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.
Strangers
Van She Lyrics
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I'll let you run me down
Big shoes, won't you come with me in the rain
I want you
Big shoes, can you formulate
Any way is something
I have fun with you
'Cause strangers talk
Be careful what you feel
There's something there
I told ya, I'm not done with you
Might teach her tricks to be your heart
She won't let me down
Hey tangerine, you've fallen
Dance with me or notice someone else
I'm going to kiss you on your back
I feel so...up
Changing me, 'cause I am nothing anyway
'Cause strangers talk
Be careful what you feel
There's something there
I told ya, I'm not done with you
'Cause strangers talk
Careful what you feel
There's something there
I told ya, I'm not done with you
Done with you
Done with you
Can you pretend I'm not French the way you thought
Over them, Chucky, we're so lost in the dark
Home again, I know it's really you, turning blue
Now I'm alone singing space ships in the dark
(Space ships, space ships, space ships, space sh, sh, ships)
'Cause strangers talk
Careful what you feel
There's something there
I told ya, I'm not done with you
'Cause strangers talk
Careful what you feel
There's something there
I told ya, I'm not done with you
Done with you
Done with you
You
Done with you
The lyrics of Van She's song "Strangers" describe a powerful attraction to someone who may be dangerous or risky to be involved with. The singer is drawn to the other person's physical appearance, represented by the "foxy lips" and "big shoes," but also acknowledges that there is a potential for harm ("I'll let you run me down"). Despite this, the singer can't resist the temptation and wants to pursue a relationship with the other person, even though it may not be healthy.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of the dangers of strangers, warning against being too open or vulnerable with people you don't know well ("be careful what you feel"). It's clear that the singer is aware of the risks, but is still willing to take a chance on this new, exciting relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Strangers" describe a complex and potentially dangerous attraction, with the singer torn between desire, caution, and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
You can blind me with your foxy lips
Your looks have the power to attract me, distract me from everything else.
I'll let you run me down
I am willing to let you consume all of my time and energy in your pursuit.
Big shoes, won't you come with me in the rain
I want you with me even in harsh weather conditions, which might affect us negatively.
I want you
You are the only thing I want.
Big shoes, can you formulate
Can you express your thoughts and feelings clearly?
Any way is something
I am open to whatever you suggest, even if it's unconventional.
I have fun with you
Being with you brings me joy.
It's non-saturated fat
I do not tire of being with you, our relationship is not boring.
'Cause strangers talk
We should be aware of what other people might say about us.
Be careful what you feel
We should avoid getting carried away with our emotions.
There's something there
There might be something deeper in our relationship that we need to explore.
I told ya, I'm not done with you
Our relationship is not over yet, there's more to it.
Might teach her tricks to be your heart
I might try to win your affections by learning more about you.
She won't let me down
I trust that she will reciprocate my feelings and not hurt me.
Hey tangerine, you've fallen
I am aware that you are falling for me.
Dance with me or notice someone else
Either be with me or move on.
I'm going to kiss you on your back
I want to show you love and affection in a physical way.
I feel so...up
I am on a natural high when I am with you.
Changing me, 'cause I am nothing anyway
You make me want to be a better person, and I feel like you are the only one who can change me for the better.
Can you pretend I'm not French the way you thought
Can you look past my nationality and see me for who I am?
Over them, Chucky, we're so lost in the dark
Even though we might feel lost and uncertain, we are better off together.
Home again, I know it's really you, turning blue
I know that you are feeling blue or sad when you come back to me.
Now I'm alone singing space ships in the dark (Space ships, space ships, space ships, space sh, sh, ships)
I am feeling lonely and missing you, singing to myself in the dark.
Done with you
I am finished with you or our relationship.
You
Referring directly to the person being addressed, emphasizing their importance.
Contributed by Cameron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hot Stanky Garbage
Fuck yeah, just randomly found out about this band recently. Finally a good luve performance of this BANGER
Elio Oliver
I miss this band 😢.
Lee
Great stuff m8
alanis90210
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