Founded in 1999 by Jessi Frey and O.D., Velcra's innovative industrial rap-metal became known in Finland's music scene. They soon signed to Virgin Records to release a full-length CD.
In 2002, Velcra released their debut CD, Consequences of Disobedience. The singles "Can't Stop Fighting" and "My Law" helped the band rise to #5 on the Finnish charts. Velcra also released single CDs for the songs "Big Brother" and "Test Animals".
In 2005, the band released their second full-length CD, Between Force and Fate, and the single "Our Will Against Their Will" hit #3 on the Finnish charts. Since then, the band has made two more music videos, one for "Memory Loss" and one for "The Bong Song". Between Force and Fate is unlike Consequences of Disobedience in that the band dropped the catchy pop choruses from their music altogether. This gives the album a much heavier sound, which is evident in songs such as "For My Loneliness I Pay".
In June 2006, drummer Mikko Herranen left the band to be with his other band, Rust.
Velcras last album, Hadal, was released 30.5.2007 in Finland and iTunes worldwide.
Current line-up is:
Jessi Frey (vocals),
O.D. (beats/programming),
DJ Freak (keyboards/sampling),
Ville "Ramonius" Hartonen (bass guitar),
Timo Hänninen (guitar)
Their last gig was at Nosturi, Helsinki 18.10.2008. Soon after that they disbanded.
tension
Velcra Lyrics
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Meaning long forgotten
Endless limerick, my entanglement
One eye one vision, one first impression
So rescue, fulfil the trivial
Go through the deep black hole
In the eye of unknown
Ascension
Beat me up when I crawl
Bring me down when I fall
Hit the final blow
And kill this tension
Go, tell me more, take me anywhere
From this fear that I can't go on
I don't know how to be more free
Please, help me let myself go
Broken promises only will serve to clarify
My hunger, growing stronger
Take the liberty to intensify this
One way, one mission, one last collision
High fever, cold desolation
Go through the deep black hole
In the eye of unknown
Hit the final goal
Ascension
Beat me up when I crawl
Bring me down when I fall
Hit the final blow
And kill this tension
Go, tell me more, take me anywhere
From this fear that I can't go on
I don't know how to be more free
Please, help me let myself go
One day my fear will turn to courage
One day my pride will be rewarded
One day my faith is all that matters
One day I'll wake up and feel no tension
The song "Tension" by Velcra is an exploration of one's own inner turmoil and desire to be free. The opening lines allude to an ancient ceremony whose meaning has long been forgotten, setting the tone for a mysterious and almost haunting energy that permeates throughout the song. The lyrics describe the feeling of being entangled in a never-ending cycle of fear and tension, represented by the recurring motif of "one eye, one mission, one last collision." The use of repetition and parallel structure creates a feeling of both urgency and stagnation, emphasizing the internal struggle being depicted.
Line by Line Meaning
Another ancient ceremony
This is a recurring event that has happened for a long time.
Meaning long forgotten
The original purpose of the ceremony has been lost over time.
Endless limerick, my entanglement
I am caught in a never-ending cycle of repetition, like a poem with no end.
One eye one vision, one first impression
I have a narrow perspective on things and tend to judge things quickly based on a first impression.
So rescue, fulfill the trivial
I am asking for help with small, unimportant things.
Go through the deep black hole
Face your fears and go through the unknown.
In the eye of unknown
In a situation that is unfamiliar and uncertain.
Hit the final goal
Achieve the ultimate objective.
Ascension
A spiritual or philosophical concept that one can reach a higher level of consciousness.
Beat me up when I crawl
Even when I am at my lowest, push me to do better.
Bring me down when I fall
Hold me accountable and help me learn from my mistakes.
Hit the final blow
Deliver the final decisive action to end a situation.
And kill this tension
Put an end to the anxiety and uneasiness I am feeling.
Go, tell me more, take me anywhere
I am asking for more information and guidance to help me move forward.
From this fear that I can't go on
I am afraid that I will not be able to make it through this situation.
I don't know how to be more free
I am struggling to find a way to feel less constrained.
Please, help me let myself go
I need help to break free from my own limitations and self-doubt.
Broken promises only will serve to clarify
When someone breaks their promises, it becomes clearer who they truly are and what they value.
My hunger, growing stronger
I have a strong desire for something that is becoming increasingly intense over time.
Take the liberty to intensify this
Feel free to make this even stronger or more intense.
One way, one mission, one last collision
There is only one path, one objective, and one final conflict that must be overcome.
High fever, cold desolation
I am experiencing intense emotions that leave me feeling both feverish and isolated.
One day my fear will turn to courage
I believe that someday I will be able to overcome my fears and have courage.
One day my pride will be rewarded
I believe that someday I will receive recognition or praise for my accomplishments or abilities.
One day my faith is all that matters
In the end, having faith in myself, others, or a higher power is the most important thing.
One day I'll wake up and feel no tension
I look forward to the day when I will no longer feel anxious or uneasy.
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Akspee
Best song from Velcra in my opinion.
Catju Agazere
Still the best song from Velcra <3
Riittamaria Lamponen
Velctran ehdottomasti paras kappale. Ja miten tämä leidi käyttääkään ääntään: ei rajaa!!!!!!!
Melissa Kramer-Sarrett
Glory be.
35k0
YEAH!!!