… Read Full Bio ↴Vanity Beach is a Finnish industrial rock/metal band from Helsinki.
The band is: Jonas Karsten (vocals), Lars Pontus Nybergh (guitar), Jesse Valo (bass), Sophie Sarisalmi (synthesizers) and Miikka Tikka (drums). The band was formed in 2002.
The critically acclaimed debut CD; Nights Of The New was released independently by the band back in April 2003 and the sales exceeded all expectations. The first printing of the CD sold out only within a couple of weeks of its release. So far, the band has released one full-length album (Nights of the New), an EP (Vengeance) and a number of singles. Vanity Beach are releasing their new album "A Life Of Vice" in Finland on May 5th, 2010 through Jäänsärkijä Records/Playground Music Finland.
Vanity Beach was formed in 2002 after the demise of Joakim Nyberg's and Jonas Karsten's former band cUM. The band entered the studio back in 2001 to start recording what would eventually end up being released as Nights Of The New. The album is basically a collection of demos recorded between the years 2001 and 2003. The album notably featured a guest appearance by Chibi from The Birthday Massacre on the song The Knight Murders. An extended version of the album was released in Australia on October 17, 2005 through Electricult Records/MGM.
One-off shows were played in Finland, Sweden, Estonia and the Russian Federation including warm-up shows for bands such as Swedish pop sensations Shout Out Louds and Estonian heavyweights Pedigree. In the summer of 2004 the band played at the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival in Helsinki. The infamous show, notoriously ending with the band destroying their gear sealed the band's reputation as a truly dangerous live act.
Vengeance was originally slated to be released in May 2005 but was pushed back for a later release due to the inner turbulence within the band's ranks, resulting in delays in the recording process. Titus Simberg left the band a few months later. Take Me To Tokyo, the first single off the band's second album Vengeance was released in August 2005. The single, paving the way for the new album received rave reviews and earned the band features in such high-profile magazines as Metal Hammer and Kerrang!. A video for the song was shot at Europa Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.
Vengeance was released in October 31, although as an EP version. The band promises to release more material early in 2007, with a possible full length album. The band filmed a video to BATCAVE, their first actual single song off the new EP. The video featured a cameo from M.A. Numminen and was directed by Jaakko Itäaho (of Picture This - Mack Dawg Productions fame).
The band recorded their new album "A Life Of Vice" with Johnny Lee Michaels (of The 69 Eyes fame) handling the production duties in 2008. The album was recorded in the center of Helsinki in Helsinki Underground Studios. "Garden Of Cruelty" was featured in the snowboard movie Storbis (2009) and the first single "Batcave" premiered on Finnish radio on March 5th, 2010.
Nyberg and Granvik left the band during the sessions. A new line-up was put together after the work on the album was finished. Jesse Valo took over the bass duties and Sophie Sarisalmi stepped in as the new synthesizers operator. During 2009 the band played their first arena show opening up for Marilyn Manson at Hartwall Areena and opened up for HIM at their hometown New Years festival Helldone held annually at Helsinki's famed Tavastia Club.
"A Life Of Vice" tracklisting:
1. Love Is Dead
2. Clear The Entrance
3. Diving In Together
4. Natalie And The End Of The World
5. Batcave
6. Garden Of Cruelty
7. Hooker In Camouflage
8. Bitch In A Body Bag
9. A Life Of Vice
10. This Is Not An Exit
The album is being released in Finland on May 5th through Jäänsärkijä Records/Playground Music Finland.
Girls On Tv
Vanity Beach Lyrics
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You're that girl
You're the drag queen of Hollywood
Hey Hey
Nancy, your lipstick smells like ice cream
(Smells like ice cream)
You're so pop
The boys want you (the boys want you)
The girls want to be like you (be like you yeah)
Girls on tv
Yeah your television
Your sex sells vision
It's oh so true
I know that
You know it
It's not easy to understand
Hey Hey
Cindy, if that's your real name
(You're fucked up in your head)
You're selling drugs on TV
But that's ok (but that's ok)
Because you're so fucking..
The boys want you (the boys want you)
The girls want to be like you (be like you yeah)
Girls on tv
Yeah your television
Your sex sells vision
It's oh so true
I know that
You know it
It's not easy to understand
The song "Girls on TV" by Vanity Beach is a commentary on the societal obsession with fame and the willingness to do anything to achieve it. The lyrics tell of two women who have attained some level of celebrity status, despite their questionable behavior. The first woman, referred to as the drag queen of Hollywood, is recognized for her exaggerated appearance that is often associated with drag performers. She is glorified for her so-called "pop" qualities and the ability to attract both males and females. The second woman, called Cindy, is depicted as a drug dealer on television. Despite her illicit profession, she is still able to garner attention and fame.
The song also addresses the notion that sex sells, particularly in the entertainment industry. The women in the song are objectified as they are reduced to their sexual appeal, and their behavior is seemingly normalized or even celebrated because of it. However, the lyrics hint at a deeper issue of the unrealistic standards of beauty and behavior that are expected of women. The line "your sex sells vision" suggests that it is not just the women themselves that are being commodified, but the concept of sex itself that is being sold to audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Hey
Greetings, hello
You're that girl
You are the female individual I am addressing
You're the drag queen of Hollywood
You are the embodiment of flamboyance and glamour in the entertainment industry
Nancy, your lipstick smells like ice cream
Nancy, the aroma from your lipstick reminds me of a dessert
(Smells like ice cream)
The scent of your lipstick is similar to that of a frozen treat
You're so pop
You are very popular among the general audience
The boys want you (the boys want you)
The males among the audience are attracted to you
The girls want to be like you (be like you yeah)
Female viewers aim to emulate your persona and lifestyle
Girls on tv
Females portrayed on a television screen
Yeah your television
The product advertised on the television screen
Your sex sells vision
Your sexually suggestive advertising method is effective in promoting the product
It's oh so true
This statement is undoubtedly factual
I know that
I am aware of this
You know it
You too are cognizant of this fact
It's not easy to understand
Comprehending the context of this statement is difficult
Cindy, if that's your real name
Cindy, if the name you go by is your legal name
(You're fucked up in your head)
You possess mental instability and are not of sound mind
You're selling drugs on TV
You are promoting and marketing narcotic substances on the television screen
But that's ok (but that's ok)
Although this behavior is illicit, it is acceptable
Because you're so fucking..
This is justified because you possess certain desirable qualities
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