The duo released the "Choke" EP on Bella Union, the label run by Guthrie and former Cocteau mate Simon Raymonde late 2000. Their highly-acclaimed debut album "Roulette" followed in 2001 on Instinct. A singles collection, "Casino", followed in early 2002 (Instinct). "Russian Doll", their official sophomore album was released in 2004 on Bella Union and represents a great artistic leap. Guthrie and De Mare have honed their song-writing partnership to create a flawless collection of sublime pop moments, ranging from desolate torch songs through to hypnotic summer lullabies.
While continuing his work with Violet Indiana, Robin Guthrie remains active on many fronts. 2003 saw the release of Imperial, his debut solo album, which was both a critical and commercial success. More recently he has been collaborating with Ulrich Schnauss and also Harold Budd, with whom he is writing the soundtrack to the new Gregg Araki film, Mysterious Skin. He has also created a short animated film, Lumiere, which he has performed as an interactive musical piece at various multi-media festivals across Europe.
According to Robin Guthrie's weblog, the duo have been in the studio working on new material.
Poison Gorgeous
Violet Indiana Lyrics
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Addicted love you
A lonely existence
So down on yourself
And I'll be there to watch you
Lift your hand while you drown
And no self worth
Is bringing me down
He's walking all over you
And there is nothing you can do
She's walking all over you
And there is nothing I can do
She's talking
You need me to rescue
As death is on the ground
And though I can still kill
Kill you from yourself
Cause you can keep birds alive
So cool to break you
It's starting to search you
She's breaking you down
She's walking all over you
And there is nothing you can do
She's walking all over you
And there is nothing I can do
She's talking
The lyrics of "Poison Gorgeous" by Violet Indiana explore a toxic and addictive relationship where the singer is deeply in love with someone who brings them down and has no self-worth. The song talks about the addiction of love and how it can make one tolerate being treated poorly, even as they realize they are drowning in sadness and pain. The chorus repeats the phrase "She's walking all over you, and there is nothing you can do," which highlights the helplessness of the singer in their situation. Their partner's actions are such that they are breaking them down and leaving them feeling hopeless and alone.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer feels like they are the only one who can save their partner from themselves. They see the destructive behavior of their partner and feel the need to rescue them, even though they acknowledge that their love could also kill them. The line "You need me to rescue as death is on the ground" is a poignant reminder of how dangerous the situation is for both of them, even as they feel like they cannot be apart. Ultimately, the song captures the desperation and pain of a love that is both seductive and destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
I think you're addicted
I believe you are addicted to something or someone
Addicted love you
You have a dependence on love, and I love you despite it
A lonely existence
You live in solitude and sadness
So down on yourself
You have a low opinion of yourself
And I'll be there to watch you
I will be present to witness your struggles
Lift your hand while you drown
I will offer comfort as you struggle to stay above water
And no self worth
You do not value yourself highly
Is bringing me down
Your lack of self-worth is affecting me negatively
He's walking all over you
He is treating you poorly and disrespectfully
And there is nothing you can do
You feel powerless to stop his mistreatment
She's walking all over you
She is treating you poorly and disrespectfully
And there is nothing I can do
I feel powerless to stop her mistreatment
She's talking
She is speaking of you or to you
You need me to rescue
You require my assistance to escape your situation
As death is on the ground
You are in a dangerous and life-threatening situation
And though I can still kill
I have the power to harm or destroy you
Kill you from yourself
I can help you overcome your self-destructive tendencies
Cause you can keep birds alive
You have a gift for nurturing and caring for living creatures
So cool to break you
It is satisfying and satisfying to see you fall apart
It's starting to search you
The effects of mistreatment are starting to become evident in you
She's breaking you down
She is causing you to crumble and lose hope
She's walking all over you
She is treating you poorly and disrespectfully
And there is nothing you can do
You feel powerless to stop her mistreatment
She's walking all over you
She is treating you poorly and disrespectfully
And there is nothing I can do
I feel powerless to stop her mistreatment
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