H… Read Full Bio ↴V/Vm (James Kirby) is a one-man glitch/mash-up/noise band from the UK.
He is known to ignore copyright laws and regularly mashes up classic gems, usually making them more enjoyable (or painful).
He runs a record label through which he publishes his large output and that of other fellow artists (Jansky Noise, Toecutter etc.).
Concerts usually feature him wearing a pig mask and a bird costume and a lot of rolling around on the floor, bleeding and ecstatic fans on the stage.
As the British say: splendid chap!
This Town
V/Vm Lyrics
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Wasting my time, or at least I think I've done
So many things I'd do, If I had a place to stay
Outside of this town, is where I can find my way
I've been so caught up in the past
I don't even know how to see it now so...
Made the list up
Packed my bags
I am ready, takeoff
Burning engines and rolling thunder
I'll be there when it all goes under
So I'm out
Sleep on the rocks
Moving fast
I'll be taking my shot
Burning engines and rolling thunder
I'll be there when it all goes under
If you told me this would be my last day
Iäd be checking boxes, referring to my newfound ways
All the trouble that used to find my way has now dimmed down
Sad boy has learnt how to swim now
I could have seen, I only heard
If I did it different my path would be lonelier
Moving on way beyond the usual place of mind
So I'm out
Made the list up
Packed my bags
I am ready, takeoff
Burning engines and rolling thunder
I'll be there when it all goes under
So I'm out
Sleep on the rocks
Moving fast
I'll be taking my shot
Burning engines and rolling thunder
I'll be there when it all goes under
So I'm out
Made the list up
Packed my bags
I am ready, takeoff
Burning engines and rolling thunder
I'll be there when it all goes under
So I'm out
Sleep on the rocks
Moving fast
I'll be taking my shot
Burning engines and rolling thunder
I'll be there when it all goes under
The lyrics to V/Vm's song "This Town" depict a desire for escape and a longing to leave the current town or city the singer is in. The opening lines express a feeling of being stuck and wasting time, wanting to do so many things but feeling constrained by the limitations of their current environment. The lyrics suggest that outside of this town is where the singer believes they can find their true path and purpose.
The second verse highlights a realization that the singer has been too focused on the past, unable to see things clearly in the present. The repeated refrain of "So I'm out" signifies a decision to leave behind the baggage and move forward. This departure is depicted as a journey, symbolized by packing bags, burning engines, rolling thunder, and the anticipation of being there when it all goes under. The lyrics convey a sense of determination and readiness to take a shot at something new.
The bridge of the song adds a reflective element, contemplating the idea of living each day as if it were the last. There is a sense of empowerment in the newfound ways that have diminished the troubles that once followed the singer. The lyrics imply a realization that the past could have been different if different choices were made, but the focus is now on moving on and exploring uncharted territories of the mind.
Overall, "This Town" expresses a longing for change, a desire to leave behind the familiar and embrace the unknown in order to find one's true purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna get out of this town it's been so long
I desire to leave this town that I have been in for an extended period of time.
Wasting my time, or at least I think I've done
Spending my time unproductively, or at least it feels that way to me.
So many things I'd do, If I had a place to stay
I have numerous activities I would engage in if I had somewhere to reside.
Outside of this town, is where I can find my way
My path to self-discovery can be found beyond the confines of this town.
I've been so caught up in the past
I have been excessively preoccupied with my previous experiences.
I don't even know how to see it now so...
I am currently unsure of how to perceive it.
So I'm out
Therefore, I am leaving.
Made the list up
I have carefully prepared a list.
Packed my bags
I have assembled my belongings.
I am ready, takeoff
I am fully prepared for departure.
Burning engines and rolling thunder
The engines are aflame, and the thunderous sound is resonating.
I'll be there when it all goes under
I will be present when everything collapses or fails.
Sleep on the rocks
I will rest on the rocky surface.
Moving fast
I am progressing swiftly.
I'll be taking my shot
I will seize my opportunity.
If you told me this would be my last day
If you were to inform me that today is my final day alive.
I'd be checking boxes, referring to my newfound ways
I would ensure completion of various tasks, indicating my new approach to life.
All the trouble that used to find my way has now dimmed down
The difficulties that previously confronted me have diminished significantly.
Sad boy has learnt how to swim now
The melancholic individual has acquired the ability to navigate through challenging circumstances.
I could have seen, I only heard
I could have visually perceived, but instead, I solely listened.
If I did it different my path would be lonelier
If I approached it differently, my journey would be more solitary.
Moving on way beyond the usual place of mind
Advancing far beyond the customary realm of thought.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Elias Vaarala
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marked Good
Pure delightful madness. I love it.
willcwhite
Thanks so much for posting – I've been looking all over the net for this!
Nicolas Yarosz
<button if you arrived here from Marc-André Hamelin: Tiny Desk Concert>
Asriel Kujo
thanks
ImDaRealAni
Same.
Michael Kilinski
Very dense, of course, but it somehow works. Hard to believe that this would eventually give rise to the Caretaker.
Giorgio M
James Kirby, you musical genius!
Disregardence
This is just his Label, I don’t think it’s him
Marked Good
How many different symphonies are being combined here?
Johan Wallström
All of them (15)