Twin sisters Chloe and Hannah Van Thompson (vocals, guitar) join Joanne For… Read Full Bio ↴Twin sisters Chloe and Hannah Van Thompson (vocals, guitar) join Joanne Forbes (bass) and Shaun Hood (drums) to make up Glaswegian surf-rock band ‘The Van Ts’. Rapturous surf-pop with rock swagger balanced by sugar-pop harmonies have won over numerous fans already. With influences ranging from First Aid Kit to Wolf Alice, this quartet are the new smell of teen spirit. The release of their EP A Coming of Age last year has won critical acclaim. With premiers on Huw Stephens’ BBC Radio Introducing show, Noisey, Consequence of Sound, Clash Magazine and a slot on Spotify’s ‘Hot New Bands’ playlist, causing the band’s name to resonate from the UK to the US and beyond. Having supported Yuck, Sunflower Bean and Rat Boy, the band went on to headline T in the Park’s BBC Introducing stage and gain slots at Electric Fields, Stag & Dagger and Twisterella where they picked up further support from the likes of The Scotsman, Beat Surrender, Backseat Mafia, Amazing Radio and BBC Introducing Scotland.

Blood Orange
The Van T's Lyrics

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It′s always hard to please you when you're
Standing next to me
And I find it hard to breathe
Now you′re all alone
We're breaking up

Ohh, honey
You're blowing my mind

Over board this time

We′re breaking up, we′re breaking up you say
And I can't hear a word you say
All in all, I don′t want to fall
To scars, scars
All in all, I don't want to fall
To scars, scars

I said nice to feel you when you′re
Holding on to me
When you're gripping my hands
To feel like a man

We′re breaking up, we're breaking up you say
And I can't hear a single word you say
We′re breaking up, we′re breaking up you say
We're breaking up, we′re breaking up
All in all, I don't want to fall
To scars, scars

All in all, I don′t want to fall
To scars, scars

Overall Meaning

The song "Blood Orange" by The Van T's is a melancholic breakup song that explores the difficulty of communication and the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics describe the challenges the singer faces while trying to please their partner and the frustration they experience when they can't seem to make them happy. The line "We're breaking up, we're breaking up you say, and I can't hear a word you say" highlights the struggle of communication and the inability to understand each other's feelings, leading to the inevitable end of the relationship.

The chorus of the song reflects the emotional scars and pain that come with a breakup. The repeated line "All in all, I don't want to fall, to scars, scars" signifies the fear of getting hurt again, the struggle to let go of the past, and the inevitable emotional pain that lingers long after the relationship is over.

Overall, "Blood Orange" is a relatable and heartfelt song that explores the complexity of human emotions and the difficulties of relationships. The Van T's deliver the song with raw, emotional vocals that perfectly capture the pain and anguish of a failed relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

It′s always hard to please you when you're Standing next to me And I find it hard to breathe Now you′re all alone We're breaking up
Being around you is a challenge for me and I feel suffocated, but you're leaving me now and it's painful.

Ohh, honey You're blowing my mind Over board this time
You're making my head spin with all of this and it's too much to handle.

We′re breaking up, we′re breaking up you say And I can't hear a word you say All in all, I don′t want to fall To scars, scars All in all, I don't want to fall To scars, scars
You're telling me we're breaking up but I'm not really listening. I don't want to get hurt, I don't want to be left with emotional scars.

I said nice to feel you when you′re Holding on to me When you're gripping my hands To feel like a man
It feels good to be held by you, to feel like a man when you hold my hands.

We′re breaking up, we're breaking up you say And I can't hear a single word you say We′re breaking up, we′re breaking up you say We're breaking up, we′re breaking up All in all, I don't want to fall To scars, scars All in all, I don′t want to fall To scars, scars
You keep telling me we're breaking up but I can't comprehend it. We're breaking up and it's painful, but again, I don't want to get hurt.

Writer(s): Chloe Van Thompson, Hannah Van Thompson

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