Just weeks after forming, The Filthy Violets recorded their debut album, Lackluster Blvd., and officially released it on Groopease.com, as the first band ever to be featured on the newly created site. Despite only having been together for 2 months, The Filthy Violets were nominated for and won the LA Deli Magazine's Top Emerging Artist of 2010 Fan Poll.
TFV has often been compared to The Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, and The Libertines, for their Brit influenced, guitar-infused, upbeat retro rock. But their musical influences reach as far back as Jeff Buckley and even Jimi Hendrix.
The band is currently planning their first tour and will be on the road for the better part of 2012 to promote Lackluster Blvd. and test out new material for their follow-up album.
Official website: http://thefilthyviolets.com
By the Dark
The Filthy Violets Lyrics
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This day is a high heeled click
But not one to miss
Lackluster boulevard
Hell bent on leaving your mark
Cured only by the dark
The hero is in
Just go
Now that you know
My manic mad mad man
Is loneliness your cane
Reckless just for the fame
Parading color starved
Spit out that piece of your heart
Oh no it's just the start
The hero is in
Just go
Give in give in
Now that you know
But don't blame it all on me
Oh can't you see
That you caressed the seed
Now wonder why you fiend
And why you bleed
But not for me
Oh oh oh
The Filthy Violets's song "By the Dark" is a captivating representation of the internal conflicts we face, in order to achieve the desired goals that we set for ourselves. The song begins with the lyrics "Que sera sera", emphasizing the inevitability of certain situations you may find yourself in. As the song progresses, it becomes evident that the singer is well-aware of the challenges and the price they have to pay. The high heeled click signifies that the singer is taking a step towards their goal and they "won't miss" the opportunity.
The lyrics "My manic mad mad man" could be interpreted as the singer's inner voice or alter ego who is pushing them to succeed even if it means taking reckless actions and fame being the only thing in mind. The line "Parading color-starved, spit out that piece of your heart" shows that the singer is struggling to find their true identity in a world where they have to conform to the society's standards, rather than expressing themselves freely.
The recurring phrase "The hero is in, just go" is a reminder to the singer and anyone who listens to the song, that they are the hero of their own story and they should keep moving forward in spite of the struggles that they might face.
Line by Line Meaning
Que sera sera
Whatever will be, will be
This day is a high heeled click
Today is an important event that will make a loud noise
But not one to miss
It is something you cannot afford to miss
Lackluster boulevard
The street is boring and unimpressive
Hell bent on leaving your mark
You are determined to make an impact at any cost
Cured only by the dark
Only darkness can heal the pain
The hero is in
You are the main character
Just go
Take action
Give in give in
Submit to your urges
Now that you know
Now that you are aware
My manic mad mad man
My crazy lover
Is loneliness your cane
Your only companion is solitude
Reckless just for the fame
You act impulsively just to gain recognition
Parading color starved
You are displaying yourself while lacking vibrancy
Spit out that piece of your heart
Get rid of the part of you that holds you back
Oh no it's just the start
This is just the beginning
But don't blame it all on me
Do not hold me responsible for everything
Oh can't you see
Why can't you understand
That you caressed the seed
You nurtured this from the beginning
Now wonder why you fiend
Now you crave it and do not understand why
And why you bleed
And why you are suffering
But not for me
But not because of me
Oh oh oh
Contributed by Gianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.