The Virginmarys are not part of the Curtis club. Their music blends the dynamics of platinum class ‘grunge’ (basically Nirvana, Mudhoney and Screaming Trees) with the spikiness of punk and the attention to detail and honesty of prime British rock of the early 1970’s, before the wizards and capes overcame the attack and dynamic. Their belief system begins with a devotion to the idea of playing. Live or in rehearsals, the three are at their most comfortable instruments in hand. Whether this is cool or not in a world where we sometimes seem to want our bands to devote themselves to studiously not playing is of no consequence to them. So, the debut album, ‘King Of Conflict’, was recorded live in the studio with Toby Jepson producing and Chris Sheldon (Pixies, Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, etc) at the mixing controls to capture the band at their thrilling best.
But this is not ‘muso’ territory. Whilst Ally may have learnt his playing via a local blues maestro and lived in a house sound tracked by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Free and The Allman Bros courtesy of his dad, the revelation of Nirvana and the digging backwards to punk and forwards to the diverse likes of Elbow and Arcade Fire meant that when Ally, Matt and Danny set out to write rock songs, those were never likely to be dumb, despite being a hell of a lot of fun. Further, Ally’s nature and his position as lyricist pretty much guaranteed that The Virginmarys would share much in common with those bands who eschewed the brainless cartoons of metal to create a rock music that used its words to deal with real life, real feelings and serious subjects. So a typical song from the trio rocks as hard as anything you are likely to hear but can talk about making the wrong calls despite yourself (‘Dead Man’s Shoes), domestic violence from the less thought out position of male as victim (‘Portrait Of Red’) and anti-capitalism (‘You’ve Got Your Money’).
It’s that blend of rock schooling and intelligence that makes The Virginmarys such a thrilling proposition. Unlike so many contemporaries, the three are unlikely to fall into any of the obvious traps that bedevil young bands in their world. Having spent three years touring and playing alongside a series of self-released EP’s the band have built a fan base that encompasses the likes of Slash (a regular VM’s T shirt wearer), We Are Scientists, Eagles Of Death Metal and Ash, all of whom have invited the band to support them and thousands of devoted fans across the globe. In the process they have featured on BBC Breakfast, scored an iTunes single of the week both in the UK and US, had a track featured on Rockband 3 and sold out London’s Garage at a canter as part of HMV’s Next Big Thing series of shows at the close of 2011.
Those beginnings have fostered a band that are ambitious without being arrogant, Ally claims that honesty is at the heart of everything he does, Danny wants The Virginmarys to be a catalyst for new bands to form and create great new music and Matt sees success as blowing away the dross that currently populates daytime radio and creating a world in which their music, and that like it, makes the music world an exciting place to be once more.
In a world crying out for a band with substance, The Virginmarys could well prove to be the answer to all our prayers.
Lewis Jamieson
Lost Weekend
The Virginmarys Lyrics
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I'm tired of living underground,
Where depression tells me she's the only way.
I have nothing left to lose,
But I have nothing left to choose,
The bottle drinks the booze from me these days.
Hold me through the dark of night,
I cannot sleep, I cannot cry.
I've lost all control of my mind,
Spinning out of time and out of sight.
And my body aches and my heart it hurts.
I've long found out that drugs don't work.
Will someone save me from myself tonight?
I'm tired of my ambitions,
And I'm tired of my suspicions,
I'm so tired of knowing that I live a lie.
Sweet tea and Valium,
Say one day I will marry them,
And we can live in champion disguise.
Hold me through the dark at night,
Before I kiss myself goodbye.
I cannot sleep, I cannot cry.
I've lost all control of my mind,
Spinning out of time and out of sight.
And my body aches and my heart it hurts.
I've long found out that drugs don't work.
Will someone save me from myself tonight?
Will someone save me from myself tonight?
Will someone save me from myself tonight?
Will someone save me from myself tonight?
Will someone save me from myself tonight, tonight...
The Virginmarys' "Lost Weekend" is a soulful and gritty song that speaks to the loneliness and despair that can come with addiction and depression. The singer is exhausted and broken, feeling trapped underground with depression as their only guide. They feel as though they have no control over their mind, body, or heart. They've tried drugs to numb the pain and find escape but have realized that they're not the answer. The lyrics express a sense of hopelessness and resignation, as the singer longs for someone to save them from themselves but doesn't seem to believe that anyone can.
The chorus is the most emotional part of the song, with the singer pleading for someone to hold them before they kiss themselves goodbye. This line highlights the desperation and suicidal thoughts that often accompany addiction and depression. The song's message is powerful, highlighting the importance of reaching out for help and the devastating consequences of isolation and hopelessness.
Overall, "Lost Weekend" is a poignant and raw depiction of the struggles that many people face with addiction and depression. It speaks to the need for connection, support, and understanding in times of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Build me up, I'm breaking down,
I need help, I'm falling apart
I'm tired of living underground,
I'm tired of being stuck and feeling low
Where depression tells me she's the only way.
Depression is convincing me that there's no way out
I have nothing left to lose,
I feel like I've lost everything already
But I have nothing left to choose,
I don't see any options available to me
The bottle drinks the booze from me these days.
I'm turning to alcohol to numb my pain
Hold me through the dark of night,
I need someone to comfort me during my hardest moments
Before I kiss myself goodbye.
Before I give up on life completely
I cannot sleep, I cannot cry.
I'm emotionally numb and physically exhausted
I've lost all control of my mind,
My thoughts and feelings are spiraling out of control
Spinning out of time and out of sight.
I feel like I'm losing touch with reality
And my body aches and my heart it hurts.
My pain is both physical and emotional
I've long found out that drugs don't work.
I've tried to escape my pain with drugs, but they don't help
Will someone save me from myself tonight?
I need someone to help me before I do something I'll regret
I'm tired of my ambitions,
My goals and dreams are no longer motivating me
And I'm tired of my suspicions,
My distrust and doubts are exhausting me
I'm so tired of knowing that I live a lie.
I'm tired of pretending everything's okay when it's not
Sweet tea and Valium,
I'm using these substances to cope
Say one day I will marry them,
I'm afraid I'm becoming too dependent on them
And we can live in champion disguise.
I'm trying to hide my pain and struggles from others
Will someone save me from myself tonight?
I'm pleading for help and support
Will someone save me from myself tonight?
I'm asking again for someone to step in and stop me from self-destructing
Will someone save me from myself tonight?
I'm desperate for help and afraid of what I might do to myself
Will someone save me from myself tonight?
I'm begging for intervention and support tonight
Will someone save me from myself tonight, tonight...
I'm feeling alone and scared, and need someone to be there for me
Writer(s): Dolan Danny, Dickaty Ally, Rose Mathew
Contributed by Andrew V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Burns
I seen this band play support band to Rival sons in Liverpool 02 27/1/17 great brand, they play leeds key club soon and il be there.
Li Patrocínio
oh yeahhhhhhh!!!
Will someone save me from myself tonight?!!
Altair Lima
[iminent led]Nice[/led]
cookiegamerhd3
2018?