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.
My Own Tragic Escape
Velvet Condom Lyrics
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Fantasy kill me
But i won't believe you
Telling me you're true
My world is not real i'm
Worm and senceless
Weak and pure
I know you
I won't let you go
The lyrics in "My Own Tragic Escape" by Velvet Condom are quite intriguing as they seem to explore the theme of love and betrayal. The songwriter seems to be admitting to themselves that indulging in their fantasies could be self-destructive, but despite this awareness, they refuse to believe anyone who tells them that their love interest is not being truthful. The singer describes their world as not being real and that they feel weak and pure, indicating perhaps a sense of vulnerability in their emotional state. They are aware that this relationship could lead to a tragic ending but hold on to the belief that their lover will come back to them and they will not let go.
The melancholic undertones in the musical score, coupled with the poignant lyrics, give the song a sense of longing, regret, and vulnerability. The singer seems to be struggling with their emotions and the knowledge that the relationship they are in could be their downfall. The lyrics can be interpreted in many ways, but it seems to be about themes of love and betrayal and the self-destructive nature of holding on to a relationship that could be harmful in the long run.
Line by Line Meaning
I know
I am aware
Fantasy kill me
My unrealistic thoughts can have a negative effect on me
But i won't believe you
I do not trust you
Telling me you're true
Claiming to be truthful
My world is not real i'm
My perception of reality may not be accurate and I feel
Worm and senceless
Insignificant and foolish
Weak and pure
Vulnerable and uncorrupted
I know you
I am familiar with you
Will come again
You will return
I won't let you go
I will not allow you to leave
Writer(s): panizza
Contributed by Mila C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.