Violet
The Hole Lyrics


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And the sky was made of amethyst
And all the stars were just like little fish
You should learn when to go
You should learn how to say no

Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever

When they get what they want, and they never want it again
And they get what they want, and they never want it again
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to

And the sky was all violet
I want it again, but violent, more violent
Yeah, I'm the one with no soul
One above and one below

Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever

When they get what they want, and they never want it again
When they get what they want, and they never want it again
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I dare you to

I told you from the start just how this would end
When I get what I want, then I never want it again
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
It's my lie, you're mine, you're mine

Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to




Go on, take everything, take everything
Take everything, take everything

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Hole's song Violet are a twisted tale of desire, possession, and power. The opening lines paint a surreal picture of a sky made of amethyst and stars that resemble little fish. However, the dreamy landscape quickly turns sinister as the singer admonishes the listener to learn when to say no and how to walk away. The chorus serves as a warning that things that might seem temporary can have lasting consequences, and it's easy to get caught up in the temporary gratification of getting what you want without really considering the long-term effects.


The second verse adds a layer of complexity to the story as the singer shows a willingness to give everything to the person they desire. The repetition of "take everything" is both a plea and a warning, and it's clear that there is a power dynamic at play in the relationship. The chorus repeats with a slight variation, now seeming to call into question the very nature of desire-whether it's possible to truly want something without eventually losing interest.


The song ends with a sense of finality and possession as the singer proclaims "It's my lie, you're mine, you're mine." It's a declaration of ownership that's both possessive and desperate, and it shows the dark side of longing and desire.


Line by Line Meaning

And the sky was made of amethyst
The sky was purple as if made of a precious gemstone.


And all the stars were just like little fish
The stars in the sky were small and flickering like fish swimming in a river.


You should learn when to go
It is important to know when to leave a situation or relationship.


You should learn how to say no
Learning to say 'no' to something that is not beneficial or healthy for oneself is important.


Might last a day, yeah
Some things may only last for a short period of time.


Mine is forever
However, what I have will last forever.


When they get what they want, and they never want it again
People often desire something dearly but once obtained, lose interest in it completely.


Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
I am willing to give everything to someone, even if it may hurt me in the end.


And the sky was all violet
The sky which was earlier colored just like a gemstone is now fully covered with purple color.


I want it again, but violent, more violent
I want that moment again, but with more intensity and passion; even if it causes me pain it's worth it.


Yeah, I'm the one with no soul
I'm the person who is emotionally dead inside and incapable of feeling any affection.


One above and one below
My life is on the extremes, either highs or lows, there's no in-between.


I told you from the start just how this would end
I always knew that this relationship would end painfully.


When I get what I want, then I never want it again
Once my desires are fulfilled, I tend to lose interest in them quickly.


Go on, take everything, take everything, I dare you to
I am prepared to take a risk and challenge someone to take everything away from me.


It's my lie, you're mine, you're mine
I am the only one who knows the truth about myself, and you belong to me.


Go on, take everything, take everything
I am giving permission to take everything from me.


Take everything, take everything
Take absolutely everything from me.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Courtney M Love, Eric T. Erlandson

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@oumaimamahboub8738

lyrics:
And the sky was made of amethyst
And all the stars were just like little fish
You should learn when to go
You should learn how to say no
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
When they get what they want, and they never want it again
And they get what they want, and they never want it again
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
And the sky was all violet
I want it again, but violent, more violent
Yeah, I'm the one with no soul
One above and one below
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
When they get what they want, and they never want it again
When they get what they want, and they never want it again
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I dare you to
I told you from the start just how this would end
When I get what I want, then I never want it again
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
It's my lie, you're mine, you're mine
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything
Take everything, take everything



@chocolatelover3770

And the sky was made of amethyst
And all the stars were just like little fish
You should learn when to go
You should learn how to say no
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
When they get what they want, and they never want it again
And they get what they want, and they never want it again
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
And the sky was all violet
I want to give the violent more violets
And I'm the one with no soul
One above and one below
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
Might last a day, yeah
Mine is forever
When they get what they want, and they never want it again
When they get what they want, and they never want it again
Go on, take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on, take everything, take everything, I dare you to
I told you from the start just how this would end
When I get what I want, then I never want it again
Go on take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on take everything, take everything I want you to
If I don't mind, you don't mind
Go on take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on take everything, take everything I want you to
Go on take everything, take everything, I want you to
Go on take everything, take everything, take everything, take everything



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@fastheartmartvideos

"You should learn how to say no" is one of the most simple and profound statements there is then and now. I love that line.

@enricovankeeken1624

@birdsongandflowers ?Anything YOU want it to mean (maybe)

@enricovankeeken1624

@birdsongandflowers isn´t it (just) her saying `no´ to drugs?? / since you wrote down the word `consent´ i wanna ask you s.thing..i was all ready around ( ± ) 40 when i had sex with a 14 year old boy :-) ~~ ?Am i now to you a pedophile ...Also..would you wanna becUm THE $tar of `MY´ remake of Death on the Nile..?

@boblol3265

@birdsongandflowers If I remember correctly the line is about victim blaming, and how victims are often told to just say no.

@hettybayly1836

I agree. Very powerful word the word no. It can save, protect, deliver, free us and so much more.

@fastheartmartvideos

@draginki NO

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@kat3871

Her vocals on this song were perfect. Haunting, emotionally provoking, moving. It gives me chills.

@MrRepulsiv

I agree, noone could have done it better here.

@salvadordollyparton4826

even the cracks and other "imperfections". forgot how badass courtney was back in the day. i drew a heart in red ink with hole written inside it on my airwalks. god i loved those shoes, too...

@theamberheardplaylist6768

-Come over an see Johnny Depp pursuing Amber 
Heard with a blade as she begs him to stop, a recording played at trial that I transcribed and loudened

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