“Every day is a new opportunity to reinvent ourselves.” This message is evi… Read Full Bio ↴“Every day is a new opportunity to reinvent ourselves.” This message is evident in the next era of what’s to come from Val Astaire.

Previously, through the use of 80's synth and 90's angst, Val Astaire tapped into the influences of Tears for Fears, The Cure, and David Bowie to create a cool, calm and collected sound that walked listeners through a new wave time capsule.

“So many great artists before us mapped out the blueprint. Somewhere along the way we painted over it in the form of quick consumption and fast fashion. I think both socially and spiritually we’re in a void.”

Now, with a little dirt under his nails and a chip on his shoulder, Val Astaire is turning it up a bit. Drawing comparisons to Beck, The White Stripes and The Killers - Val Astaire finds himself filling that void louder than ever.

Blow
Val Astaire Lyrics

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If I sold you my soul
Would you play for keeps?
If we leave here alone
Are you leaving with me?

Don't tell me this is passionate
Make sure you turn out the lights
I don't wanna see what's happened yet

Take all of me that you'd like
Lets find out first hand and no
Don't think it's alright
I wanna see how this story ends
By the end of the night

Breaking every rule you set yourself
Set yourself, you said
""Is it the first time, is it the worst time?""
For me to step inside your head (inside your head)
Cause I've been blowin smoke for every heart I broke just to outline all my ghosts

Can you feel me now?
Are you over me?
Is this the new sound?
Is this just what you need?

Don't tell me this is passionate
Make sure you turn out the lights
I don't wanna see what's happened yet
Take all of me that you'd like
Lets find out first hand and no
Don't think it's alright
I wanna see how this story ends
By the end of the night

Breaking every rule you set yourself
Set yourself, you said
""Is it the first time, is it the worst time?""
For me to step inside your head (inside your head)
Cause I've been blowin smoke for every heart I broke just to outline all my ghosts

You say blue
But I say red
Keep me close to you
Like I paid for it

She see's blue
But I see red
I'm drawn to you
Over again

Breaking every rule you set yourself
Set yourself, you said
""Is it the first time, is it the worst time?""
For me to step inside your head (inside your head)
Cause I've been blowin smoke for every heart I broke just to outline all my ghosts

Breaking every rule you set yourself
Set yourself, you said
""Is it the first time, is it the worst time?""

For me to step inside your head (inside your head)
Cause I've been blowin smoke for every heart I broke just to outline all my ghosts

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Val Astaire's song "Blow" explore themes of passion, uncertainty, and the aftermath of broken relationships. The singer questions if the other person is willing to commit and stay by their side, even if they sell their soul. They contemplate leaving together, but also wonder if they should turn off the lights and avoid facing the consequences of their actions. The singer desires to see how their story ends, but at the same time, they acknowledge the rules they have broken and the hearts they have hurt in the past. They have been "blowin smoke" to mask their own pain and to understand their own inner demons.

The chorus emphasizes the confusion and emotional back-and-forth. The singer questions if the other person still feels their presence or if they have moved on. They ponder if the current situation is what the other person needs, reminiscent of their own past actions. The repetition of breaking every rule set by themselves suggests a pattern of self-destruction and a willingness to cross boundaries. The line "is it the first time, is it the worst time?" reflects the uncertain nature of their relationship, unsure if it's a new beginning or the end of something.

Line by Line Meaning

If I sold you my soul
If I gave you everything that defines me

Would you play for keeps?
Would you take me seriously and commit to me?

If we leave here alone
If we depart from this place by ourselves

Are you leaving with me?
Are you choosing to accompany me?

Don't tell me this is passionate
Don't assure me that this is a deeply intense feeling

Make sure you turn out the lights
Make sure to extinguish any visual evidence

I don't wanna see what's happened yet
I'm not prepared to witness the aftermath of our actions

Take all of me that you'd like
Take as much of me as you desire

Lets find out first hand and no
Let us personally experience and explore

Don't think it's alright
Don't assume that everything is fine

I wanna see how this story ends
I'm curious about the conclusion of this narrative

By the end of the night
Before the night concludes

Breaking every rule you set yourself
Disregarding all the boundaries you established for yourself

Set yourself, you said
You specifically defined those limits

"Is it the first time, is it the worst time?"
Is this the initial occurrence or the most severe instance?

For me to step inside your head (inside your head)
For me to enter your thoughts and feelings

Cause I've been blowin smoke for every heart I broke just to outline all my ghosts
Because I've been deceiving others and causing them pain to expose my own unresolved issues

Can you feel me now?
Are you able to sense my presence now?

Are you over me?
Have you moved on from me?

Is this the new sound?
Is this the fresh and different quality you were seeking?

Is this just what you need?
Is this exactly what fulfills your desires?

You say blue
You describe your emotions as blue

But I say red
But I interpret them as red

Keep me close to you
Maintain a tight bond with me

Like I paid for it
As if I've made a significant investment in it

She see's blue
She perceives emotions as blue

But I see red
But I perceive them as red

I'm drawn to you
I'm irresistibly attracted to you

Over again
Repeatedly