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.
Silky Lolita
Velvet Condom Lyrics
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My chick at 16 wanna get a ride on her own
She asked me if it's alright to ride with motorcycle boys
Lolita:
You never told me I shouldn't go out tonight
You never told me I shouldn't go out dressed like that Ah HA
Daddy:
Why should I?
She asked me what to do in case of trouble
I told her those guys just wanna pimp your ass Ah HA
Now she's bleeding like a woman she'll tease all the young men
Lolita:
You never give a shit to me when I get fucking loaded Ah HA
You never told me those people (would) never bring me back
Daddy:
Keep yourself under control
I'm too stoned to have you under control
You look like a pin up girl hotter than your mother
You dirty little witch
You dirty little bitch
Lolita:
You never warned me when I loved a junkie like him
Daddy:
You're completely fucked up
Shut up and gimme some booze now
Just turn around
I wanna see your pretty little skirt Ah HA
Don't burst into tears
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Lolita:
I go wild / I go wild / I go wild
I can't do anything against it
You never tell me about sex and drugz Ah HA
Why didn't you tell me about sex and love?
Daddy:
Fuck off, manage yourself and leave me alone
Help yourself out I'm too fucked up
Lolita:
D'you like it when I'm sitting on your knees?
Daddy:
Come to daddy
You curly girly mind
Lolita:
My boyfriend loves it when I do it like that Ah HA
I go wild / I go wild / I go wild
Daddy:
Your mother doesn't love you
But your father just likes you
Your mother doesn't love you
But your father just likes you
My pretty slutty bitch
Lolita:
Is it right, I'm not a sinner and God loves his children like that?
The lyrics of 'Silky Lolita' by Velvet Condom present a disturbing and uncomfortable conversation between a father and his teenage daughter. The song begins with the daughter asking her father for permission to ride with some motorcycle boys, and subsequently, the father advises her to be cautious and tells her that those guys just want to pimp her out. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the father is not really concerned about his daughter's well-being, and instead of protecting her, he objectifies her by telling her that she looks like a pin-up girl and that her mother does not love her. The daughter is angry, confused, and struggling with addiction while the father is dismissive and abusive towards her.
The song sheds light on some disturbing social realities such as parental neglect, sexual objectification, and substance abuse. It highlights the impact of emotional and psychological abuse on vulnerable individuals and how addiction can be a coping mechanism in such situations. The lyrics also seem to question the hypocrisy and moral ambiguity of society, especially concerning how some people can indulge in immoral behaviors while claiming to be virtuous.
Line by Line Meaning
Daddy:
My chick at 16 wanna get a ride on her own
Daddy's underage girlfriend wants to ride a motorcycle.
She asked me if it's alright to ride with motorcycle boys
She asked Daddy if it's okay to ride with male bikers.
Lolita:
You never told me I shouldn't go out tonight
Lolita complains that Daddy didn't warn her against going out.
You never told me I shouldn't go out dressed like that Ah HA
Lolita is upset that Daddy didn't object to her outfit.
Daddy:
Why should I?
You're bitchy enough
Daddy thinks Lolita has a bad attitude and doesn't want to argue.
She asked me what to do in case of trouble
I told her those guys just wanna pimp your ass Ah HA
Daddy told Lolita that men would only use her for sex if she got into trouble.
Now she's bleeding like a woman she'll tease all the young men
Lolita has been hurt and Daddy thinks she'll still attract men with her sexuality.
Lolita:
You never give a shit to me when I get fucking loaded Ah HA
Lolita complains that Daddy doesn't care when she's drunk.
You never told me those people (would) never bring me back
Lolita is upset that Daddy didn't warn her against going out with unreliable people.
Daddy:
Keep yourself under control
I'm too stoned to have you under control
Daddy instructs Lolita to be responsible but admits he's too high to do the same.
You look like a pin up girl hotter than your mother
You dirty little witch
You dirty little bitch
Daddy objectifies Lolita's appearance and insults her.
Lolita:
You never warned me when I loved a junkie like him
Lolita is mad at Daddy for not telling her to avoid a drug addict she fell for.
Daddy:
You're completely fucked up
Shut up and gimme some booze now
Just turn around
I wanna see your pretty little skirt Ah HA
Don't burst into tears
Daddy is drunk and dismissive, objectifying Lolita and telling her not to cry.
Lolita:
I go wild / I go wild / I go wild
I can't do anything against it
Lolita feels out of control and crazy.
You never tell me about sex and drugz Ah HA
Why didn't you tell me about sex and love?
Lolita is frustrated that Daddy didn't talk to her about love but instead exposed her to drugs and sex.
Daddy:
Fuck off, manage yourself and leave me alone
Help yourself out I'm too fucked up
Daddy tells Lolita to take care of herself because he's too high to help.
Lolita:
D'you like it when I'm sitting on your knees?
Lolita suggests a sexual act to Daddy.
Daddy:
Come to daddy
You curly girly mind
Daddy responds to Lolita's flirtation with his own.
Lolita:
My boyfriend loves it when I do it like that Ah HA
I go wild / I go wild / I go wild
Lolita brags about her sexual exploits and feels wild and out of control.
Daddy:
Your mother doesn't love you
But your father just likes you
Your mother doesn't love you
But your father just likes you
My pretty slutty bitch
Daddy talks disparagingly about Lolita's parents and refers to her as a promiscuous woman.
Lolita:
Is it right, I'm not a sinner and God loves his children like that?
Lolita questions whether she's a sinner for her behavior and wonders if God still loves her.
Contributed by Olivia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.