Voxtrot released their first full length album on May 22, 2007. It was eponymously titled Voxtrot. The first single from that album, Blood Red Blood, was released on May 14, 2007.
On April 21, 2010, frontman Ramesh Srivastava announced that the band will be breaking up after a small farewell tour.
May 2022 they announced they will be reuniting for a tour in the following fall along with re-releasing their earliest material on vinyl.
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Soft & Warm
Voxtrot Lyrics
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And somebody holds a candle, by right it tastes all longing
Words are remembered: us and them, you love, you despise
I've seen the years go by in triple lines of gray
Oh, you were always on the ground
You're always on the ground
If I could catch you, I would hold you for a day
Do what you can
I've seen the hardest people soften in the spotlight
Won't you stop and breathe, tell me what you want to feel
I could draw on all these things, baby I feel this beauty pull me to a
Soft and warm, I know this all I need, why don't we learn to grieve
Baby I'd leave you for the person you used to be
Everyone has a secret, so bite your mother tongue
And let the truth bleed over you, you open sheep-skin
You can never describe the future, but you can paint the past
In shades of blue, or money used with neumonic charm
God, shake this sickness, won't this decade ever end?
Oh, it's be going on for years
Been happening for years
Can't face the truth, why can't things just be begin
Because they always end in tears
They always end in tears
I've seen the hardest people soften in the spotlight
Won't you stop and breathe, tell me what you want to feel
I could draw on all these things, baby I feel this beauty pull me to a
Soft and warm, I know this all I need, why don't we learn to grieve
Baby I'd leave you for the person you used to be
You are so young, so feel alive
And one day you will live on your own
The lyrics to Voxtrot's song Soft & Warm are a reflection on the human experience of loneliness and the desire for connection with others. The opening lines suggest that society values those who can take criticism without showing weakness, and those who can be built up and cut down by others but still be someone that is loveable. The second line refers to how people use their emotions to connect with others, and that longing can be tasted by those around them. The final line of the first verse speaks to the fact that people tend to categorize others in terms of us and them, and that we can love or despise each other based on superficial characteristics.
The second verse of the song is more personal in nature, reflecting on the experience of watching time pass and seeing people change. The imagery of triple lines of gray suggests a long and uneventful passage of time wherein the subject of the song has always remained grounded. The singer wishes they could catch this person and hold them for a day, as if to say that they could offer something that may alleviate their loneliness. The refrain that follows is a reminder to do what we can with the time we have, to take action and to live life to the fullest.
The bridge of the song takes a more philosophical turn, reflecting on the idea that everyone has secrets that they keep hidden from others. The phrase "bite your mother tongue" suggests that we often refrain from saying what we really feel, and that we need to let the truth bleed out in order to connect with others. The final lines of the song suggest that while we can never predict the future, we paint the past in our own ways and can learn to grieve in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone loves a man, who lets the hardest people build him up and cut him down to lovable size
People appreciate those who can handle criticism and remain likeable even after being torn down.
And somebody holds a candle, by right it tastes all longing
Someone is holding onto hope, and that sense of longing is what keeps them going.
Words are remembered: us and them, you love, you despise
Language separates us into different groups and we often have strong emotions towards one another.
I've seen the years go by in triple lines of gray
The artist has watched the passage of time which has left him feeling unenthusiastic, unimpressed, and withdrawn.
Oh, you were always on the ground
The person referred to was always depressed or sad, weighed-down by the circumstances of life.
If I could catch you, I would hold you for a day
The singer wants to make an emotional connection, with someone who is perpetually emotionally detached, even for just a moment.
Oh, won't you do this when you can
Please make an effort to let your guard down when it is possible.
I've seen the hardest people soften in the spotlight
Even those who seem impenetrable can become vulnerable when the attention is on them.
Won't you stop and breathe, tell me what you want to feel
Take a moment to be introspective and figure out what emotions you want to experience.
I could draw on all these things, baby I feel this beauty pull me to a
The beauty of life and the world around the artist is drawing them in.
Soft and warm, I know this all I need, why don't we learn to grieve
Accepting feelings of sadness can be comforting to the soul.
Baby I'd leave you for the person you used to be
The artist misses the way someone used to be and wishes to go back to that person.
Everyone has a secret, so bite your mother tongue
Everyone has something they keep to themselves, so try not to say too much.
And let the truth bleed over you, you open sheep-skin
Allow yourself to be vulnerable and let the truth of a situation wash over you.
You can never describe the future, but you can paint the past
The future is unknowable, but memories can be shaped and made tangible through art.
In shades of blue, or money used with neumonic charm
Memories can be colored with melancholy as well as nostalgia or positive experiences.
God, shake this sickness, won't this decade ever end?
The artist is tired of difficult times and is asking for relief from the struggles of life.
Oh, it's been going on for years
The singer is expressing how long they have been dealing with their struggles.
Can't face the truth, why can't things just be begin
Sometimes the truth is difficult to confront, and the singer is wishing for an easier existence.
Because they always end in tears
The artist believes that everything has an eventual end, and those endings are not always happy.
You are so young, so feel alive
The artist is urging the listener to embrace the vitality and excitement of youth.
And one day you will live on your own
The artist is acknowledging that eventually, the listener will have to live and fend for themselves.
