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)
Stay Home
Vendetta Red Lyrics
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Your broken bones heal in due time
Another day in silent suffering,
Such a bitter pill
We're the sons and daughters
Daddy hates too much to kill
STAY HOME (x3)
Revenge is mine sayith the lord
And you only hit me when your bored
Story books and happy endings,
Bite your lip in fear
Pray the next blow kills you
So you won't have to be here...
STAY HOME (x3)
You said, "Son, I didn't mean it
there's something wicked on the inside living in me... "
She said, "Son, he didn't mean it
there's something evil on the inside"
Stay home...
The lyrics of Vendetta Red's song Stay Home revolves around the themes of suffering, brokenness, vengeance, fear, and hopelessness. The opening lines, "A song to soothe you son of mine, your broken bones heal in due time," paint a picture of a father attempting to comfort his child, who has been physically or emotionally hurt. The pain and suffering are palpable, and the bitterness is represented by "Another day in silent suffering, such a bitter pill."
The chorus, "We're the sons and daughters Daddy hates too much to kill," takes on a somber tone as it shows the father's animosity towards his own blood, yet he is unable to take their lives. This line suggests that the children may be living in abusive or traumatizing conditions. The repetition of "Stay Home" throughout the song highlights the theme of confinement, and how, in certain situations, staying home may be the only way to avoid further pain and danger.
The second stanza portrays a bleak reality of a life with an abusive parent, where there is often no escape from fear, pain, and the threat of death. The lines, "Revenge is mine sayith the lord, and you only hit me when you're bored," reveals the parent's sadistic tendencies and lack of empathy towards their children. The reference to "Story books and happy endings, bite your lip in fear," illustrates the fear and hopelessness of the child, who is forced to endure the abuse without recourse.
The final lines, "You said, 'Son, I didn't mean it, there's something wicked on the inside living in me...,' she said, 'Son, he didn't mean it, there's something evil on the inside,'" shines a light on the struggles of the abuser and the enabler. These lines imply that both the father and mother acknowledge the abuse but choose to do nothing about it, perhaps due to their own limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
A song to soothe you son of mine,
This song is meant to comfort and calm the singer's son who is in pain.
Your broken bones heal in due time
Although the singer's son is injured, he will heal eventually.
Another day in silent suffering,
The singer's son is experiencing pain and struggle without anyone noticing or offering help.
Such a bitter pill
His situation is unpleasant and hard to accept.
We're the sons and daughters
The singer and his son are part of a larger group of people with similar struggles.
Daddy hates too much to kill
Although the singer's father may dislike or mistreat him, he still cares for him deep down.
Revenge is mine sayith the lord
The singer may feel vengeful, but ultimately believes that justice will be served by a higher power.
And you only hit me when your bored
The violence the singer experienced was senseless and based on boredom rather than any real reason or justification.
Story books and happy endings,
The happy endings or solutions found in fictional stories are not reflective of the singer's reality.
Bite your lip in fear
The fear of further violence or abuse causes the singer's son to suppress his emotions.
Pray the next blow kills you
The singer's son may feel that death is a preferable outcome to continued suffering.
So you won't have to be here...
He wishes for an escape from his current situation.
You said, "Son, I didn't mean it
The singer's father has recognized his wrongdoing and apologized to his son.
there's something wicked on the inside living in me..."
His abusive behavior stems from a deeper issue or inner demons he is struggling to overcome.
She said, "Son, he didn't mean it
The singer's mother attempts to reassure her son that his father's behavior was not intentional or malicious.
there's something evil on the inside"
Although his actions were hurtful, his mother recognizes that there is more to the story than just malice or intent to harm.
Stay home...
The singer advises his son to stay home as a way of protecting himself from the dangers of the outside world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Mute Song Limited
Written by: Andrew Connell, Donald Johnson, Jeremy Kerr, Martin Moscrop
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