Blitzed
The Raveonettes Lyrics
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I got a chain on my wrists
Tied it down to a needle heart
Tied it down, needle heart
Put a pill but I crush it now
Put a pill, crush it now
It's not at all and I feel ok
It's not at all, I feel ok
I Wonder how I'm going to wish for it all
How do I wish for it all
Write it down and it's my fault
Write it down, it's my fault
Through the[unknown] our love is there
Through it all, our love is there
You asked me once, won't be tired down
You asked me once, won't tire down
Our life is being blitzed [Repeat: x 8]
The first two lines of the opening verse "I got a chain on my skinny wrists / I got a chain on my wrists" indicate the feeling of confinement or being trapped. This line is repeated twice, further emphasizing the theme of imprisonment. The following line, "Tied it down to a needle heart," suggests that the narrator has a heart full of negativity or pain, and the chain is a symbol of the struggles and barriers keeping them bound to it. The repetition of "Tied it down, needle heart" reinforces the intensity of this feeling.
In the next verse, the narrator describes taking a pill which they then crush, presumably for drug use. The line "It's not at all and I feel okay" could be interpreted in different ways. It may indicate the sense of euphoria that drug use can bring, or it could also suggest that their issues and negative feelings have not gone away, but the drug is simply providing temporary relief. The repetition of "Put a pill, crush it down" serves to emphasize the recklessness and ultimately self-destructive nature of the behavior.
The chorus "Our life is being blitzed" conveys a sense of being overwhelmed and out of control. The word 'blitz' suggests an attack, or an aggressive onslaught with the intent to destroy. The repetition of the line further reinforces the intensity of the feeling of being continuously bombarded.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of longing for escape from pain and the difficult and destructive habits that may come with it. The themes of confinement and destruction are woven throughout, capturing a sense of being paralyzed and trapped in these negative, self-destructive patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a chain on my skinny wrists
I am restrained with chains over my thin wrists
Tied it down to a needle heart
My heart has become a needle and I feel pinned down
Put a pill but I crush it now
I used to take pills but now I crush them
It's not at all and I feel ok
The pill does not have any effect, but I am pretending everything is alright
I wonder how I'm going to wish for it all
I am thinking about how I will long for everything
Write it down and it's my fault
If I write down my wishes, it will be my responsibility
Through it all, our love is there
Despite everything, our love still exists
You asked me once, won't tire down
You once asked me if I would ever get tired of this
Our life is being blitzed [Repeat: x 8]
Our life is quickly passing us by without us realizing it
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sune Rose Wagner
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The name, The Raveonettes, is a direct reference to The Ronettes, and Buddy Holly's song Rave On!. Read Full BioThe Raveonettes is an indie rock/shoegaze/noise pop duo formed in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2001. Comprising Sune Rose Wagner (guitar, instruments, vocals), formerly of Psyched Up Janis, and Sharin Foo (guitar and vocals), their music is characterized by close two-part vocal harmony inspired by The Everly Brothers, coupled with hard-edged electric guitar overlaid with liberal doses of noise.
The name, The Raveonettes, is a direct reference to The Ronettes, and Buddy Holly's song Rave On!.
Their songs juxtapose the structural and chordal simplicity of 50s and 60s rock with intense electric instrumentation, driving beats and often dark lyrical content, similar to another of the band's influences, The Velvet Underground. Altogether, they sound very much like a slightly more melodic version of The Jesus and Mary Chain.
http://www.theraveonettes.com
On April 4th, 2011, they released "Raven in the Grave", a nine-track studio album with Vice Records. It's their 5th studio album.
From their site bio:
“I think we have finally hit on something quite important and different for this album,” explains Sune. “This is the first Raveonettes album we've done which doesn't feature the signature Raveonettes surf drumbeat. None of the tunes have any real sunshine to them. It’s all very un-Rave.”
“It has a mood of ethereal defiance” Sharin adds. “It’s dark but not bleak, like the single minded determination caused by crisis that is not quite hope but just as powerful. It’s the perfect winter soundtrack just in time for spring”.