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)
Por Vida
Vendetta Red Lyrics
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To look past my regrets
And I sang to the heavens
As I bled from my neck
I said thanks for your patience, God
And all your wisdom and strength
I said thanks for the suffering
As I sang for the dead
You ignored every word
We'll all grow old and die
As our pleas go unheard
So I walked through the valley
And I tried to forget
How I loved every moment
Of the life that I left
We were all threatened, my brothers
We were all lied to, my friends
No one can save us from God
Not even death
So cast off what is mortal
And discard all your dreams
They all turn to shit in the end
And you wake up in hell
Why fear the unknown
The presents as painful
As being ignored
The lyrics to Vendetta Red's song Por Vida seem to be about a person who is reflecting on their life and their relationship with God. The lyrics suggest that the singer has experienced some regret in their life and is now trying to move past it by opening up and pouring out their guts. They acknowledge God's presence and thank Him for the patience, wisdom, and strength that He has provided. The singer also thanks God for the suffering that they have experienced, suggesting that it has brought them to a better place in their life.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about walking through the valley and trying to forget the life that they have left behind. They acknowledge that they and their loved ones have been threatened and lied to. Even though they acknowledge that no one can save them from God, they suggest that death may not be the end of their suffering. The song ends with the singer encouraging the listener not to fear the unknown, as the present can be just as painful as being ignored.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on life, death, suffering, and the relationship between humans and God. It suggests that none of us are exempt from suffering, but that there is hope in acknowledging the presence of God and finding ways to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
So I spilled out my guts
I shared my innermost thoughts and feelings
To look past my regrets
In order to move forward and not dwell on my past mistakes
And I sang to the heavens
I expressed my emotions and desires to a higher power
As I bled from my neck
Even if I'm hurting physically, I will still express myself honestly
I said thanks for your patience, God
I appreciated the strength and guidance given to me by a higher power
And all your wisdom and strength
I recognized the value of knowledge and power beyond my own
I said thanks for the suffering
Even though I've faced pain and hardship, I'm grateful for the lessons learned
As I sang for the dead
I recognize and honor those who are no longer with us
They lived for the living, God
Those who have passed on valued life and made the most of their time
You ignored every word
Despite my expressions and prayers, there was no response from a higher power
We'll all grow old and die
Death is inevitable for all of us
As our pleas go unheard
Even when we express our pain, sometimes there is no one to listen
So I walked through the valley
I faced difficult times and persevered through them
And I tried to forget
I attempted to move on from painful experiences
How I loved every moment
I cherished the good times that have passed
Of the life that I left
The past is gone and can't be relived
We were all threatened, my brothers
My community as a whole was in danger
We were all lied to, my friends
Deception was present in my social circle
No one can save us from God
In the face of a higher power, there is no one who can protect us
Not even death
Death is not a means of escaping a higher power's influence
So cast off what is mortal
I should let go of things that are temporary or unimportant
And discard all your dreams
It's better to have no expectations or aspirations than to be disappointed in their outcomes
They all turn to shit in the end
Most things don't end up being how we expect or want them to
And you wake up in hell
Life can be challenging and painful
Why fear the unknown
It's pointless to worry about things that we can't predict or control
The present's as painful
Sometimes our current circumstances can be just as difficult as what's to come
As being ignored
Feeling unheard and unseen can be incredibly hurtful
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