Their debut EP (8-tracks) was released in 2006, containing minimal electro-wave songs as "Kalter Lippenstift" and "Playgirlz". The band has played several shows in London, Paris, Munich, Athens, Bucharest, Luxemburg, Berlin, Warsaw, Brussels, ... and opened for bands like : Vive la Fete, Who made Who, Fehlfarben, No More, Schwefelgelb, A-Frames, Lesbians on Ecstasy, Jad Wio, Swann Danger, The Weegs, Fliehende Stürme, ...
On stage, the band definitely shows its wilder and noisier side and would mainly use neon tubes and strobe lights to create a psychedelic robot-noise-pop performance. In the beginning of 2008 VC has moved to Berlin and released their second record "Safe & Elegant", distributed by the Dutch label Enfant Terrible, which got very positive feedback from the press and the audience. “The band has two faces: they play electro pop in the best 80's tradition but with a very contemporary feeling AND they play some of the finest indie guitar pop / shoegazer stuff heard since a long time. In a surprising way these two styles fit together very well and the band ends up with one sound for themselves.” Stay tuned for the dead mannequin’s nouvelle vague.
Collapse in Slow Motion
Velvet Condom Lyrics
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It's only endless curse, I know
My bravery is made
Of despair, I am jaded, my fault
The whole is just a play
Dream all day
Of revolt and decay
I need some to create
To hide lies and to fake that guilt
My feelings are confused
My lipstick smile abused, insult
The whole is just a play
Dream all day
Of revolt and decay
Collapse all day
Don't expect no tears and pride
Survive with no surprise, it's tragic
The whole is just a play
Dream all day
Of revolt and decay
Collapse all day
The whole is just a play
Dream all day
Of revolt and decay
Collapse all day
In Velvet Condom's song "Collapse in Slow Motion," the artist speaks about the dark side of fame and the toll it takes on a person. The chorus of the song, "The whole is just a play, dream all day, of revolt and decay, collapse all day" further emphasizes this struggle. The opening lines, "Fame is not what you deserve, it's only an endless curse, I know" set the tone for the song and highlight the disillusionment with fame. The artist suggests that fame is not a reward, but rather a heavy burden that can lead to collapse.
The lyrics also explore the concept of hiding behind a facade, with lines such as "I need some to create, to hide lies and to fake that guilt." The artist suggests that fame requires a certain level of performance, and often individuals in the public eye must hide their true selves and feelings. The line "My lipstick smile abused, insult" further illustrates this concept of putting on a happy face for the public, even when it may not reflect how one truly feels.
As the song progresses, the artist speaks about the toll this facade takes on a person, specifically referencing confusion and feelings of guilt. The closing lines, "Don't expect no tears and pride, survive with no surprise, it's tragic" convey a sense of resignation, as if the singer accepts the inevitability of this struggle.
Overall, "Collapse in Slow Motion" is a haunting commentary on the cost of fame and the challenges of maintaining a public persona while struggling with personal demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Fame is not what you deserve
You do not deserve fame or all that comes with it
It's only endless curse, I know
Fame is not something to be desired as it is a never-ending burden
My bravery is made
My strength is derived
Of despair, I am jaded, my fault
My courage is a result of my hopelessness, I am tired and it's my own doing
The whole is just a play
Life is like a show, a performance
Dream all day
Spend your days lost in thought
Of revolt and decay
Thinking about rebellion and the end of things
Collapse all day
Contemplate the fall and destruction of everything
I need some to create
I need someone to collaborate with
To hide lies and to fake that guilt
To cover up lies and pretend to feel guilty
My feelings are confused
I am emotionally unsteady
My lipstick smile abused, insult
My facade of happiness is used against me, an insult to my true feelings
Don't expect no tears and pride
I will not show any emotions or sense of self-worth
Survive with no surprise, it's tragic
Just getting by with no excitement is a sad existence
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.