1: A band from London form… Read Full Bio ↴There are 5 bands with the name Velveteen
1: A band from London formed in 2012 combining post-punk, surf and shoegaze sensibilities. Sun-kissed music and melody. Velveteen released their debut 'Wasteland EP' towards the end of 2012.
2: A four piece indie rock band from Frankfurt/Germany. In April 2008, the band's album Home Waters was used as an april's fools joke by the manager of Moving Mountains, telling it's a leaked version of Death Cab For Cutie's new album, Narrow Stairs. The joke was pretty much successful due to the band's similar sound.
3: A rock band from Copenhagen/Denmark. They descripe themselves as the point of intersection between the intensity of distorted rock energy and the intimacy of melody.
The band plays music with manifest references to the rock scene of the early nineties but they infuse into the music a quality of topicality and presence. The inspiration is primarily found in the crackling facades of the metropolis and the feign decadence that saturates human interaction in general.
This danish band - which is a classic rock-constellation consisting of drums, bass, distorted guitars, and vocals, has been around since 2005.
They have recently recorded a 4 track EP, entitled "Traffic lights and neon signs" (2009).
4: An indie-pop/garage band from Portugal. They have recorded two demos in k7 by the indie label Bee Keeper.
5 An 80s new wave/synth pop band consisting of Lisa Burns and Sal Maida that released their 12" "After Hours" in 1983.
Let Go
Velveteen Lyrics
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your overnervous strategy
you say you let go as if you couldn't argue
and it feels so good to say:
it's not always enough
It seems to be your specialty
refreshing with inconstancy
and it feels so good to say:
it's not always enough
Can you be like that?
The lyrics of Velveteen's song "Let Go" discuss the idea of people trying to detach themselves emotionally from difficult situations by telling themselves and others that they're "letting go" or "moving on." The first verse starts by addressing someone who has lost their integrity due to their nervousness and avoidance of confrontation. The lyrics suggest that this person is using the phrase "let go" as an excuse or defense mechanism, rather than genuinely moving past their problems. The second verse addresses someone who is being inconsistent and fickle, using "let go" as an apathetic and dismissive way of avoiding responsibility. Both verses end with the repeated line "it's not always enough," implying that simply saying you're letting go isn't a guarantee of healing or resolution.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of frustration and disappointment with people who use the phrase "let go" in a shallow or insincere way. The repeated lines that end each verse create a sense of uncertainty or hesitation, as if the singer is questioning whether it's possible to truly let go of something difficult or painful. The song invites reflection on the ways we cope with difficult emotions and experiences, and asks listeners to consider whether they're being genuine and honest with themselves when they claim to be "letting go."
Line by Line Meaning
There goes your integrity
You have lost your moral principles and values
your overnervous strategy
Your anxiety-driven plan is not working
you say you let go as if you couldn't argue
You claim to have moved on without putting up a fight
and it feels so good to say:
You find pleasure in denying your true emotions
it's not always enough
Your actions may not always meet expectations
It seems to be your speciality
Being inconsistent is your forte
refreshing with inconstancy
Your sporadic behavior brings newness to your life
you say let go as if you couldn't care less
You act like moving on is effortless for you
Can you be like that?
Is it possible for you to live without emotional attachments?
Contributed by Ella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.