Their debut album Wonkainvasion was released in 2004 in Brazil, and won a national award for the best indie rock album that year. In 2007, Wonkavision signed with the Tokyo based label PowerPop Academy and released an English version of the same album in Japan.
The album was produced by John Ulhoa, composer and guitarist for Pato Fu, one of the top five bands in the world by Times Magazine. John has also produced the solo album by Os Mutantes member Arnaldo Baptista, among other artists.
Wonkavision has recorded their second album and it is in post production at the moment. It is expected to be released in 2008.
Wonkavision is:
Manu (vocals, keyboards and scaletta)
Will (vocals, guitar em keyboards)
Kiko (drums and backings)
Guzz (Bass)
Wonkavision's official website:
www.wonkavision.com.br
PILLS
WONKAVISION Lyrics
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Memorise them by their format
I am on antidepressants
to pretend that I m alright (alright!)
I need a perfect balance
of my untamed chemistry
to avoid confusion as you know
Born in 1979
At school I ve always been popular
No ideia of what I want
My entire world is a couch (what?)
My generation has flaws
of character stability
I am so spoiled by my folks
I can t take it no more
I play someone who is focused
while I am dying deep inside
To my friends I say no word of
what I m secretly up to
So I break down in silence
Just me and my dear pills
Don t bother trying to keep me safe
It s already too late
The lyrics to WONKAVISION's song Pills explores the theme of mental health and the struggles that come along with it. The opening lines "What's the colour of my pills, Memorize them by their format, I am on antidepressants, to pretend that I'm alright" suggest that the singer is on medication for depression but is hiding it from others, pretending to be okay. The line "I need a perfect balance of my untamed chemistry to avoid confusion as you know, I use to lose control" highlights the struggle of finding the right balance of medication to manage their mental health.
The second verse tells us more about the singer's life and how they feel like they are stuck in a rut. The line "My entire world is a couch" suggests that they feel stagnant, spending most of their time sitting around. The line "My generation has flaws of character stability, I am so spoiled by my folks, I can't take it no more" implies that the singer is aware of their privilege but is struggling to cope with their mental health issues despite it.
The chorus, "So I break down in silence, Just me and my dear pills, Don't bother trying to keep me safe, It's already too late," suggests that the singer has given up on trying to hide their struggles and is relying on their medication to keep them stable. The final line "It's already too late" hints that they may have reached a breaking point and are beyond outside help.
Overall, Pills is a poignant and honest exploration of mental health struggles and the complexities of managing it through medication.
Line by Line Meaning
What s the colour of my pills
I need to know the exact color of my pills so I can identify them and take them as prescribed.
Memorise them by their format
I also need to remember the format, shape and size of my pills in order to take them correctly.
I am on antidepressants
I take antidepressant medication to help me cope with my mental illnesses.
to pretend that I m alright (alright!)
I take these pills to convince myself and others that I'm okay, despite the fact that I'm struggling inside.
I need a perfect balance
Getting the right balance of medication and chemicals is crucial for me to function normally.
of my untamed chemistry
My brain chemicals are unstable, that's why I need medication to balance things out.
to avoid confusion as you know
Without the right medication, I often feel confused and disoriented.
I use to lose control
Without medication, I feel like I have no control over my emotions and actions.
Born in 1979
I was born in 1979, and I've been struggling with mental health issues for a long time.
At school I ve always been popular
Despite my struggles, I was always popular in school.
No ideia of what I want
I have no idea what I want out of life, and that makes things even more difficult for me.
My entire world is a couch (what?)
I spend a lot of time on the couch, either because I feel too depressed to move or because I'm taking time to recover from panic attacks or other symptoms.
My generation has flaws
My generation has its own set of flaws, and one of them is a lack of mental health resources and understanding.
of character stability
Many of my peers struggle with mental health issues, and this often is reflected in instability in their personalities and character.
I am so spoiled by my folks
Sometimes, I feel like my parents have spoiled me and allowed me to rely too heavily on medication without seeking other forms of treatment.
I can t take it no more
At times, I feel overwhelmed by my mental health struggles and the pressure I put on myself to hold everything together.
I play someone who is focused
In order to fit in and appear successful, I often pretend to be more focused and put-together than I actually am.
while I am dying deep inside
Inside, I'm struggling with deep emotional pain and stress as a result of my mental illnesses.
To my friends I say no word of
I keep quiet about my mental health struggles, even to my closest friends, because I worry that they'll judge me or think less of me.
what I m secretly up to
I hide my medication use and mental health struggles from those around me, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness.
So I break down in silence
At times, my emotions and symptoms become too much for me to bear, and I break down and struggle alone.
Just me and my dear pills
In those moments, my pills become my closest companion and the only thing that offers me any relief or comfort.
Don t bother trying to keep me safe
I push others away and refuse to let anyone help because I feel like no one can truly understand my struggles, leading to a sense of hopelessness and despair.
It s already too late
In my mind, my struggles are already too far gone to be resolved, and I continue to rely on medication as a crutch without seeking other forms of treatment or support.
Contributed by Brody T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.