From Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada to Moscow, Russia and Braga, Port… Read Full Bio ↴From Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada to Moscow, Russia and Braga, Portugal Vermillion Lies charmed audiences the world over with their unique brand of beauty and creativity.

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

No Good
Vermillion Lies Lyrics

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I never promised you anything
somehow I'm the bad guy in the end...
You wanted it out of me
I'm not gonna give you anything
I'm no good anyway...

I passed my exploration day
if you look my ingredients you'll find

you are allergic to me.
I don't wish myself on you
I'm all bad news
I'd be no good to you

You should know me better
after what I told you
I told you to be careful
but you ignored all my warnings...

I liked you yesterday
but today is a brand new day
so excuse me
but I think I told you in so many word
I'm not your thing (?)...

I don't wish myself on you
I'm all bad news
I'd be no good to you

You should know me better
after what I told you
I told you to be careful
but you ignored all my warnings...

Uh...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vermillion Lies's No Good paint a picture of someone who feels as though they are being blamed for not living up to someone else's expectations. The singer explains that they never promised anything, yet they are seen as the "bad guy." They recognize that they are not good for the other person, and despite any feelings of affection that may have existed in the past, they are willing to admit that they would be "no good" in the present.

The singer references their "expiration date," suggesting that they are past their prime or no longer desirable. They also caution the other person to be careful, implying that there may be negative consequences to continuing any sort of relationship with them. The repetition of "I don't wish myself on you" emphasizes this sentiment. Overall, the lyrics speak to a sense of self-awareness and self-preservation, rather than an attempt to place blame or guilt on the other person.

Line by Line Meaning

I never promised you anything
I did not give you any commitments

somehow I'm the bad guy in the end...
Despite my honesty, you blame me for not fulfilling your expectations

You wanted it out of me
You expected me to give you what you wanted

I'm not gonna give you anything
I refuse to give in to your demands

I'm no good anyway...
I do not meet your standards or expectations

I passed my exploration day
I am no longer useful to you

if you look my ingredients you'll find
If you scrutinize my qualities you will realize

you are allergic to me.
I am not suited to your needs or preferences

I don't wish myself on you
I do not want to impose myself on you

I'm all bad news
I have nothing positive to offer you

I'd be no good to you
I am not of value to you