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)
Silhouette
Vendetta Red Lyrics
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Is read your stupid poetry
Why can't you just tell me
What you really want to say
You'd clear your conscience
With words so weak and empty
But something in your eyes
Gave you away
And I've been lonely
Like a silhouette or a serenade
A heart attack or a man betrayed
The arms of love are holding me
Like a silhouette or a serenade
Is this all you have to say
This broken boy would hang on every word
You tell me that you need me
While I slowly fall apart
You'd heal your heartache
With words so cool and callous
But the absence of your tears
Gave you away
And I've been lonely
Like a silhouette or a serenade
A heart attack or a man betrayed
The arms of love are holding me
Like a silhouette or a serenade
And all pretty poems have to end
So I say this before I leave
If words are your weapons
My dear I surrender, surrender
And I've been lonely
Like a silhouette or a serenade
A heart attack or a man betrayed
The arms of love are holding me to you
In Vendetta Red's song Silhouette Serenade, the singer is addressing someone who has been trying to communicate their feelings through poetry, but the singer is not interested in reading it. The singer is frustrated with the use of overly poetic language and desires the person to speak plainly. It appears as though the person's actions and body language reveal their true emotions, as the singer points out "something in your eyes/Gave you away."
The song deals with the feeling of loneliness and being held by someone to feel unlonely, but also feeling betrayed by the person holding you. The person speaks about feeling lonely "like a silhouette or a serenade/A heart attack or a man betrayed." The arms of love are holding the person, but they are still lonely. It is as if the person holding them is not sincere or true in their intentions. The singer is aware of this and it causes them to feel even more lonely.
Towards the end of the song, the singer conveys that it is time to end the pretense of the poetic language and just speak directly. It is as though the singer surrenders to the idea that words will not alleviate their loneliness or sadness. Even though the person is holding them, there is still a sense of being isolated and unconnected.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of deep loneliness and a feeling of being misunderstood. It speaks to the idea that sometimes people use pretty words to cover up their true feelings, but that ultimately it is better to be direct and honest.
Line by Line Meaning
The last thing I want to do right now
I have no desire to read your poetry at this moment
Is read your stupid poetry
I find your poetry to be annoying and unimportant
Why can't you just tell me
I wish you would express yourself more directly
What you really want to say
You need to be more clear and honest about your thoughts and feelings
You'd clear your conscience
You're using your poetry to relieve your own guilt
With words so weak and empty
Your writing lacks substance and depth
But something in your eyes
Your body language reveals more than your words do
Gave you away
Your true feelings were betrayed by your actions
And I've been lonely
I feel isolated and disconnected from others
Like a silhouette or a serenade
My loneliness is like a shadow or a sad song
A heart attack or a man betrayed
My pain feels like a physical attack or emotional betrayal
The arms of love are holding me
The idea of love is comforting to me
Is this all you have to say
I'm disappointed that your words are so superficial
This broken boy would hang on every word
I used to be more enamored with your poetry, but now it falls flat
You tell me that you need me
You claim to rely on me emotionally
While I slowly fall apart
I'm struggling to keep myself together
You'd heal your heartache
You're trying to use poetry as a way to get over your own pain
With words so cool and callous
Your poetry comes across as detached and unfeeling
But the absence of your tears
You aren't showing any real emotion through your writing
Gave you away
Your lack of genuine emotion was a telltale sign of insincerity
And all pretty poems have to end
Eventually, all good things must come to a close
So I say this before I leave
I want to communicate one last message before I go
If words are your weapons
If you're using language as a means of attack
My dear I surrender, surrender
I give up the fight and let you win
The arms of love are holding me to you
Despite everything, I still feel drawn to the idea of being in a loving relationship
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Freedom Woods
The last thing I wanna do right now is read your stupid poetry
Why cant you just tell me what you really wanna say?
You'd clear your conscience with words so weak and empty
But something in your eyes gave you away
And I've been lonely like a silhouette or a serenade
A heart attack or a man betrayed
The arms of love are holding me like a silhouette or a serenade
Is this all you have to say this broken boy would hang on every word
You tell me that you need me while I slowly fall apart
You'd heal your heart ache with words so cool and callous
But the absence of your tears gave you away
And I've been lonely like a silhouette or a serenade
A heart attack or a man betrayed
The arms of love are holding me like a silhouette or a serenade
And all pretty poems have to end
So I say this before I leave
If words are your weapons my dear I surrender, surrender
And i've been lonely like a silhouette or a serenade
A heart attack or a man betrayed
The arms of love are holding me to you
Jevon Washington
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Shadow Wilson
Damn! It's been so long since I've heard this song! I should thank Saints Row for introducing me to Vendetta Red!
Tyler Nichols
No way! That's how I heard of them too! 😊
Wade Bunn
Great band, had the chance to open for them many years ago,, the lead singer told me I should change our bands name to “pissing fucking razor blades”
-that always stuck with me. Cool dudes!! Love this song.
AI
Lmao.. sounds like a cool guy.
Jamaul Darden
Was a fan of this song before I knew the name of the band.💯🤟🏾 Anyone else listening in 2022
Freedom Woods
The last thing I wanna do right now is read your stupid poetry
Why cant you just tell me what you really wanna say?
You'd clear your conscience with words so weak and empty
But something in your eyes gave you away
And I've been lonely like a silhouette or a serenade
A heart attack or a man betrayed
The arms of love are holding me like a silhouette or a serenade
Is this all you have to say this broken boy would hang on every word
You tell me that you need me while I slowly fall apart
You'd heal your heart ache with words so cool and callous
But the absence of your tears gave you away
And I've been lonely like a silhouette or a serenade
A heart attack or a man betrayed
The arms of love are holding me like a silhouette or a serenade
And all pretty poems have to end
So I say this before I leave
If words are your weapons my dear I surrender, surrender
And i've been lonely like a silhouette or a serenade
A heart attack or a man betrayed
The arms of love are holding me to you
blackparadexoxo7
OMG I just found these guys...why didn't I find them sooner..? They're absolutely amazing! I have to sing something in front of like a hundred some people I don't even know and of all songs I choose this one :) its gorgeous!
Smymio
Absolutely love this song :D <3
Smithy95
This takes me back. Unreal song
Luke Bossio
I HAVE KNOWN THEM FOR QUITE A WHILE. YEARS, ACTUALLY. MY RED FEELINGS FOR THEM HAVE NOT CHANGED A BIT.