In 2004 Jessie and Brian moved to Berlin and became a duo for the next year, touring around Europe and playing mostly improvised sets. Thematically the group wrote songs about love, media, and sexual politics. They broke up in 2005.
Jessie Evans is currently working on her first solo record and playing live shows with a drummer named Toby Dammit (Iggy Pop, Swans). Brian Hock and Billy Bates are currently doing a project called C.L.A.W.S. Sadie Shaw continues in The Husbands.
LOVESICK
The Vanishing Lyrics
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Lovesick in my heart oh no!
Lovesick, lovesick, lovesick, oh!
Lovesick in my heart oh no!
Lovesick in my heart, lovesick all alone
I'm not gonna take your shit anymore
Get off of my tit! get off of my tit!
You're not my baby!
The Vanishing's song Lovesick presents a narrative of someone who is feeling lovesick and fed up with their partner's behavior. The repetition of the word "lovesick" throughout the song creates a sense of obsession and desperation, emphasizing the intensity of the singer's feelings. The line "Lovesick in my heart, lovesick all alone" suggests that the singer feels isolated in their experience of love, like they are the only one feeling this way.
Furthermore, the next line "I'm not gonna take your shit anymore" is a clear statement of defiance that shows the singer is not willing to put up with their partner's negative behavior any longer. The phrase "get off of my tit" can be interpreted as the singer wanting to rid themselves of their partner's constant emotional and physical dependence on them. The final line "you're not my baby" suggests a sense of disillusionment or betrayal, as if the singer has realized that their partner is not the same person they thought they were in love with.
Line by Line Meaning
Lovesick, lovesick, lovesick, oh!
My heart is filled with a profound feeling of sickness due to love.
Lovesick in my heart oh no!
The feeling of being sick due to love is troubling my heart immensely.
Lovesick in my heart, lovesick all alone
I am suffering from lovesickness without having anyone to share my pain with.
I'm not gonna take your shit anymore
I have finally decided to stop putting up with your unacceptable behavior.
Get off of my tit! get off of my tit!
Stop clinging to me like a baby and be independent!
You're not my baby!
You are not dependent on me like a baby, so stop acting like it.
Writer(s): Austin Dallas L, Thomas Rozonda Ocielian
Contributed by Luke R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jessekarshner2553
I met Jessie several times and saw the Vanishing a couple times. Seeing this song live is incredible! She was very nice as well
@phoenixdk
I've loved this for about a decade now. It's still one of the most moving, evocative, powerful songs or music videos I've discovered. I wish I could be that angry.
@victorcarvajalgarcia5244
I knew The Vanishing because this was the first song i heard from them. A timeless track. Such a classic.
@deformschool
Thanks to posting this... I was a fan of The Vanishing and used to go to shows in my early 20s... I'm like an old dude now and this still slaps.
@IkonKnight
I feel like I just being putting up my death-hawk, eyeshadow and my boots...slap on my leather jacket and Im ready to hit the club. High school was great!! :D
@harrytopalian1266
I live in San Francisco and this is my fave local band. Seeing this song live blew me away.
@mattspecter1334
They were so fun live!
@Rick-ho2ci
Been looking for this song / group for years!! Finally finally finally!
@JairoRamosDontForget
Rick Mireles me 2 I luv it!
@kabelsalamanderinli2153
Dale Deck brought me here, GREAT SONG!!