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.

Gay
Venetian Snares Lyrics

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You're
You're
All my friends are gay

You're
You're -- You're gay!
Bruce is gay

You're
You're
You're you're
You'reyou'reyou're
You're
You'reyou're
You're
You'reyou're
You're
You'reyou'reyou're
You're
Your gay superhero

You're
You'reyou're
You'reyou're
Gay
You'reyou're
You'reyou're
You're Gay gay
Gay (4x)

I have a dream
I have a dream (yeah!)
Deeply rooted in crooked little children
I have a dream
I have a dream (yeah!)
Deeply rooted in crooked little children
I have a dream

I have a dream (yeah!)
Deeply rooted in crooked little children

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Venetian Snares's song "Gay" consist mainly of repetition of the words "you're" and "gay" in varying combinations, along with references to "Bruce" and "Gay superhero." The chorus repeats the word "gay" multiple times.

The meaning of the song is somewhat difficult to interpret, given that the lyrics are so minimal and repetitive. However, it seems to be a celebration of homosexuality and LGBTQ+ identity, with the repeated use of the word "gay" intended to emphasize this.

The references to Bruce and the "gay superhero" may be intended to highlight the idea of queer people as heroes, overcoming adversity and discrimination through their courage and strength.

Overall, while the song lacks clear narrative or thematic content, it seems to be a joyful and celebratory expression of queer identity.

Line by Line Meaning

You're
The singer is directly addressing someone, possibly a person they are attracted to.

You're
The singer is still addressing the same person as before, emphasizing their interest or attraction.

All my friends are gay
The singer's social circle is primarily made up of LGBTQ+ individuals.

You're
The artist is still addressing the person from the beginning of the song, but now they are revealing that this person is gay.

You're gay!
The artist is either excited to have discovered or is affirming the person's identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Bruce is gay
The singer is possibly reassuring the person they are talking to that they are not the only LGBTQ+ person they know, as they mention another individual named Bruce.

You're
The singer is continuing to address the same person from earlier.

You're you're you're
The repetition of 'you're' emphasizes the artist's focus on the person's identity as gay.

You're
The artist is still addressing the same person as before.

You'reyou're
The repetition of 'you're' along with the lack of a space emphasizes the artist's urgency or intensity in addressing the person's identity.

You're
The singer is once again addressing the same person.

You'reyou'reyou're
The increased repetition of 'you're' further emphasizes the artist's laser focus on the person's gay identity.

You're
The singer continues to address the same person, and they are now describing them as a 'gay superhero.'

You'reyou're
The repetition of 'you're' is again used to emphasize the person's gay identity.

Gay
The artist is making a straightforward statement about the person's sexual orientation.

You'reyou're
The repetition of 'you're' is again used to emphasize the person's gay identity.

You're Gay gay
The repetition of 'gay' is used to reaffirm the person's sexual orientation.

Gay (4x)
The repetition of 'gay' is used to further emphasize the person's sexual orientation.

I have a dream
The artist is referencing Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech, but instead of discussing racial equality, they are talking about acceptance and equality for LGBTQ+ individuals.

I have a dream (yeah!)
The artist is excited about the idea of acceptance and equality for the LGBTQ+ community, as evidenced by the addition of 'yeah!'

Deeply rooted in crooked little children
The singer is suggesting that acceptance and equality for the LGBTQ+ community must start with education and understanding from a young age.

I have a dream
The artist reiterates their hope for acceptance and equality for the LGBTQ+ community.

I have a dream (yeah!)
The singer's enthusiasm for their dream has not waned, as evidenced by the addition of 'yeah!'

Deeply rooted in crooked little children
The singer again emphasizes the importance of educating children about acceptance and equality for the LGBTQ+ community.

I have a dream
The singer is making a reference to Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech one final time, reinforcing their belief that acceptance and equality for the LGBTQ+ community is a worthy and necessary dream.

Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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