Pavey came to prominence in 2013 season of The Voice Australia. She used Simon & Garfunkel's Scarborough Fair / Canticle as her audition piece and immediately wowed both the judges and the audience alike. Pavey released one LP and an EP under her own name, but in August 2015 revealed she would be releasing music under the Vera Blue pseudonym.
Vera Blue's first EP Fingertips was released 13th May 2016 and has so far yielded two singles, Hold and Settle
The Way That You Love Me
Vera Blue Lyrics
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I don't like how you use intimidation
Flirting with the line of pure admiration
Say you don't but you do
Throwing it into my face
I'm in danger, I thought this was a safe space
Time and affection while I give you take
How can't you see? How can't you see?
That it's the way, it's the way, it's the way, it's the way that you love me
How can't you see? How can't you see?
That it's the way, it's the way, it's the way, it's the way that you love me
The way that you
The way that you love me
The way that you
(It's the way, it's the way, it's the way)
The way that you love me
You find strange things amusing
You don't know that behavior is abusive
Everyone has different ways of relating
Ouch, you're standing on my chest, oh
I know that you need me, I know that you're there
You don't make it easy, pulling my hair
Holding me under, gasping for air
Now I need air
How can't you see? How can't you see?
That it's the way, it's the way, it's the way, it's the way that you love me
How can't you see? How can't you see?
That it's the way, it's the way, it's the way, it's the way that you love me
The way that you
It's the way, it's the way, it's the way
The way that you love me
The way that you (woo)
(The way, the way, the way)
(It's the way, it's the way, it's the way)
The way that you love me
(The way, the way, the way)
The way, the way, the way, the way
The way, the way, the way (ooh)
The way, the way, the way, the way
The way, the way, the way
How can't you see? How can't you see?
That it's the way, it's the way, it's the way, it's the way that you love me
How can't you see? How can't you see?
That it's the way, it's the way, it's the way, it's the way that you love me
The way that you love me (the way, the way, the way)
The way that you love me (the way, the way, the way)
The way that you (the way, the way, the way)
The way that you love me (the way, the way, the way)
In Vera Blue's song "The Way That You Love Me," she discusses a toxic relationship in which her partner uses intimidation and abuse to control her. The song begins with Vera explaining that she dislikes confrontation and how the partner's intimidation tactics make her uncomfortable. The lyrics suggest that the partner appears to flirt with adoration but is instead abusive, leading to harmful confrontations. As the song progresses, she describes how the partner's behavior is abusive and violent, with the individual having different ways of relating. Vera Blue mentions that the partner's behavior is abusive but that they do not realize it. She also explains how the partner's love is destroying her, leaving her gasping for air.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of the song, with Vera Blue questioning how her partner can't see that the way they love her is harmful. She seems to question herself as to why she continues to allow this behavior to occur.
Overall, "The Way That You Love Me" by Vera Blue highlights the importance of recognizing toxic relationships and the damage they can cause. It encourages listeners to acknowledge their self-worth and to seek help if they are experiencing abuse.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like confrontation
I prefer to avoid arguments
I don't like how you use intimidation
I dislike your use of fear and threats
Flirting with the line of pure admiration
You sometimes cross the line between appreciation and obsession
Say you don't but you do
You say you don't behave badly, but you do
Throwing it into my face
You are being confrontational and angry towards me
I'm in danger, I thought this was a safe space
I feel threatened and unsafe in this situation, which I thought was going to be safe
Time and affection while I give you take
You take more than you give in terms of time and affection
Violence out of the blue
You can be violent without warning
How can't you see? How can't you see?
Why can't you understand?
That it's the way, it's the way, it's the way, it's the way that you love me
Your bad behavior is your way of showing love
You find strange things amusing
You find odd or disturbing things funny
You don't know that behavior is abusive
You are unaware that your actions are harmful and controlling
Everyone has different ways of relating
People connect with others in different ways
Ouch, you're standing on my chest, oh
You are physically hurting me
I know that you need me, I know that you're there
I am aware that you depend on me and are present in my life
You don't make it easy, pulling my hair
You make it difficult for me by hurting me physically
Holding me under, gasping for air
You are smothering me to the point of suffocation
Now I need air
I need space and room to breathe
The way that you love me
Your behavior towards me is your expression of love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Thom Macken, Andy Mak, Celia Pavey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SliatDX97
I was amazed by Vera's voice since the first time I heard her singing Scarborough Fair in that The Voice video. But that voice combined with this great sound production and songwriting is beyond amazing. I'm loving it.
Cassidy Smillie
I don't understand how this hasn't fucking EXPLODED with popularity. Few have a voice like celia and the video is intoxicating, haunting, intense, and beautiful all at once
Sarah Evans
Big love to you Celia <3 your music is so raw and beautiful. You are so encouraging for young women like me xx cant wait to hear more
Vera Blue
Thank you so much! xxx
i have no life
Love this music vid! The dark colors really fit the low synths + percussive bassline in the music. The lighting and the dancer silhouettes are so well done~!
Vera Blue
Thank you so much! Im glad you like it <3
Jake
You’re voice in angelic! Still can’t get over the flume ID red rocks night 1 😍😍
Vera Blue
Thank you so so much <3
antonibz
Love the rhythm! Really good production!
J. Pinto
I'm so happy I discover her music. It's so good ❤️