<… Read Full Bio ↴Singer/songwriter Violet Skies comes from a small town in South Wales.
Born Hannah Berney in Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales, she was a student at Wyedean School in Sedbury, where she wrote songs with friends during lunch breaks. After graduating, Violet attended Exeter University, where she studied French and history. While at Exeter, she was a contestant on The Voice UK in 2012.
She and Charlie McClean founded sheWrites, a series of woman-only camps for songwriters, producers, and artists, that convene in different places around the world, in order to encourage women to make connections, make songs, and make an impact in the music industry.
When asked about her musical pseudonym, Violet Skies, she said her great-grandmother's name was Violet, and Skies was her mother's idea.
In 2013, Violet Skies released her first song, "How the Mighty". WalesOnline called it "a pulsing, classically arranged electro slow-burner of a song that merges Massive Attack with a haunting piano and the singer's equally stark and soulful vocals", and it included the song on its list of the 51 greatest Welsh pop records of 2013.
In June 2014 she released her debut solo EP, "Dragons", and played at the Glastonbury Festival on the BBC Introducing Stage. That same summer, she played a headline London show and later opened for A Great Big World at Bush Hall in Shepherd's Bush. In January 2015 she released a new song, "Liar".
Violet also released an album and EP with Bristol-based producer Stumbleine through Monotreme Records in early 2014. In June 2019, Skies released the EP "I'll Buy a House", which contains four of her singles. A few months later, she released the acoustic version of her EP.
She has also co-written the song "God Is a Dancer" for the British singer Mabel and the Dutch DJ Tiësto. "God Is a Dancer" spent eight weeks in the United Kingdom Top 40, peaking at number 15.
On 3 April 2020 Skies released an EP "Lonely", containing five songs: "Lonely", "Nothing at Night", "Half My Life", "Born On Valentine's Day" and "This Could Be Love".
Island
Violet Skies Lyrics
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Take me to a place
This body of water
Pulling me under
Breathing me out
Oh, lead me to a place where I can be found
Carry me away to
And color me blind
To all of the sound
All of the words you keep throwing, I let them fall
I let them fall
Maybe the something I need is nothing at all
Nothing at all
Make me an island
Give me a home
Make me an island
Cover my soul
Wash all the fear from my skin
Let it sink as I swim 'til I fly, oh
Tired of the noise that pushes me down
Bury all the words deep
Into the blue
'Til I am renewed
I don't want to drown
All of the words you keep throwing, I let them fall
I let them fall
Maybe the something I need is nothing at all
Nothing at all
Make me an island
Give me a home
Make me an island
Cover my soul
Wash all the fear from my skin
Let it sink as I swim 'til I fly, oh
Make me an island
Give me a home
Make me an island
Cover my soul
Wash all the fear from my skin
Let it sink as I swim 'til I fly, oh
Oh, I could be
Make me, oh
Make me an island
Give me a home
Make me an island
Cover my soul
Wash all the fear from my skin
Let it sink as I swim 'til I fly, oh
Make me an island
Give me a home
Make me an island
Cover my soul
Wash all the fear from my skin
Let it sink as I swim 'til I fly, 'til I fly, oh
The song "Island" by Violet Skies talks about the need to escape from the noise and chaos of the real world and find a place where one can be at peace with oneself. The singer of the song wants to be taken to a place where she can find herself and breathe out all her inner struggles. She wants to be painted in white so that all the noise around her disappears, and she can find inner peace. Through the lyrics, she expresses her desire to be an island, a place where she can be free of fear and worries, and where she can find herself.
The song's repetitiveness, especially in the chorus, highlights the singer's desire to find inner peace and escape from the noise around her. She pleads with someone to make her an island, give her a home, and covers her soul so that she can find herself. The lyrics express the need to find a haven, a safe space where she can slow down and find herself.
Interestingly, the song is both melancholic and hopeful at the same time. The singer talks about being tired of the noise that keeps pushing her down and burying all the words deep into the blue. It is not clear whether she is talking about burying the words somewhere deep in the ocean or just forgetting about them. Despite the melancholic tone, the song ends on a hopeful note as the singer hopes to find a place where she can fly and be free from all her worries.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me to a place where I can be found
I need to escape from my current life to a place of serenity and comfort.