Contributed by Jasmine T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kadee
A couple of years ago, I got the correct lyrics from Voxtrot:
Everyone loves a man who lets the hardest people
Build him up and cut him down to lovable size
And somebody holds a candle
By right, it tastes all longing
Words of men blurred, us and them, you love, you despise
I’ve seen the years go by in triple lines of gray
Oh, you were always underground
You were always underground
If I could catch you, I would hold you for a day
Oh, won’t you do this when you can?
Do what you can
I’ve seen the hardest people soften in the spotlight
Won’t you stop and breathe, tell me what you want to feel
I could draw in all these things, baby I feel this beauty pull me two ways
Soft and warm, I know this is all I need
Why don’t we learn to grieve?
Baby, I’d leave you for the person you used to be
Everyone has a secret, so bite your mother tongue
And let the truth bleed over you, you wolf in sheep-skin
You can never describe the future, but you can paint the past
In shades of blue, old money hues with new money charm
God, shake this sickness, won’t this decade ever end?
Oh, it’s been going on for years
Been happening for years
Can’t face the truth, why can’t things always just begin
Because they always end in tears
They always end in tears
I’ve seen the hardest people soften in the spotlight
Won’t you stop and breathe, tell me what you want to feel
I could draw in all these things, baby I feel this beauty pull me two ways
Soft and warm, I know this is all I need
One day we’ll learn to grieve
Baby, I’d leave you for the person you used to be
You are so young, so feel alive
And one day you will live on your own
SkyeScythe
everyone loves a man, who lets the hardest people build him up
and cut him down to lovable size
and somebody holds a candle, by right it tastes all longing
words are remembered: us and them, you love, you despise
i’ve seen the years go by in triple lines of gray
oh, you were always on the ground
you’re always on the ground
if i could catch you, i would hold you for a day
oh, won’t you do this when you can
do what you can
i’ve seen the hardest people soften in the spotlight
won’t you stop and breathe, tell me what you want to feel
i could draw on all these things, baby i feel this beauty
pull me to a
soft and warm, i know this all i need, why don’t we learn
to grieve
baby i’d leave you for the person you used to be
everyone has a secret, so bite your mother tongue
and let the truth bleed over you, you wolf in sheepskin
you can never describe the future, but you can paint the past
in shades of blue, or money used with neumonic charm
god, shake this sickness, won’t this decade ever end?
oh, it’s be going on for years
been happening for years
can’t face the truth, why can’t things just be begin
because they always end in tears
they always end in tears
i’ve seen the hardest people soften in the spotlight
won’t you stop and breathe, tell me what you want to feel
i could draw on all these things, baby i feel this beauty
pull me to a
soft and warm, i know this all i need, why don’t we learn
to grieve
baby i’d leave you for the person you used to be
you are so young, so feel alive
and one day you will live on your own
Kadee
A couple of years ago, I got the correct lyrics from Voxtrot:
Everyone loves a man who lets the hardest people
Build him up and cut him down to lovable size
And somebody holds a candle
By right, it tastes all longing
Words of men blurred, us and them, you love, you despise
I’ve seen the years go by in triple lines of gray
Oh, you were always underground
You were always underground
If I could catch you, I would hold you for a day
Oh, won’t you do this when you can?
Do what you can
I’ve seen the hardest people soften in the spotlight
Won’t you stop and breathe, tell me what you want to feel
I could draw in all these things, baby I feel this beauty pull me two ways
Soft and warm, I know this is all I need
Why don’t we learn to grieve?
Baby, I’d leave you for the person you used to be
Everyone has a secret, so bite your mother tongue
And let the truth bleed over you, you wolf in sheep-skin
You can never describe the future, but you can paint the past
In shades of blue, old money hues with new money charm
God, shake this sickness, won’t this decade ever end?
Oh, it’s been going on for years
Been happening for years
Can’t face the truth, why can’t things always just begin
Because they always end in tears
They always end in tears
I’ve seen the hardest people soften in the spotlight
Won’t you stop and breathe, tell me what you want to feel
I could draw in all these things, baby I feel this beauty pull me two ways
Soft and warm, I know this is all I need
One day we’ll learn to grieve
Baby, I’d leave you for the person you used to be
You are so young, so feel alive
And one day you will live on your own
Aldo Rene Lujan Castro
I just discovered this song and I'm completely amazed. The best I've listen in some time.
Eric Moreno
This was my song 2 years ago. Depressing times. But as time passes, you get over it and I can listen to this song without feeling... sad. xD
William Lee
Eric Moreno they used to remind me of nothing but depressing turn of events and for awhile they lived on that little island, it took around 6 years but I can finally listen and see a different message in it
Rocío Varela
+Eric Moreno Same
Zarow
Such a good band. Sucks I only just found out about em.
Lear Burton
I hate how I found out about these guys a year after they broke up. I feel like the janitor, cleaning up the party.
Tanis the Corruptor
I heard about them right before they broke up. Managed to make it to one of their farewell shows. Three bands (that I hated) went on before they finally took the state (at midnight) and it was still the greatest concert I've ever been to.
Street Alchemy
not a big fan of the song.. but the lyrics are on point
Austin Carter
This song is profound