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.
Buttercup
Visqueen Lyrics
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I possibly, could overthrow
The sons in someone's family
Taking pictures of a bright blue sky, cinching up their skinny ties a half a world away
Heathrow
Flying on this plane until tomorrow
I'm landing in the frame on your wall
Rising up from the sea
Atmospheric chemistry
Broken stars can still shine
Drifting apart from their pieces
Half a world away
Heathrow
Flying on this plane until tomorrow
Said so
I'm landing in the frame on your wall
Unravel the daylight
Burn it up to the nighttime sky
We make mistakes so forget that they're ruling you
Broken stars can still shine
Coming up inside to keep me warm
Talk about impending storms, half a world away
Unravel the daylight
Burn it up to the nighttime sky
We make mistakes so forget that they're ruling you
The song Buttercup by Visqueen showcases the beauty of love in long-distance relationships. The lyrics articulate the intense desire to be with someone and the way love transports a person emotionally. The first verse implies that the persona is traveling faster than they could imagine, thanks to the love that their partner has for them. The phrase "overthrow the sons in someone's family" suggests that the persona is overcoming something significant in their life with the help of their lover. The chorus further emphasizes the joy of reuniting with the beloved after a long journey by plane. The persona lands in the frame on their lover's wall, implying that they have been awaited eagerly and lovingly.
The second verse is a continuation of the themes from the first verse. The image of rising from the sea refers to the persona's journey, and their atmospheric chemistry suggests their strong emotional combustion with the other person. The phrase "broken stars can still shine" refers to the distance between the two individuals, but it implies that their love is still shining bright, just like broken stars in the sky. Despite being apart from one another, the persona seeks comfort in remembering the warmth of their love. The ending of the song urges the listener not to let their mistakes dictate their lives and to forget the past and move forward with the love that they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Buttercup you carry me faster than I possibly, could overthrow The sons in someone's family
You move me so quickly that I feel powerless to resist you like overthrowing a powerful family.
Taking pictures of a bright blue sky, cinching up their skinny ties a half a world away
People all around the world are going through their daily routines unaware of our love story.
Heathrow Flying on this plane until tomorrow Said so I'm landing in the frame on your wall
I'm on a plane to come see you and our love will be forever captured in the pictures hanging on your wall.
Rising up from the sea Atmospheric chemistry Broken stars can still shine Drifting apart from their pieces Half a world away
Even though we're far apart, our love is like a bright shining star that is still visible in the night sky.
Unravel the daylight Burn it up to the nighttime sky We make mistakes so forget that they're ruling you
We need to let go of our past mistakes and embrace the present and future.
Broken stars can still shine Coming up inside to keep me warm Talk about impending storms, half a world away
Even in times of darkness, our love is a source of warmth and comfort.
Unravel the daylight Burn it up to the nighttime sky We make mistakes so forget that they're ruling you
It's important to learn from our mistakes, but we should not let them dictate our lives.
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