and pale revulsion
The dark shade of purple that mirrors loathing, disgust and apathy.
Fake procession plastic parade
The sight of a false and insincere spectacle, presenting symbols that signify untrue beliefs.
My fears aside
Putting my fear aside and speaking my truth without hesitation.
I won't deny the things I said without remorse
I won’t retract anything I said, no matter how harsh or regrettable it is.
Pardon my lies and my innocent candor
Forgive me for both my deceit and honesty, for they both stem from the same place.
But violet is my favorite color
Despite the negative associations that some have with violet, it is still my preferred color.
Difficult times call for different answers
Challenging situations require unconventional solutions.
Tenacity and will to survive
Persevering through adverse situations by relying on sheer strength and determination.
Serious crimes borne from serious anger
When a person is genuinely angry, their actions can have severe and long-lasting consequences.
A serious high is addiction to lies
The rush that comes from deceiving others can become so intense that people become addicted to it like a drug.
Radical pride carries no prize
Excessive and extreme pride can lead to negative consequences, rather than rewards.
Hesitation cannot decide
Uncertainty and doubt can paralyze an individual and prevent effective decision-making.
The color of flesh
The sensual and earthy shade of purple that suggests intimacy and desire.
The color of forced caress
The dark shade of purple that is used to represent an unwelcome or uncomfortable touch.
Domesticated human regret
The guilt and shame that come with the human experience of having to live within the confines of social norms and expectations.
The color of lies and my innocent candor
Violet represents both my inclination to be deceitful as well as my willingness to be truthful, despite the consequences.
Violet is my favorite color
Final reaffirmation of the affirmation that violet is still and will always be my preferred color.
Writer(s): Christian Darius O. Zafra, Orven D. Enoveso
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.