Vendetta Red independently released their first record, Blackout Analysis, in 2000, and followed that with White Knuckled Substance in 2001, through Loveless Records. Vendetta Red signed to Epic Records and released their major label debut, Between the Never and the Now, in 2003. Sisters of the Red Death, released in late 2005 before the band's 2006 breakup, charted at #21 on the Top Heatseeker's Chart
After their split, former Vendetta Red members Zach, Leif, and Jeff started the band Sirens Sister.
Vendetta Red reunited in March 2011, playing the entirety of Sisters of the Red Death at El Corazon in Seatle, Washington. Afterwards they started creating new record and played the 2011 Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival. In 2012 they released single Close To Me.
In 2013 they released two EPs: Scripture and Light Year Anniversary.
In 2018 they suddenly released an LP Quinceañera.
Current Members
Zach Davidson - Vocals (Sirens Sister)
Leif Anderson - Guitar (Sirens Sister)
Jonah Bergman - Bass (Schoolyard Heroes)
Burke Thomas - Drums (Megasapien)
Studio Albums
- Blackout Analysis (2000)
- White Knuckled Substance (2001)
- Between the Never and the Now (2003)
- Sisters of the Red Death (2005)
- Quinceañera (2018)
EPs
- 6 Kisses, A Blatant Reminder of Why We Are Alive (1999)
- Cut Your Noose EP (2002)
- Shatterday EP (2003)
- Scripture (2013)
- Light Year Anniversary (2013)
Lucid Languid
Vendetta Red Lyrics
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The things I long to tell you when we're lying cheek to cheek
You're oh so certain, simple self-assured
I'm lucid, languid, listless, unconcerned
I wish that I could clarify clairvoyance to the class
There seems to be no savior in sight
And you could candidly disguise your hate with out stretched hand
To justify some martyr's moral plight
Choking I just bit off more than I could chew
Saved my sentiments for someone more like you
Who's oh so certain, simple, self-assured
I'm lucid, languid, listless, unconcerned
I wish I had a blanket big enough to block the sun
So I could live in everlasting night
And feast on mortal blood till I've removed their scours from earth
Then cast the bloated carrion from night
But I know it ain't right
The song “Lucid Languid” by Vendetta Red explores the pain of unspoken goodbyes and the disconnect that can occur in a relationship when one person is self-assured and the other is lost in their own thoughts. The singer wishes they could express their true feelings to their partner but feels unable to do so. They express their desire to clarify their clairvoyance to the class, suggesting that they possess an insight that others do not have. However, they also feel that there is no savior in sight and that even if they were to express themselves, it wouldn’t matter.
The singer’s self-awareness is highlighted in the lines “I'm lucid, languid, listless, unconcerned” indicating that they are conscious of their own state of mind and emotions. They contrast these qualities with their partner’s self-assurance, suggesting a disparity between the two. The singer also expresses a desire to block out the sun and live in everlasting night, suggesting a desire to escape from their pain.
The use of vivid imagery in the line “And feast on mortal blood till I've removed their scours from earth” hints at a darker side to the singer’s emotions, suggesting a potential threat to others. However, they acknowledge that this is not right, indicating that they are grappling with their own feelings and trying to find a way to cope with them without causing harm.
Overall, the song “Lucid Languid” is a poignant exploration of the pain of unspoken goodbyes and the struggles of interpersonal connection when one person is lost in their own thoughts.
Line by Line Meaning
This will be the farewell I could never speak
I'm about to leave and say goodbye to you without actually saying it.
The things I long to tell you when we're lying cheek to cheek
I wish I could express my feelings to you when we're close to one another.
You're oh so certain, simple self-assured
You're confident and sure of yourself.
I'm lucid, languid, listless, unconcerned
I'm clear-headed, but lethargic, uninterested, and don't care.
I wish that I could clarify clairvoyance to the class
I'd like to explain my clear understanding of the future to others.
There seems to be no savior in sight
I can't see anyone who will save us.
And you could candidly disguise your hate with out stretched hand
You could hide your hatred behind a friendly gesture.
To justify some martyr's moral plight
To support the cause of a martyr who's trying to do what's right.
But you know it ain't right
But deep down, you know it's wrong.
Choking I just bit off more than I could chew
I took on more than I can handle and now I'm struggling.
Saved my sentiments for someone more like you
I kept my feelings to myself and never shared them with anyone until I met someone like you.
Who's oh so certain, simple, self-assured
You're confident and sure of yourself.
I'm lucid, languid, listless, unconcerned
I'm clear-headed, but lethargic, uninterested, and don't care.
I wish I had a blanket big enough to block the sun
I wish I could block out everything that makes me sad or angry.
So I could live in everlasting night
So I could hide away from the world and never face it again.
And feast on mortal blood till I've removed their scours from earth
I wish I could take revenge on those who have wronged me or caused problems in the world.
Then cast the bloated carrion from night
And then get rid of the dead bodies left behind by my revenge.
But I know it ain't right
But deep down, I know it's wrong.
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.