Aaron Funk, a Canadian producer of widely varying electronic music styles, … Read Full Bio ↴Aaron Funk, a Canadian producer of widely varying electronic music styles, achieved a reputation in experimental electronic circles upon his signing to Planet Mu (label run by Mike Paradinas, aka µ-Ziq). It's a testament to his production prowess that his base of Winnipeg, Manitoba, hasn't prevented electronic music enthusiasts around the world from investigating his recordings.

Often abbreviated to "Vsnares" – Funk's distinctive style reflects unconventional time signatures and extremely rapid and erratic rhythms. Unpredictable and stimulating, the effect is intense.

Funk's first release was "Greg Hates Car Culture", an EP for the History Of The Future Label, followed by "Salt" for Zhark and "Fuck Canada // Fuck America" with Stunt Rock for CLFST. When Mike Paradinas heard "Greg Hates Car Culture", he immediately signed Funk for Planet µ. Prior to this, he self-released material on cassette tape as early as 1992.

The first Venetian Snares LP on Planet µ "Making Orange Things" (a co-production with Speedranch), dropped in early 2001; following in short order were 5 more releases, all released before the end of 2002. Funk continued recording for a variety of labels, including Hymen, Addict, and Sublight Records, and has also recorded as snares, Snares Man!, BeeSnares, Ventriloquist Snakes, Puff, Last Step and Senetian Vnares.

Abomination Street
Venetian Snares Lyrics

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Make a move!

1,2,3,4!

Bind me tie me
Chain me to the wall
I wanna be a victim
For you all

Bind me tie me
Chain me to the wall
I wanna be a victim
For you all

Oh bondage, up yours!

Bind me tie me
Chain me to the wall
I wanna be a victim
For you all

Bind me tie me
Chain me to the wall
I wanna be a victim
For you all

Bind me, tie me (x2)

Bind me tie me
Chain me to the wall
I wanna be a victim
For you all
I wanna be a victim
For you all

I wanna be a victim
For you all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Venetian Snares' song Abomination Street are quite provocative and can be interpreted through a few different lenses. At face value, they seem to be a plea to be bound and tied up, perhaps as a form of BDSM or power exchange. The repeated refrain of "Bind me tie me, chain me to the wall, I wanna be a victim for you all" drives this point home. Additionally, the line "Oh bondage, up yours!" seems to be a call to action - an urging to engage in this kind of play. However, there is also a sense of rebellion in this line, as the singer seems to be pushing back against societal norms and expectations.

Another interpretation of the lyrics could be that they are a metaphor for being trapped or constrained in some way. This could be a personal struggle or something more universal, like societal oppression. The desire to be a "victim" could represent a need for release or escape from these constraints. This interpretation is supported by the repetition of the "Bind me tie me" refrain, which could be seen as a cry for help.

Overall, the lyrics of Abomination Street are open to interpretation and can be seen as both provocative and subversive. Whether they are a call to action or a cry for help, they certainly make an impact.

Line by Line Meaning

Make a move!
Encouragement to take action, do something.

1,2,3,4!
Counting off beats, preparing to start something.

Bind me tie me
Asking to be restrained or restricted.

Chain me to the wall
Request to be physically chained and immobilized.

I wanna be a victim
Desire to be powerless and submissive.

For you all
Directing this desire towards a group of people.

Oh bondage, up yours!
A statement of rebellion against bondage and restraint.

Bind me, tie me (x2)
Repetition of the desire to be restrained and restricted.

I wanna be a victim
Reiteration of the desire to be powerless and submissive.

For you all
Reiteration of the desire to direct this towards a group of people.

Contributed by Samantha F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.