The band's original members were singer-songwriter-guitarist Rachel Flotard and drummer Ben Hooker, both formerly of Hafacat; and Kim Warnick, formerly of the Fastbacks. Warnick retired at the end of 2004, but Muffs co-founder Ronnie Barnett signed on to play the bass during the band's 2005 tour.
Visqueen's song "Vaxxine" has received frequent airplay on U.S. independent radio stations.
Rachel Flotard also writes a love advice column for Seattle-based online publication Three Imaginary Girls called Love is Hard with Rachel Flotard, where she dolls out spirited, sharp-witted advice for the love-lorn.
Beauty Deluxe
Visqueen Lyrics
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Dahlias bloom inside your palms
Pink and gold
Tweed
Loveliness is what you bleed
Tenderness is what you need and sold
All genuflections no invitations
Detective vacation
Solving pillow cases the criminals of love
Sweet interrogation
Privileged well beyond your means
Perfect powered dreams your show goes on
Try to separate the scent
Dreaming you were president of gorgeous
Captain luscious
Beauty deluxe
No imperfections, no hesitations
Look through the keyhole it's over
Detective vacation
Solving pillow cases the criminals of love
Respect termination
Turning up the fire but keeping heat on low
Beauty deluxe
Star mapping genius needs no direction
Look through the keyhole it's over
Detective vacation
The song "Beauty Deluxe" by Visqueen is a commentary on the pressure to maintain a certain level of physical attractiveness and the commodification of beauty. The opening lines reference the idea of magic wands, with the implication that the beauty industry has sold the idea that beauty can be "magically" achieved through products and procedures. The line "Dahlias bloom inside your palms, pink and gold" continues the magical imagery, suggesting that beauty can be created and crafted like a flower.
The lyrics go on to describe the cost of this pursuit of beauty - "loveliness is what you bleed, tenderness is what you need and sold". There is a sense that beauty has become a commodity to be bought and sold, with a high price to be paid in terms of personal vulnerability and emotional needs.
The chorus uses the term "beauty deluxe" as a kind of shorthand for the whole system of beauty commodification. The lines "All genuflections no invitations" and "no imperfections, no hesitations" suggest that there is little room for individuality or authenticity in this system - one must conform to a certain standard of beauty or be left out. The song also references the idea of detective work, with the singer "solving pillow cases" and interrogating the idea of beauty itself.
Overall, "Beauty Deluxe" is a commentary on the ways in which beauty has become commodified and weaponized, with a high cost to those who pursue it.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk about your magic wands
You appear to have extraordinary abilities
Dahlias bloom inside your palms
You possess an otherworldly power to make beautiful things appear
Pink and gold
Your creations are delicate and valuable
Tweed
You have a refined taste in fashion
Loveliness is what you bleed
You naturally exude beauty and grace
Tenderness is what you need and sold
You want to be treated gently, but you also try to sell your image of beauty
Beauty deluxe
You have an exceptional beauty, beyond the norm
All genuflections no invitations
People are falling at your feet without you needing to invite them
Detective vacation
You are taking a break from investigating the mysteries surrounding love
Solving pillow cases the criminals of love
You are trying to understand the complexities of love and heartbreak
Sweet interrogation
You are gently questioning love's mysteries
Privileged well beyond your means
You have access to resources and privileges that exceed your natural means
Perfect powered dreams your show goes on
You are pursuing your dreams with great energy and skill
Try to separate the scent
You are trying to distinguish between different aspects of beauty
Dreaming you were president of gorgeous
You aspire to be the leader of all that is beautiful
Captain luscious
You are a leader of those who embody lusciousness
No imperfections, no hesitations
You are without flaws and uncertainties
Look through the keyhole it's over
You have already attained your desired level of beauty
Respect termination
You are ending a relationship with someone you do not respect
Turning up the fire but keeping heat on low
You are slowly but surely asserting yourself and becoming more confident
Star mapping genius needs no direction
You are capable of guiding others towards success without needing direction yourself
Detective vacation
You are taking a break from investigating the mysteries surrounding love
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