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1. The Volunteers is an alternative indie rock band based in Seoul, South Korea which formed in 2018. The band is composed of Yerin Baek (lead vocals, guitar), Cloud (real name: Koh Hyung Seok (bass, band master)), Jonny (real name: Kwak Minhyuk (lead guitar)) & Kim Chiheon (lead drums). Yerin prior to The Volunteers was apart of a duo called 15& and has her own solo career alongside the band.
In 2018, the group dropped their EP Vanity & People and their single Radio a year later, all of which were leading up to their eponymous debut album that released May 21st, 2021.
Taking influence from acts like Oasis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Avril Lavigne, Tokyo Jihen, and The Beatles, The Volunteers brings a refreshing take on rock music, one that's sonically reminiscent of early 90s VH1 music videos and teenage rebellion.
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Violet
The Volunteers Lyrics
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You all just watched
You all hopeless murderers
You all god damn control freaks
All you have done is say no to my face
But everything I've done is nothing to you people, oh people
You'd hate to agree with my right mind and thought
'Cause I'm a ruthless rockstar, baby
Just a matter of time before I make you nod to my song
I know if I'm wrong
You should know
I was the best that you got
Best that you've got
You think I'm weak
You say it to everyone
You're living in your own world and
You're no more than a dickhead to me
My name's getting bigger and better
What have you done for me?
The more you do the more I feel like a grown woman
I'm not doing anything wrong
You'd hate to agree with my right mind and thought (oh yeah)
'Cause I'm a ruthless rockstar, baby
Just a matter of time before I make you nod to my song
I know if I'm wrong
You should know
I was the best that you got
Best that you've got
Best that you've got
The Volunteers' song Violet is a powerful anthem about standing up for oneself in the face of opposition and criticism. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and defiance, as the singer addresses those who have doubted and underestimated her. She implies that they are all suspects, hopeless murderers, and control freaks, who have done nothing but say no to her face. Despite this, she asserts that she is not doing anything wrong and that she is simply expressing her thoughts and ideas. The singer positions herself as a ruthless rockstar, who is confident in her talents and abilities. She predicts that it is only a matter of time before she makes her critics nod to her song.
The chorus is particularly powerful, as the singer proclaims that she was the best that they got. She challenges her critics to acknowledge her right mind and thought, even if they hate to agree with her. The singer seems to address those who have tried to belittle her, calling them out as living in their own world and being no more than a dickhead to her. In contrast, the singer's name is getting bigger and better, and she feels like a grown woman as a result. Ultimately, Violet is a song about self-belief, resilience, and the power of music to unite people.
Line by Line Meaning
You all suspects
You are all suspicious of me
You all just watched
You all just observed and did not intervene
You all hopeless murderers
You are all incapable of achieving anything
You all god damn control freaks
You are all obsessed with controlling every aspect of my life
All you have done is say no to my face
All you have done is reject me directly
But everything I've done is nothing to you people, oh people
But all of my accomplishments mean nothing to you
I'm not doing anything wrong
I am not doing anything immoral
You'd hate to agree with my right mind and thought
You refuse to acknowledge the validity of my ideas
'Cause I'm a ruthless rockstar, baby
Because I am a determined and successful musician
Just a matter of time before I make you nod to my song
It is only a matter of time before you start appreciating and enjoying my music
I know if I'm wrong
I am aware of my mistakes
You should know
You ought to know
I was the best that you got
I was the best option that you had
You think I'm weak
You perceive me as vulnerable
You say it to everyone
You tell everybody about your opinion of me
You're living in your own world and
You are living in your own reality
You're no more than a dickhead to me
You are insignificant to me
My name's getting bigger and better
My reputation is expanding and improving
What have you done for me?
What contributions have you made to my success?
The more you do the more I feel like a grown woman
The more you support me, the more mature and confident I feel
Best that you've got
I am the best option that you have
Best that you've got
I am the best option that you have
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chi Heon Kim, Hyung Seok Koh, Min Hyeok Kwak, Yerin Baek
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