From October 2002 onward, THE VELVET were very active. They released their first album and maxi-single and had many lives, including one-man lives and band-sponsored events. In December 2004, Reina departed from THE VELVET to start ＡＤＯＬＦ; this left THE VELVET with only three official members, the original ones, and MiMi took over Reina's role of vocalist for lives. During this time there was also a live support bassist, Junzo, and the band nicknamed themselves 'THE VELVET STRIPPER'.
Between 2005 and 2008, THE VELVET were on hiatus, but this ended on March 5th of 2008, when MiMi, Bera, and Lem (and a support bassist, Chiro) brought a reborn THE VELVET to the music scene. Since then the members have been active with lives and releases, and did not take a downfall when the drummer Lem left in June 2009, instead to be replaced by a live support drummer, Mai.
As of 2011, MiMi has announced that while Chiro and Mai will continue to play support for the band, at times the support members will change from live to live.
Velvet
The Velvet Lyrics
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Бархат сочится по твоей коже.
Не сопротивляйся, он
Всё что было 'до' уничтожит,
Оставив лишь сладкий сон
Тебе нужно дать надежду,
Солгать и продолжить идти.
Тебя и так уже не спасти.
Я проникаю всё дальше и глубже,
Оставаясь в тебе навсегда
А ты становишься всё мягче и уже
Под напором своего стыда.
Ты не найдёшь козырей в своих картах,
Не найдёшь правды в моих словах
Ты не веришь мне, но свой запах
Я оставил на твоих губах.
Оставь надежду, здесь тебе не место
Как жаль, что мне ничего не жаль
Я слеплен из совсем другого теста
И превращу в вино твою печаль.
Я поиграю с тобой как с игрушкой
и положу на полочку к остальным.
Ты к Дьяволу пришла сама с ловушку
И поиграть дала мне сердцем своим.
Ты жертва, нет шанса, беги пока есть
Возможность, я возле, я рядом, я здесь!
И нет ничего, всё закрыто для нас,
Мой внутренний зверь ждёт команды "Фас"!
The lyrics to The Velvet's song "Velvet" depict a seductive and manipulative relationship. The use of the word "velvet" throughout the song symbolizes a smooth and enticing allure that is irresistible to the listener. The first verse suggests that this allure will consume everything that existed before, leaving only a sweet dream behind. The singer urges the subject of the song to give in to hope, deceive, and continue moving forward without fear, as there is no salvation for them anymore.
The second verse delves deeper into the dynamic of the relationship. The singer claims to penetrate further and deeper, remaining inside the other person forever. As a result, the subject becomes softer and more vulnerable under the weight of their shame. The lyrics also imply that the subject will not find any advantage or truth in their actions or the singer's words. Despite not believing in the singer, the subject is marked by their presence, evidenced by the lingering scent left on their lips.
In the chorus, the singer encourages the subject to abandon hope and accept that they do not belong in this situation. There is a sense of regret that the singer feels no remorse for their actions, as they are made of a different substance entirely. They will transform the subject's sorrow into wine, suggesting that they will derive pleasure from their pain. The bridge of the song portrays the singer playing with the subject like a toy, placing them on a shelf with others. The subject is portrayed as willingly falling into a trap and allowing the singer into their heart.
In conclusion, "Velvet" by The Velvet's explores a toxic and manipulative relationship where one person takes advantage of the vulnerability and desires of the other. The lyrics emphasize the irresistible allure of the singer and the destructive consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Бархат сочится по твоей коже.
Soft velvet slides against your skin.
Не сопротивляйся, он
Do not resist, it
Всё что было 'до' уничтожит,
Will destroy everything that was 'before',
Оставив лишь сладкий сон
Leaving only a sweet dream
Тебе нужно дать надежду,
You need to give hope,
Солгать и продолжить идти.
To lie and keep going.
Не бойся и оставь одежду,
Do not be afraid and leave your clothes,
Тебя и так уже не спасти.
You cannot be saved anymore.
Я проникаю всё дальше и глубже,
I penetrate further and deeper,
Оставаясь в тебе навсегда
Remaining in you forever
А ты становишься всё мягче и уже
And you become softer and already
Под напором своего стыда.
Under the pressure of your shame.
Ты не найдёшь козырей в своих картах,
You will not find a trump card in your cards,
Не найдёшь правды в моих словах
You will not find the truth in my words,
Ты не веришь мне, но свой запах
You do not believe me, but your scent
Я оставил на твоих губах.
I left it on your lips.
Оставь надежду, здесь тебе не место
Leave hope, you do not belong here
Как жаль, что мне ничего не жаль
It's a pity that I'm not sorry for anything
Я слеплен из совсем другого теста
I am molded from a completely different mold
И превращу в вино твою печаль.
And I will turn your sadness into wine.
Я поиграю с тобой как с игрушкой
I will play with you like a toy
и положу на полочку к остальным.
And put you on the shelf with the others.
Ты к Дьяволу пришла сама с ловушку
You came to the Devil yourself from a trap
И поиграть дала мне сердцем своим.
And let me play with your heart.
Ты жертва, нет шанса, беги пока есть
You are a victim, no chance, run while there is
Возможность, я возле, я рядом, я здесь!
An opportunity, I'm near, I'm close, I'm here!
И нет ничего, всё закрыто для нас,
And there is nothing, everything is closed for us,
Мой внутренний зверь ждёт команды 'Фас'!
My inner beast is waiting for the command 'Attack'!
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Bloody Heels
Sometimes you have to sing and play about sad things as well! Thank you guys for listening! 🖤 Much love!
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Ms. Felony Strutter
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