Van She formed when Nick Routledge [vocals, guitar], Matt Van Schie [bass], Michael Di Francesco [synths] and Tomek Archer [drums] all responded to an ad in Sydney’s Drum Media and arrived at an audition for a vocalist for a doom metal band with influences including Sepultura, Entombed, Black Skull and Phil Collins to find the whole thing was a sham. You could call it the result of Satan at work, or you could call it fate.
Since the chance meeting Van She have been playing out and about around Sydney, headlining their own shows and supporting the likes of The Presets and Wolf & Cub.
They’ve also been in the studio, the fruits of which we now see in the shape of a 6 track, self titled EP. Opener Mission acts as a gloomy but punchy entry point into the Van She world, while Kelly is like the epic, lovelorn cousin to The Presets’ Girl And The Sea. Sex City throbs and blips like a restless adolescent, and Survive is the greatest post post punk tune to make use of slap bass. Kelly Reprise blisses out for just a few seconds before Here With You brings us to a beautifully textured, melancholic close.
Sex City
Van She Lyrics
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We are its children, And we're here to stay
Running through the streets, Hungry for strays
No invitation, To take me away
I'm not cruel, But that's still what you see
Club to club, Come see this city with me
Hungry for life, Without your pity
I don't want it, But it comes anyway
You go sexual city
You till can't say she won't start up a fight
You go the city
'Cause in the city of life she can't, she can't wait
In the darkness, A killer awaits
To kill a life, And the lies you make
You do another, So this death can live
Just keep on dancing, To the movie you're in
The smell of your sweat, Just lures me in
Your heartbeat, Does sing to me
Your running feet, Beats my blood
My ghost inside you, Soon will be
You go sexual city
You till can't say she won't start up a fight
You go the city
'Cause in the city of life she can't, she can't wait
Now it's over, You've taken your life
The dark grows thin, And I'm left to hide
I don't regret it, But it's sad anyway
Now were both dead, And scared of the black
This life of games, And diligent trust
It's the things we do, Or the things we must
I'm now tired of being cussed
So go sleep forever end to dust
You go sexual city
You till can't say she won't start up a fight
You go the city
'Cause in the city of life she can't, she can't wait
The lyrics to Van She's "Sex City" describe the dark and sensual atmosphere of a city at night, where the singer and their companions freely indulge in their desires, without needing permission or the judgement of others. The city is portrayed as a place where one can be themselves, where they can explore their darkest side and feel alive in the process. The imagery used in the lyrics paints a vivid picture of the scenery, from the "dark lights" to the "smell of sweat", creating an almost tangible sense of intimacy and danger.
The lyrics also touch on themes of death and regret, implying that the singer and their partner took part in a dangerous game that eventually led to their demise. Despite this, the singer doesn't regret their actions, as they see it as part of the game and the essence of the city itself. The lyrics suggest that in the city, life is lived to the fullest and without compromise, even if it means endangering oneself.
Overall, "Sex City" is a song that captures the essence of urban nightlife, with all its excitement, intensity, and risk. It's a song that celebrates the beauty of living dangerously and taking risks, while acknowledging the darker side of human nature.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark lights, We come out and play
We enjoy going out under the cover of darkness to have fun
We are its children, And we're here to stay
We have a deep connection with the city and we're not leaving
Running through the streets, Hungry for strays
We wander about aimlessly, craving whatever comes our way
No invitation, To take me away
I don't want to be saved or rescued from this lifestyle
I'm not cruel, But that's still what you see
I'm not a bad person, but people may assume otherwise
Club to club, Come see this city with me
Let's explore the city's nightlife together
Hungry for life, Without your pity
I crave excitement and adventure, but don't want pity from others
I don't want it, But it comes anyway
I didn't ask for the consequences of my actions, but they still happen
You go sexual city
Let's go to the city for some sexual adventure
You till can't say she won't start up a fight
You never know what kind of danger the city may bring
You go the city
Let's go explore the city
'Cause in the city of life she can't, she can't wait
The city is full of life and excitement that can't be ignored
In the darkness, A killer awaits
Danger lurks in the darkness
To kill a life, And the lies you make
The killer is willing to take lives and expose lies
You do another, So this death can live
You may contribute to someone else's death and the killer's desires
Just keep on dancing, To the movie you're in
Keep having fun and ignoring the reality of the situation
The smell of your sweat, Just lures me in
Your scent is attractive to me
Your heartbeat, Does sing to me
Your heartbeat is captivating to me
Your running feet, Beats my blood
Your energy and movement excites me
My ghost inside you, Soon will be
I will leave a lasting impact on you
Now it's over, You've taken your life
You've met your end
The dark grows thin, And I'm left to hide
The darkness fades and I'm forced to face the reality of what I've done
I don't regret it, But it's sad anyway
I'm not remorseful, but there's still sadness in the situation
Now were both dead, And scared of the black
We've both died and are afraid of what comes next
This life of games, And diligent trust
This lifestyle is full of risks and taking chances
It's the things we do, Or the things we must
We do what we feel compelled to do
I'm now tired of being cussed
I'm tired of being talked down to
So go sleep forever end to dust
Go to sleep and don't wake up
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW VAN SCHIE, MICHAEL DI FRANCESCO, NICHOLAS ROUTLEDGE, TOMEK ARCHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ian Walker
In the dark lights, We come out and play
We are its children, And we're here to stay
Running through the streets, Hungry for strays
No invitation, To take me away
I'm not cruel, But that's still what you see
Club to club, Come see this city with me
Hungry for life, Without your pity
I don't want it, But it comes anyway
You go sexual city
You till can't say she won't start up a fight
You go the city
'Cause in the city of life she can't, she can't wait
In the darkness, A killer awaits
To kill a life, And the lies you make
You do another, So this death can live
Just keep on dancing, To the movie you're in
The smell of your sweat, Just lures me in
Your heartbeat, Does sing to me
Your running feet, Beats my blood
My ghost inside you, Soon will be
You go sexual city
You till can't say she won't start up a fight
You go the city
'Cause in the city of life she can't, she can't wait
Now it's over, You've taken your life
The dark grows thin, And I'm left to hide
I don't regret it, But it's sad anyway
Now were both dead, And scared of the black
This life of games, And diligent trust
It's the things we do, Or the things we must
I'm now tired of being cussed
So go sleep forever end to dust
You go sexual city
You till can't say she won't start up a fight
You go the city
'Cause in the city of life she can't, she can't wait
Aries Mouse
So strange to hear this after listening to Vanished so much. Both amazing songs.
Андрей Фунтовой
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Maxi
Entirely different vibe from Vanished but just as cool a tune.
slws14
I think I have listened to this track 50 times tonight what a banger !
Michael Everett
Why isn’t this on Spotify dammit
Sander
It is on spotify
Angular Fruit
It used to be.
tripledp
VS & CC cover not on Spotify in US. Probably royalty dispute over the cover/sampling I would imagine. Very unfortunate. There’s actually a lot of music not on Spotify.
Gilbert Garza
@tripledp :( sad story can confirm I’m not allowed to listen to it on spotify
Rene Aensland
His voice<3