This body of water
The vast ocean is both beautiful and terrifying.
Pulling me under
My problems and anxieties are overwhelming and suffocating.
Breathing me out
Gasping for air, I feel like I'm drowning.
Oh, lead me to a place where I can be found
I desperately yearn to be taken to a place where I can find myself and feel alive.
Carry me away to
I want to be taken far away from my troubles and burdens.
Paint me in white
Cleanse me of impurities and give me a new start.
And color me blind
Help me to forget the pain and worries that burden me.
To all of the sound
Block out all the noise and distractions to let my mind rest.
All of the words you keep throwing, I let them fall
I won't let the negative words and criticism of others affect me anymore.
Maybe the something I need is nothing at all
Perhaps true peace and contentment comes from letting go of everything and simply being.
Make me an island
I need to create a safe and secure place, both physically and mentally.
Give me a home
I desire a place where I can feel truly comfortable and peace.
Cover my soul
Shield my innermost feelings and emotions from harm.
Wash all the fear from my skin
I want to let go of the anxiety and worry that has oppressed me.
Let it sink as I swim 'til I fly, oh
I will allow myself to sink to the depths of my fears, but then rise to the heights of my dreams.
Tired of the noise that pushes me down
The distractions and negativity of the world can be too much to handle.
Bury all the words deep
I hide my true feelings beneath a wall of silence.
Into the blue
Immerse me in the healing waters of the ocean.
'Til I am renewed
I will swim until I feel restored and revitalized.
I don't want to drown
I won't let the problems and stress of life consume me.
Oh, I could be
I have the potential to grow and change.
Make me, oh
Transform me into something better.
'Til I fly, oh
I will continue to grow until I can soar into the sky without fear or restraint.
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WaveMusic
These vocals though :O
Lyrics:
Take me to a place where I can be found
Take me to a place
This body of water
Pulling me under
Breathing me out
Lead me to a place where I can be found
Carry me away to
Paint me in white
And color me blind
To all of the sound
All of the words you keep throwing, I let them fall
I let them fall
Maybe the something I need is nothing at all
Nothing at all
Make me an island
Give me a home
Make me an island
Cover my soul
Wash all the fear from my skin
Let it sink as I swim 'til I fly
Tired of the noise that pushes me down
Bury all the words deep
Into the blue
'til I am renewed
I don't want to drown
All of the words you keep throwing, I let them fall
I let them fall
Maybe the something I need is nothing at all
Nothing at all
Make me an island
Give me a home
Make me an island
Cover my soul
Wash all the fear from my skin
Let it sink as I swim 'til I fly
WaveMusic
These vocals though :O
Lyrics:
Take me to a place where I can be found
Take me to a place
This body of water
Pulling me under
Breathing me out
Lead me to a place where I can be found
Carry me away to
Paint me in white
And color me blind
To all of the sound
All of the words you keep throwing, I let them fall
I let them fall
Maybe the something I need is nothing at all
Nothing at all
Make me an island
Give me a home
Make me an island
Cover my soul
Wash all the fear from my skin
Let it sink as I swim 'til I fly
Tired of the noise that pushes me down
Bury all the words deep
Into the blue
'til I am renewed
I don't want to drown
All of the words you keep throwing, I let them fall
I let them fall
Maybe the something I need is nothing at all
Nothing at all
Make me an island
Give me a home
Make me an island
Cover my soul
Wash all the fear from my skin
Let it sink as I swim 'til I fly
Joris Bossink
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Jordan Wright
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SuperAwesomeCaptain McFluffyPants
Love the melody and the vocals! Long time sub and I APPROVE MAA MANNN!!! STAY AWESOME AND KEEP HUSTLING CROWD! <3
Zenith
Currently standing as the longest lasting song on my playlist. I absolutely love this toon
Pickers
Quality music as always👍
Vharixce
never disappoints ^^
Symmetry
Absolutely beautiful voice on this angel
Adventure Music
Good one ❤
Nhi Tran
The beat and her voice #heavelyasfuck 😍🔥