Velvet
The Toadies Lyrics

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Get away!
Get away!

You hurt me you fuck!
You hurt me you fuck!
You hurt me you fuck!
You hurt me

Stop it!
Stop it!

You hurt me you cunt!
You hurt me you cunt!
You hurt me you cunt!
You hurt me

Cunt, cunt, cunt
Mommy, mommy, mommy
Woman, woman, woman

Stop it!
Stop it!

You hurt me you fuck!

You hurt me you fuck!
You hurt me

Overall Meaning

The Toadies' song "Velvet" is a raw and intense portrayal of a toxic relationship marked by abuse and violence. The song's opening lines, "Get away," repeated twice set the tone for the song's theme: escape. The repetition of "You hurt me you fuck!" and "You hurt me you cunt!" are painful and unrelenting. The use of these explicit terms conveys the severity of the situation and captures the singer's raw emotions. The phrase "Mommy, mommy, mommy" serves as a cry for help and emphasizes the vulnerability of the situation.

The chorus is the most prominent part of the song and reinforces the importance of the singer's message. Repeating "Stop it!" with increasing volume and intensity is a powerful way to suggest that the abuse needs to end. The song concludes with the final lines "You hurt me you fuck!" and "You hurt me you cunt!" which, once again, convey the severity of the situation and the necessity to escape it.

Overall, "Velvet" is a chilling representation of the horrors of an abusive relationship. The song's intense lyrics, powerful delivery, and raw emotions work together to create a haunting portrait of a violent and dangerous situation.

Line by Line Meaning

Get away!
I want you to leave my life and stay away from me

You hurt me you fuck!
Your actions have caused me pain and I am angry with you

You hurt me
Your actions have caused me pain and distress

Stop it!
I want you to cease your harmful behavior towards me

You hurt me you cunt!
Your actions have caused me pain and I am angry with you

You hurt me
Your actions have caused me pain and distress

Cunt, cunt, cunt
An expletive used to express anger and frustration

Mommy, mommy, mommy
A cry for help or a desire for comfort

Woman, woman, woman
An expression of frustration or anger towards women in general

Stop it!
I want you to cease your harmful behavior towards me

You hurt me you fuck!
Your actions have caused me pain and I am angry with you