With songs ranging from lyrical folk ballads to raucous circus marches, the Vermillion sisters earned a reputation for an amazing live performance which enchanted audiences of all ages and had everyone clapping, singing, dancing, and playing along.
Real Life sisters, Zoe Boekbinder and Kim Boekbinder "Vermillion", have spent their lives honing their craft at clown boot camp and the local dump, where they found their favorite instruments like toy piano, accordion, typewriter, and BBQ grill.
The live show involves the sisters pulling their odd instruments out of a large trunk onstage before each song,prompting the audience to ask, "What's in the box?" which incidentally is the name of their brand new album.
Vermillion Lies was based in Oakland, CA. The sisters no longer tour as Vermillion Lies but each have vibrant solo careers as Kim Boekbinder and Zoe Boekbinder
Monkey
Vermillion Lies Lyrics
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On a three day bender behind the wheel of a truck
He's driving down the road with no shirt on and he's flipping you the finger
He's got a bottle full of bloody guts and a shotgun full of stardust
And love will shoot you down
Love's no pretty thing, no starry eyes
Love will swallow you whole and pick his teeth with your bones
And when he's done he'll spit you out and leave you to clean the mess that he's made of your heart
And love will shoot you down
And in the dark and in the light and when the moment's feeling right
You'll see the sounds and hear the sights and you'll be love's monkey in no time
He'll shoot you down
Oh you stupid little monkey
Love shot you down
The song "Monkey" by Vermillion Lies is a powerful and somewhat ominous reflection on the nature of love. The lyrics compare love to an organ grinder's monkey, suggesting that it is a wild and unpredictable force that can be incredibly destructive. The monkey in question is described as being on a bender, driving a truck with no shirt on and a bottle full of bloody guts and a shotgun full of stardust. This image is both frightening and mesmerizing, suggesting that love is something that can be both alluring and dangerous at the same time.
The chorus of the song drives home the idea that love will shoot you down. This suggests that love is capable of causing great pain and suffering, and that it is a force to be reckoned with. The second verse adds to this feeling of danger, describing love as something that will swallow you whole and leave you to clean up the mess it has made of your heart. These lyrics suggest that love is not always a happy and joyful experience, but can be incredibly painful and difficult to deal with.
Overall, Vermillion Lies's "Monkey" is a powerful and evocative song that explores the darker side of love. It suggests that love is a force that can be both alluring and dangerous, and that it is something that we should approach with caution and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is an organ grinder's monkey
Love controls you like a monkey on a leash
On a three day bender behind the wheel of a truck
Love is erratic and unpredictable
He's driving down the road with no shirt on and he's flipping you the finger
Love is aggressive and doesn't care about others' feelings
He's got a bottle full of bloody guts and a shotgun full of stardust
Love is messy and chaotic, with fleeting moments of beauty
And love will shoot you down
Love can hurt you deeply and leave you broken
Love's no pretty thing, no starry eyes
Love isn't always romantic and happy
Love won't hold your hand or tuck you in for the night
Love won't always be there to comfort you
Love will swallow you whole and pick his teeth with your bones
Love will consume you and leave nothing behind
And when he's done he'll spit you out and leave you to clean the mess that he's made of your heart
Love will leave you broken and alone, with the responsibility of fixing yourself
And in the dark and in the light and when the moment's feeling right
Love will come at unexpected times
You'll see the sounds and hear the sights and you'll be love's monkey in no time
Love will take over your senses and control you completely
He'll shoot you down
Love will hurt you deeply and leave you broken
Oh you stupid little monkey
It's foolish to give into love and let it control you
Love shot you down
Love hurt you deeply and left you broken
Contributed by Juliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.