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.
Too Young
Venetian Snares Lyrics
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Is like dynamite
Open your eyes
'Cause it's like fire and ice
Well you're killing me
Your love's a guillotine
Why don't you just set me free
Run for the hills
Not a woman, but a whore
I can just taste the hate
Well now I'm killing you
Watch your face turning blue
Not yet a man
Just a punk in the street
You say our love
Is like dynamite
Well its no surprise
Cause you've got one-way eyes
Well you're killing me
Your love's a guillotine
Why don't you set me free
The lyrics of Venetian Snares's song "Too Young" depict a tumultuous and dysfunctional relationship where the love between the two partners is compared to dynamite, fire, and ice. The singer of the song is trapped in this harmful love and begs to be released from it. The other partner is described as a femme fatale who brings the singer to his demise with her guillotine-like love. The lyrics also suggest that both the singer and his partner are flawed and sinful individuals.
The song can be interpreted in many ways. Some might see it as a commentary on toxic relationships, warning against falling for someone who is ultimately going to bring you down. Others might see it as a reflection on the complexities of love and relationships, acknowledging that there are often moments of intense passion and moments of pain and regret. The reference to sin and sainthood adds a religious element to the lyrics and may suggest that the love between these two individuals is seen as sinful in the eyes of others.
Line by Line Meaning
You say our love
You're the one who claims our relationship is based on love
Is like dynamite
But it's explosive, volatile, and dangerous
Open your eyes
Pay attention and observe what's really going on
'Cause it's like fire and ice
Our relationship is filled with both passion and coldness
Well you're killing me
Your actions and behavior are causing me pain and distress
Your love's a guillotine
Your supposed love is suffocating and deadly
Why don't you just set me free
Why don't you end this toxic relationship
Run for the hills
We need to escape from this situation
We're both sinners and saints
We both have our good and bad qualities
Not a woman, but a whore
You're not a respectable woman, but instead a promiscuous one
I can just taste the hate
I can feel your animosity towards me
Well now I'm killing you
Now I'm causing you pain and distress
Watch your face turning blue
Witness the effects of my actions on you
Not yet a man
You're still immature and inexperienced
Just a punk in the street
You're nothing more than a troublesome youth
Well you say our love
You're still the one who insists on calling it love
Is like dynamite
But you're still aware of its explosive nature
Well it's no surprise
It shouldn't shock you that our relationship is unstable
'Cause you've got one-way eyes
You're only seeing things from your own perspective
Well you're killing me
Your actions and behavior continue to harm me
Your love's a guillotine
Your supposed love continues to suffocate and damage me
Why don't you set me free
I'm asking you again to end this toxic relationship
Contributed by Isabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr. Wobble
I don't care how donkey-brained it is; this is my favorite Venetian Snares album.
Crisp13
o my god i am totally impressed by this guy, i listen to vsnares very excesiv. And its unbeleavable how his style change from album to album
Zigazgman1
A little slower than i expected, nonetheless, it's a great track.
Xyrofen
Yeah, The Chocolate Wheelchair Album is kind of like that. I don't know that this is one of my favorite tracks, but I prefer it over songs like Langside.
Xyrofen
@djnosleeves85 Mötley Crüe's "Too Young to Fall in Love".
Xyrofen
Why did no one ever tell me this before god damn it
hurrr durrr name hurrr durrr
<3
djnosleeves85
what sample is he using
Mr. Wobble
I don't care what anyone says. I love you just the way you are.
Olivia Venegas
Well... This was... Interesting...