my bloody valentine is a shoegaze band formed in 1983 in Dublin, Ireland. T… Read Full Bio ↴my bloody valentine is a shoegaze band formed in 1983 in Dublin, Ireland. The band’s best known lineup is Kevin Shields (vocals, guitar), Bilinda Butcher (vocals, guitar), Debbie Googe (bass) and Colm Ó Cíosóig (drums). Their 1988 album Isn't Anything is generally regarded as one of the most influential records of the period, acting as an important precursor to the early '90s "shoegazing" scene. In 1991, the band released their second full length album Loveless, later declared one of the finest albums of the 1990s. The band struggled to record a follow up album and split in 1997. The band reunited in 2007 and performed several concerts the following year. The band released their third album, m b v, in February 2013.

The band’s key member is guitarist/singer/composer Kevin Shields, a reclusive perfectionist and radically inventive guitarist/engineer. The band’s other original member is drummer/studio maven Colm Ó Cíosóig; during their heyday MBV also included singer-guitarist Bilinda Butcher and bassist Debbie Googe. Their band shares its name with a low-budget Canadian slasher film.

MBV influences include The Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth, Cocteau Twins, late-1970s Wire, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and independent artists such as The Pastels. Kevin Shields has also named The Beach Boys and The Ramones as a personal influence.

After leaving Creation Records in 1992 and signing with Island Records, the band fell into a creative black hole. Rumors spread among their fans of albums being recorded and then shelved. Debbie Googe left the band to form Snowpony; she had not played bass on their recordings since You Made Me Realise. Colm Ó Cíosóig eventually left and formed a band with Hope Sandoval, formerly of Mazzy Star, called Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions. Kevin Shields sporadically collaborated with other artists, most notably Experimental Audio Research, Curve, and Primal Scream. He revealed in a fall 2003 National Public Radio interview that Island Records quit financing his My Bloody Valentine endeavors after he spent half a million pounds of their money.

As of 2006, many rumors mentioned the possible reformation of MBV for a new studio album, but none of these were true. On November 15 2007, My Bloody Valentine announced three upcoming live gigs in the UK for 2008. On June 13 and 14, the band played in public for the first time in thirteen years, offering a pair of "Live Rehearsal" presentations at the ICA in London and officially starting their series of comeback performances. The band went on to play a slew of festivals in Summer and Fall of 2008. Following their appearance at the 2008 All Tomorrow's Parties festival, the New York Times reported that Shields was planning to complete the unfinished album.

On 2 February 2013 they self-released the self-titled album m b v as a download with both vinyl and CD copies shipping on 22nd Feb 2013. The Huffington Post reported that it caused such a public stir that the official MBV website crashed when fans attempted to access the site to purchase a copy.

By the Danger in Your Eyes
my bloody valentine Lyrics

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When I see you
In your plastic coat and sandals
It's like a dream
Oh there's no words for how I feel
In your pastel coloured clothes
You look like echstein

When you undress

You shimmer in the sunlight
I held my breath
But I simply feel I've no cares
When your hair hangs down
And hides the look in your eyes

Your chemistry is attractive to me
In certain light you are hypnotised
By the danger in your eyes
You carry through
There's a kindness in your nature
Life is for (child)
And everyone let's you unwind
In your pastel coloured clothes
You look like echstein

Your chemistry is attractive to me
In certain light you are hypnotised
By the danger in your eyes

Look at the sun
'cause it's shining for you
You think it's fun

You are hypnotised
By the danger in your eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "By the Danger in Your Eyes" by My Bloody Valentine describe the singer's intense attraction to a person wearing a plastic coat and sandals, who looks like Echstein in pastel-colored clothes. The singer is mesmerized by the person's chemistry and the danger in their eyes. The second verse describes the person undressing in the sunlight, and the singer feeling like they have no cares. The chorus emphasizes the hypnotic effect that the person's danger and attractive chemistry have on the singer. The final verse suggests that the person also has a kind nature that allows everyone to unwind around them.

The lyrics of the song seem to describe an intense infatuation with a person who embodies both beauty and danger. The singer is clearly attracted to the way the person looks - their pastel-colored clothes and shimmering hair - but is also drawn to the chemistry between them. The use of the word "danger" is intriguing, suggesting that there is something about this person that makes them exciting but also potentially risky. Overall, the song is a lush and dreamy tribute to the power of attraction and the allure of the unknown.

Line by Line Meaning

When I see you
I feel ecstatic at the sight of you

In your plastic coat and sandals
I love the way you look in your unique outfit

It's like a dream
Seeing you feels like a surreal experience

Oh there's no words for how I feel
My feelings for you are too intense for words

In your pastel coloured clothes
I find you attractive in your soft-toned apparel

You look like Echstein
You resemble the art of Echstein in your appearance

When you undress
I find you even more mesmerizing

You shimmer in the sunlight
Your presence glows beautifully in sunlight

I held my breath
I was awestruck by your appearance

But I simply feel I've no cares
Your presence makes me forget my worries

When your hair hangs down
I find you even more irresistible

And hides the look in your eyes
I am curious about what's on your mind

Your chemistry is attractive to me
I am drawn to your energy

In certain light you are hypnotised
In specific lighting, you look captivating

By the danger in your eyes
Your alluring gaze possesses a hint of danger

You carry through
You stay true to yourself

There's a kindness in your nature
You have a gentle and compassionate personality

Life is for (child)
You have a youthful and carefree spirit

And everyone let's you unwind
People are comfortable around you and let their guard down

Look at the sun
I want you to appreciate the beauty of the world

'Cause it's shining for you
The world is a better place with you in it

You think it's fun
You find joy in simple pleasures

By the danger in your eyes
Your mysterious allure captivates me

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Colm Michael O'Ciosoig, David Paul Conway, Kevin Patrick Shields

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