The Velvet Teen officially made its debut in a brief Icelandic tour in the debatedly millennial new year, finding founding member Judah Nagler accompanied by electronic arrangements programmed on a portable sequencer. After returning home, Nagler teamed up with former bandmate Logan Whitehurst, and together they recorded the first EP under the moniker. Joshua Staples soon joined the group, and the trio recorded a wealth of material while touring North America, Canada and Japan until late 2004, when Logan was diagnosed with brain cancer. He died from the disease in 2006. Casey Deitz filled in during Logan’s absence and later joined the group to help extend the band’s reach to Europe and record Cum Laude.
The present day finds The Velvet Teen writing and recording as always, the newest material a culmination of its history, its vision set on the horizon. You are cordially invited to take part in the madness.
Death
The Velvet Teen Lyrics
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I won't put up a fight
I'll hold my breath and let it wash over me
And all the words we said
All the words we said
Have a way of rubbing off
But I said them so your courage could come back
And stay back
When I am, I can
They're all waiting for me
These eyes, these hands
Let them wash over me
And all the words we said
All the words we said
Have a way of rubbing off
But I said them so your courage could come backand run to your room while you're weeping
I'll see you in your bed while you're sleeping
Well, farewell
I won't hold you down
No, I'll heal the cracks in your head
Heal the cracks in your head
Stay back
The Velvet Teen's song "Death" is a hauntingly beautiful track that explores themes of mortality, acceptance, and love. The lyrics primarily deal with the idea of surrendering to death and letting go of the fear of dying. The opening lines of the song, "When my time has come, I won't put up a fight, I'll hold my breath and let it wash over me," suggest a willingness to embrace death without resistance. The phrase "let it wash over me" indicates a sense of release and surrender, as though the singer is prepared to be washed away by the inevitable tide of death.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "all the words we said, have a way of rubbing off" several times, suggesting that memories and words can stick with us even beyond death. The singer acknowledges that their own words may rub off on someone else and inspire courage in them. Later in the song, the singer says they'll "heal the cracks in your head," implying that they will leave a lasting impression even after they're gone.
Despite the dark subject matter, there is a sense of hope and tenderness in the lyrics. The singer cares deeply for the person they are addressing and wants to ease their pain. The final lines of the song, "I won't hold you down, no, I'll heal the cracks in your head, stay back," suggest that the singer is willing to let go of their loved one even after death and hopes to provide comfort and healing in some way.
Line by Line Meaning
When my time has come
Once my life ends
I won't put up a fight
I won't resist the inevitable
I'll hold my breath and let it wash over me
I'll accept it and let it consume me
And all the words we said
Everything we spoke about
Have a way of rubbing off
They tend to stick around
But I said them so your courage could come back
I said them to help you regain strength
And stay back
Don't let fear take over
When I am, I can
When I am present
They're all waiting for me
All the people waiting for me
These eyes, these hands
I have these senses
Let them wash over me
Let life experience happen to me
And all the words we said
All the conversations we had
Have a way of rubbing off
They tend to stay ingrained
But I said them so your courage could come backand run to your room while you're weeping
But I said them to bring back your bravery and give you the strength to recover and cry alone
I'll see you in your bed while you're sleeping
I'll still be with you even if you're asleep
Well, farewell
Goodbye
I won't hold you down
I won't keep you from moving on
No, I'll heal the cracks in your head
I'll help you recover and repair
Stay back
Keep fear at bay
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