The String Quartet Tribute is a series of string quartet covers released by… Read Full Bio ↴The String Quartet Tribute is a series of string quartet covers released by Vitamin Records by several different groups of musicians. They focus on one band per record, and perform classical versions of their songs, generally note for note. They use a wide array of instruments but focus mainly on violins, violas, and cellos. Over the years, they have put out a large number of albums (232), honoring mainstream and indie groups alike. They have put a classical spin on many genres of music, including rock, pop, punk, techno, hardcore, country, metal and rap.

Todd Mark Rubenstein has led one of several groups of players that have released albums in the series. This includes Exit... Stage Right: String Quartet Tribute to Rush which was nominated for a Grammy.

This Is A Call
Vitamin String Quartet Lyrics

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Visiting is pretty
Visiting is good
Seems that all they ever wanted was a brother

This can be a secret
We can keep it good
Even all the ever wanting had a problem

This is a call to all my
Past resignations
It's been too long

Fingernails are pretty
Fingernails are good
Seems that all they ever wanted was a marking

Them balloons are pretty big
And say they should
Ever fall to ground
Call the magic marker

This is a call to all my
Past resignations
This is a call to all
This is a call to all my
Past resignations
It's been too long

Minicyn is pretty
Minicyn is good
Seems that all the cysts and mollusks tend to barter

Ritalin is easy
Ritalin is good

Even all the ones
Who watered down the daughter

Overall Meaning

The song "This Is A Call" by Vitamin String Quartet is an instrumental cover version of the song by the same name by the American rock band, Foo Fighters. The original song was written by Dave Grohl, who was the former drummer of Nirvana. The song is often interpreted as a call to action, urging the listener to take control of their life and destiny, and to not let past failures and setbacks hold them back.

The first verse of the song talks about the idea of visiting and how it can be a good thing. However, the lyrics take a darker turn when they mention the desire for a brother, which can be interpreted as a feeling of loneliness and isolation. The second verse uses imagery of fingernails, balloons, and a magic marker to evoke a sense of playfulness and childhood innocence. However, the lyrics once again take a darker turn when they mention cysts, mollusks, and the medication Ritalin, which can be interpreted as a commentary on the challenges and difficulties of living with mental health issues.

Line by Line Meaning

Visiting is pretty
Going to places and meeting people is a beautiful experience

Visiting is good
Visiting can be positive and wholesome

Seems that all they ever wanted was a brother
It appears that these people longed for a sibling

This can be a secret
What we discuss can remain confidential, only between us

We can keep it good
We can maintain a healthy relationship by keeping secrets, unspoken

Even all the ever-wanting had a problem
Despite their desire, some individuals may still struggle with difficulties in their lives

This is a call to all my past resignations
The singer is calling out to their previous failures and shortcomings

It's been too long
It's been an extended period since the artist has addressed their own flaws

Fingernails are pretty
Fingernails can be visually appealing

Fingernails are good
Fingernails can also be valuable to some people

Seems that all they ever wanted was a marking
It appears that some individuals request marks or tattoos on their nails

Them balloons are pretty big
The size of those balloons is substantially large

And say they should
People claim that they ought to

Ever fall to ground
If these balloons were to ever drop down

Call the magic marker
Utilize a magic marker to make a visible sign on the balloons for easier retrieval

Minicyn is pretty
The natural mineral MiniCyn can be visually attracting

Minicyn is good
It is favorable to possess MiniCyn

Seems that all the cysts and mollusks tend to barter
It appears that some cysts and mollusks engage in a form of trade or exchange

Ritalin is easy
The medication Ritalin can be easily taken

Ritalin is good
Ritalin can potentially bring benefits to some individuals

Even all the ones who watered down the daughter
Despite being a negative influence on someone's child, some individuals may still have positive attributes or opportunities in their lives

This is a call to all my past resignations
The artist is again asking for a resolution of their prior failures

This is a call to all
This message is addressed to everyone

This is a call to all my past resignations
The artist is once more attempting to deal with their previous shortcomings

It's been too long
It's taken too much time to resolve past failures

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE GROHL

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