(以上为野史,下面进正史)
乐路历程:
经过短暂的排练,V-Day参加了2004年9月18日红色菜鸟酒吧(现在的拉丁音乐酒吧)的南京本地摇滚免费大爬,由于是周六下午的免费演出,所以当天人爆满,甚至出现酒吧无法再进人的火爆场面(票友也少不了),演出到最后几个乐队,因为没什么名气(很多都是第一次演),走掉了很多人,接下来当时的牛黄丸乐队(现在的old doll)一首“操你妈的逼”,吓走了为数不多的观众(我猜的),导致后面看V-Day演出的人寥寥无几,这时候的V-Day还是个默默无名的学生乐队,由于当时主唱祝捷的Zoom505效果器现场效果很不好,舞台经验不足,导致演出并不那么顺利,但V-Day依旧认真、激情地完成了这场演出,我记得好像翻唱了几首软饼干的歌。这场演出后,V-Day淡出了人们的视野,也为以后的蜕变埋下了伏笔。当时很多人认为(比如我),918的演出是他们的处子秀,也是落日秀。
2005年,高考结束后,杨帆退出乐队,吉他手路遥、贝斯手罗攀加入,同年8月,V-Day发表了他们的第一张EP小样《Something from the war》,风格从一年前的新金属迅速放慢节拍蜕变成独立流行和英式摇滚。2006年,吉他手路遥留学去韩国,暂时退出V-Day,之后人员频繁调动,但这并没有让V-Day停下脚步,他们越来越频繁的参加各种地下或商业演出,为国内外各种知名乐队做演出前的暖场演出。2007年,南京元老级鼓手魏星加入V-Day,同年7月,V-Day发表他们的第二张小样《The Patient》,备受好评,新EP依旧延续之前一张小样的音乐风格,其中《Friend》于2008年被选入《通俗歌曲》。音乐、现场表现渐渐成熟的V-Day乐队在2008-2010年参加了大量的本地、外地的演出,积累了丰富的演出经验,甚至有了“南京暖场小王子”的称号。2009年愚人节,V-Day为全球知名小清新Tamas Wells作南京站演出暖场嘉宾,音乐受到Tamas Wells的高度赞赏。
2010年原吉他手路遥从韩国回归V-Day,这期间他们创作了不少新歌,风格更加偏向于独立摇滚,音乐中加入了很多实验元素,更加多样化。这时候的V-Day早已成为南京知名英式摇滚乐队,乐队几个人俊朗的面孔、不羁的台风让他们的作品和演出深受广大高校和社会女性的喜爱,在华东地区其他城市也有不小的影响力。同年5月,乐队新作《Angle》被收录于上海感冒音乐独立合辑《Here Comes The Spring》。之后贝斯手陈玥退出乐队,朱晓楠加入V-Day变成最终阵容:吉他、主唱:祝捷;吉他手:路遥;贝斯手:朱晓楠;鼓手:毕誉磊。除了继续参加各种演出外就是进行新碟的录制。2011年,主唱祝捷因学业问题将远赴大英帝国,4月和5月分别在古堡酒吧和61酒吧举办了告别演出,并在5月发售了最新EP《Out Of Time》。
一个低沉而又忧郁的声音从英格兰传来:I will be back...
Colour
V-Day Lyrics
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Start to blur
One day beside you
Will start to hurt
Your tired eyes
Keep me afloat
You're smiling back for once
I start to choke
But now the walls are up in smoke
You tell me everything
Then swear it was a joke
Backing away
I should've thought before I spoke
(No matter what happens, no matter how often
Or how hard, or how bad you fall
Whatever happens when you're down there
It's gonna be okay
So, that's something
That's something
Isn't it?)
I see the world
In your eyes
A burning fire will never
Apologize
In the winter
Like it was
Yesterday
Pick me up
And hold me, and hold me in your arms
I sit alone with you
It's all it's supposed to be
I sit and talk with you
Endless apologies
I walk along with you
It's all it's supposed to be
I sit alone with you
It's my apology
I'll set myself on fire
To keep you warm
I know it's cold out there
I wanted more
This landlocked sailboat
Will pull us through
Don't matter where you go
As long as you
Keep me close
The lyrics to V-Day's song "Colour" depict a complex and emotional relationship. The opening lines, "When the colours start to blur, one day beside you will start to hurt," suggest a sense of confusion and ambiguity. The singer finds solace in their partner's presence, as implied by the lines, "Your tired eyes keep me afloat, you're smiling back for once I start to choke." Here, there is a juxtaposition of conflicting emotions where the partner's happiness triggers a sense of suffocation or overwhelming feelings for the singer.
