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.
Virgin Suicide
Van She Lyrics
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But she came home dead without noting to say
Notice that her pain won't go away
Just think of your soul and the dances you make
So don't, don't, stop back (you wanted everything)
Don't be afraid (don't want to be alone)
Know what you want (you wanted everything, you wanted everything, you wouldn't ever know)
Trip tried to hide the morning after
It's not the things she said but the line in her bed
She don't even wanting the truth said
It's the life inside and the words she don't say
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So don't, don't, stop back (you wanted everything)
Don't be afraid (don't want to be alone)
Know what you want (you wanted everything, you wanted everything, you wouldn't ever know)
The lyrics to Van She's song "Virgin Suicide" tell a haunting and tragic story of a woman who wanted a change but ultimately ended up dead. The first verse sets the scene of her desire for change and her return home without any explanation for her pain. It's clear that there's something deeply wrong, yet she's unable or unwilling to express it. The lyrics then urge the listener to consider their own soul and the choices they make.
The second verse introduces the character of Trip, who tries to hide from the consequences of his actions the morning after. It's not just about the words he says, but the life he leads and the things left unsaid that ultimately have an impact. The repeated chorus reinforces the message of not being afraid to pursue what you want, even if it feels like everything you've ever desired.
Overall, the lyrics of "Virgin Suicide" paint a vivid picture of the devastating consequences of hiding one's pain and not living life to the fullest. It serves as a reminder to listeners to be honest with themselves and take risks, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Said she wanted a change
She expressed a desire for something different in her life
But she came home dead without noting to say
Unfortunately, she returned home having taken her own life without leaving any explanation
Notice that her pain won't go away
It is apparent that her suffering was persistent and unrelenting
Just think of your soul and the dances you make
Reflect on your essence and the experiences and choices that shape your life
So don't, don't, stop back (you wanted everything)
Do not hesitate to pursue your dreams and desires, because you deserve everything you desire
Don't be afraid (don't want to be alone)
Don't let fear of being alone hold you back from pursuing what you want
Know what you want (you wanted everything, you wanted everything, you wouldn't ever know)
Be clear about what you desire, because you may never know what you truly want
Trip tried to hide the morning after
In an attempt to conceal her shame or regret, she pretended nothing happened the next day
It's not the things she said but the line in her bed
Her actions spoke louder than words, and her suicide may have been a manifestation of her inner turmoil
She don't even wanting the truth said
She may have not wanted others to know the depth of her pain or the reasons behind her tragic act
It's the life inside and the words she don't say
Her suffering may have been internal, and she may not have felt comfortable expressing her feelings or asking for help
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.