Venus
The Who / The Kinks [The Kinks] / Television / Devo / The Pogues [The Pogues] Lyrics

It was a tight toy night, streets so bright
The night was vibrant and colorful, with the city streets aglow with energy and excitement.

The world was so thin between my bones and skin
The singer felt intimately connected to the world around them, like they were part of something greater than themselves.

There stood another person who was a little surprised
Someone else was present in the same space, equally taken aback by the beauty and intensity of the moment.

To be face to face with a world so alive
Both the artist and the other person felt fully present and engaged with the world, savoring every moment of life.

How I fell (did you feel low?)
The artist is reflecting on their emotional state, wondering if the other person felt the same sense of vulnerability or sadness that they did.

No (huh?)
The other person responds with confusion, indicating that they did not feel the same emotions as the singer.

I fell right into the arms of Venus De Milo
The singer found solace and comfort in the presence of beauty, symbolized by the statue of Venus De Milo.

You know it's all like some new kind of drug
The artist is comparing the experience of being surrounded by beauty and vitality to a powerful drug, capable of changing one's perceptions and state of mind.

My senses are sharp and my hands are like gloves
The artist feels acutely aware of their surroundings, as if their senses have been heightened and their movements are more fluid and precise.

Broadway looked so medieval
The artist is struck by the juxtaposition of old and new, as the modern-day Broadway appears ancient and timeless.

It seemed to flap, like little pages
The singer observes the movement of the city around them, almost as if the buildings and streets are alive and breathing.

And I fell sideways laughing
The artist loses their balance and falls to the side, overcome with joy and amusement at the strange and wonderful world around them.

With a friend from many stages
The singer is enjoying this moment with a close friend who has been part of their life for a long time, through many different stages and experiences.

How we felt (did you feel low?)
The singer is again reflecting on their emotional state, asking their friend if they experienced the same sense of vulnerability or sadness.

Not at all (huh?)
The friend responds with surprise, indicating that they did not feel the same emotions as the singer.

I fell right into the arms of Venus De Milo
The artist again finds comfort and solace in the presence of beauty, symbolized by the statue of Venus De Milo.

Suddenly my eyes went so soft and shaky
The artist's demeanor changes suddenly, as they become emotional and vulnerable.

I knew there was pain but pain is not aching
The singer is acknowledging their own emotional pain, but recognizing that it is not a physical sensation - it cannot be soothed or healed in the same way.

Then Richie, Richie said
One of the singer's friends, named Richie, interjects into the conversation.

"Hey man, let's dress up like cops, think of what we could do"
Richie suggests that the group dress up like police officers, implying that they could use this disguise to explore and experiment in the city.

Something, something said "you better not"
Despite Richie's suggestion, the artist is hesitant, sensing that such a plan may not be wise or safe.

And I fell (did you feel low?)
The artist is once again reflecting on their emotions, wondering if their friend experienced the same sense of vulnerability that they did.

Nah (huh?)
The friend responds with confusion, indicating that they did not feel the same emotions as the singer.

I stood up, walked out of the arms of Venus De Milo
The artist finds the strength within themselves to move forward, leaving the safety and comfort of the beautiful statue behind.