Members of the band were: Jamie Blake (vocals, piano, guitar) and Paul Andrews (bass, guitar, keyboards). Most people are familiar with Vixtrola due to their song "Gunboat" in the movie Darkness Falls. Unfortunately, the band's debut album end:user was never released by Geffen Records. The album was co-produced by the band and big names such as Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails) and Ric Ocasek (The Cars, No Doubt). A recent email notification announced that the album will hopefully be released for sale online in the begining weeks of February 2007. The email stated:
We are finally making our music available online. Hoping to make it so we can sell each track individually, you won't get stuck paying for songs you dislike. Perhaps a discounted price if you want all ten songs? We'll see how it works with this company. Anyway, wanted to give you the heads up. They will be available in the next few days at www.myspace.com/vixtrola and soon after through www.vixtrola.com.
Happy listening.
Thanks for your patience.
Paul and Jamie
-February 1st, 2007
Jamie Blake is currently concentrating on solo work, and Paul Andrews is involved with a new project called darkblueworld, which has its own MySpace page.
Walk Away
Vixtrola Lyrics
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I can't set straight
What's in my head
It's seems that instinct
Just compunds my sense of dread
With what I've learned
And all I trust conflicting
That I can find within me
I'm thinkin' outta my heart
When I should think with my head
Oh just walk away from me
It's just a matter of time
Before there's hurt left instead
Oh just walk away from me
I'd trade my place
For what could seem an empty head
More clear than mine would ever be
I hope before it's all been said
I'll feel released
With all the strength
That I can find within me
With what I've learned
And all I trust conflicting
CHORUS 2x
I tried but true to style I'm frightened
And all the while and when I feel that it's time
To quit to just give into it
CHORUS
I'm thinkin' outta my heart
Not with my head
So just walk away from me
It's just a matter of time
Before there's hurt left instead
So just walk away from me
Outta my heart
Not with my head
Oh just walk away from me
In Vixtrola's song "Walk Away," the singer is expressing their confusion and inner conflicts. They feel as though their instincts are working against them, adding to their sense of dread, and they are struggling to reconcile all that they have learned and what they trust. The singer recognizes that they are thinking with their heart instead of their head, but they are finding it difficult to break free from this mindset. Ultimately, they recognize that it may be better for the other person to walk away from them, as they fear that hurt will be left behind if they don't.
The lyrics of "Walk Away" speak to the challenges of inner turmoil and the struggle to make decisions that align with our rational thinking. It can be difficult to balance our feelings and emotions with our logic, and this song speaks to the difficulties that can arise when our instincts and trust are in conflict. The idea of needing to let go for the benefit of someone else's well-being is also a powerful message that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so confused
I am feeling unsure and perplexed about my thoughts and emotions.
I can't set straight
I am unable to organize my thoughts and feelings in a clear and logical manner.
What's in my head
Refers to the jumbled and confusing thoughts and emotions going through my mind.
It's seems that instinct
Refers to gut feelings and intuition, which are making things even more confusing and difficult for me.
Just compounds my sense of dread
My gut feelings and intuition are making me feel even more anxious and scared than I already am.
With what I've learned
Refers to my past experiences and knowledge that are influencing my current situation.
And all I trust conflicting
My past experiences and knowledge which I am relying on, are conflicting with my current emotions and gut feelings.
With all the strength
Refers to the mental and emotional fortitude I have to keep pushing through this difficult time.
That I can find within me
Further emphasizes my internal struggle and reliance on my inner strength to keep going.
I'm thinkin' outta my heart
I am making decisions based on emotion rather than logic or reason.
When I should think with my head
I need to logically assess the situation, rather than letting my emotions cloud my judgement and decision making.
Oh just walk away from me
I am urging someone to leave me alone, as I do not want to burden them with my emotions and inner turmoil.
It's just a matter of time
I know that eventually my emotional struggle will cause pain and trouble for others, and want to end things before that happens.
Before there's hurt left instead
If I continue to rely on my emotions over logic, it will lead to more pain and trouble for me and those around me.
I'd trade my place
I would gladly give up my current situation and the confusion and anxiety that comes with it.
For what could seem an empty head
I would rather have a clear and empty mind, free of the confusion and overwhelming emotions I am currently experiencing.
More clear than mine would ever be
I want my mind to be clear and free of the jumbled mess of confusing thoughts and emotions that are plaguing me currently.
I hope before it's all been said
I hope to find resolution and peace before the situation becomes even more complicated and confusing.
I'll feel released
I hope to find a sense of freedom and clarity once I've resolved my inner turmoil and struggle.
CHORUS 2x
Repeats the previously mentioned chorus.
I tried but true to style I'm frightened
I have tried to be myself and true to my nature, but my inner struggle and confusion is making me scared and apprehensive.
And all the while and when I feel that it's time
This line indicates that there is a sense of impending doom or trouble, and I am unsure of how to proceed or what to do.
To quit to just give into it
I am tempted to give up and let my emotions and inner struggle take over.
I'm thinkin' outta my heart
Repeats the previously mentioned sentiment of making decisions based on emotion rather than logic.
Not with my head
Repeats the previously mentioned sentiment of needing to use logic and reason, rather than just letting emotions take over.
So just walk away from me
Repeats the previously mentioned sentiment of wanting others to leave me alone to deal with my internal struggle on my own terms.
Contributed by Kaylee I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dodges40
I LOVE this band and Jamie Blake is HOT!!!!
Tania
pretty cool song :)
Alexandria Knox
Anyone know why it is nearly impossible to find Vixtrola online to buy? Even spotify and shazam don't even know what they are!!!
Jessica Abbott
From what understand, their album was an EP that the recording studio decided for whatever stupid reason not to release, except the song “Gunboat” for the movie Darkness Falls.
varanid9
Why in the fuck would they produce an album and not want to release it??
Ebenscrux
Don't know if you care, two years on, but Vixtrola's label didn't want to release the album. Blake and Andrews had to convince them to at least release it online as it was.
Nadia L
Argh I spelled converter wrong, but you get the idea. Hope that helps!
Nadia L
C l i p c o n t verter. Cc
Find the videos for the songs you like, and use them on that site
varanid9
Wow, Wikipedia doesn't even have a page for Vixtrola.
IroManiak
Who is in 2019 :)