As the song continues, we learn that the singer didn't know their partner well initially, but now the walls are metaphorically up in smoke. This line signifies that barriers and defenses have been broken down, allowing for a deeper connection. However, there is a sense of unpredictability and uncertainty in the relationship. The partner tells the singer everything and then dismisses it as a joke, leaving the singer confused and uncertain about what is genuine and what is not. The singer regrets not thinking before speaking and withdrawing from the situation.
The chorus, delivered in a comforting and reassuring tone, acknowledges that no matter the struggles or hardships faced in the relationship, everything will ultimately be okay. The lines, "No matter what happens, no matter how often, Or how hard, or how bad you fall," convey the idea that even in the darkest moments, there is hope and resilience.
The second verse delves deeper into the emotional connection between the two individuals. The singer sees the entire world reflected in their partner's eyes, emphasizing the deep bond they share. The image of a burning fire is used to represent passion and intensity, suggesting that their relationship will not apologize for its intensity or warmth. The singer longs for the familiarity and comfort of being held close, and expresses a desire for apologies, implying a sense of guilt or remorse.
In the final lines, the singer is willing to sacrifice themselves, metaphorically setting themselves on fire, to keep their partner warm. This demonstrates their deep love and devotion, even in the face of the coldness and challenges of the world. The line, "Don't matter where you go, as long as you keep me close," reveals the importance of proximity and connection in the relationship, suggesting that as long as they are together, they can overcome any obstacle.
Overall, the lyrics of "Colour" explore the complexities of a relationship, highlighting feelings of confusion, intense emotions, uncertainty, and the power of love and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
When the colours
When things become unclear and confusing
Start to blur
Lose their distinctness and blend together
One day beside you
Spending time with you on a particular day
Will start to hurt
Will cause emotional pain
Your tired eyes
Your exhausted eyes
Keep me afloat
Give me a sense of stability and support
You're smiling back for once
You are finally smiling in return
I start to choke
I feel overwhelmed and suffocated
I didn't know you well
I had limited knowledge about you
But now the walls are up in smoke
But now the barriers between us have disappeared
You tell me everything
You share every detail with me
Then swear it was a joke
Then claim it was all meant in a lighthearted manner
Backing away
Moving away or distancing oneself
I should've thought before I spoke
I should have considered my words before speaking
(No matter what happens, no matter how often
(Regardless of what occurs, regardless of frequency
Or how hard, or how bad you fall
Or the intensity and severity of your setbacks
Whatever happens when you're down there
Whatever circumstances you face when you're feeling low
It's gonna be okay
Things will ultimately be fine
So, that's something
So, that provides a sense of reassurance
That's something
That is a positive aspect
Isn't it?)
A rhetorical question emphasizing the statement
I see the world
I perceive the entirety of existence
In your eyes
Through your gaze
A burning fire will never
An intense passion will never
Apologize
Express remorse
In the winter
During the cold season
Like it was
As if it were
Yesterday
Just the previous day
Pick me up
Lift me up physically or emotionally
And hold me, and hold me in your arms
Embrace and support me tightly
I sit alone with you
I spend time in solitude with you
It's all it's supposed to be
It fulfills its intended purpose
I sit and talk with you
I engage in conversation with you
Endless apologies
Continuous expressions of regret or remorse
I walk along with you
I stroll alongside you
It's all it's supposed to be
It meets the expected standards
I sit alone with you
I remain in your presence by myself
It's my apology
It serves as my act of contrition
I'll set myself on fire
I will sacrifice myself and endure pain
To keep you warm
In order to provide you comfort and support
I know it's cold out there
I am aware of the harshness of the external world
I wanted more
I desired greater things
This landlocked sailboat
This boat unable to venture out to sea
Will pull us through
Will guide and lead us successfully
Don't matter where you go
It doesn't matter where you journey
As long as you
As long as you remain
Keep me close
Maintain a close connection with me
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Benito Hobson-Dimas, Kylie Van Slyke
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