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.
I Need No Trust
my bloody valentine Lyrics
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It comes through me
Fall fall I'm coming down
(Go inside) and close your eyes
It's just a fool's crown
Sleep deep now
I'll come in anyhow
Lust lust I need no trust
Greed seed
It comes through me
Love love I need your love
Lust lust I need no trust
It's just a fool's crown
In "I Need No Trust", My Bloody Valentine describes a relationship in which the singer values physical desire over emotional attachment. The opening lines of "Greed seed, it comes through me" suggest that the singer is motivated by greed and materialism, which they fundamentally can't resist. But the following lines, "Fall fall I'm coming down, (Go inside) and close your eyes, It's just a fool's crown" signify that the singer is aware of their own mistakes or bad decisions, and they want to protect themselves from the consequences of their actions. They need to find a blind spot to hide or to look away.
In the second verse, the singer is different from the first one in that they seem to represent the other half of the relationship. The lines "Sleep deep now, I’ll come in anyhow, Love love I need your love, Lust lust I need no trust" express a yearning for the physical and intimate contact of the lover. The person is willing to dive in and explore deeper levels of passion and physical intimacy with the singer, but without the expected emotional attachment or concern. They are comfortable with the idea of having a purely physical and sexual relationship with no strings attached.
My Bloody Valentine's "I Need No Trust" is a captivating and intriguing song about the complexities of love and desire. It portrays a relationship in which one partner values sexual desire and pleasure over emotional attachment, establishing the basis of a purely physical relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Greed seed
The feeling of greed has taken root inside me.
It comes through me
The greed feeling is flowing through me and affects my actions.
Fall fall I'm coming down
I am slowly losing control and falling deeper into my greed.
(Go inside) and close your eyes
To stop the effects of my greed, I need to temporarily block out external stimuli through meditation.
It's just a fool's crown
The power and material possessions that come with being greedy are merely illusions that only fools chase after.
Sleep deep now
I encourage you to rest and not worry about me, despite my internal struggle.
I'll come in anyhow
I will still be present in your life, despite my personal shortcomings.
Love love I need your love
I am aware that the love of others is what truly matters and can help me overcome my greed.
Lust lust I need no trust
While I may be tempted to fulfill my desires without trust, I ultimately understand the importance of honesty and transparency in relationships.
Greed seed
Even though my greed may continue to cause issues, I can still acknowledge its existence and work on bettering myself.
Love love I need your love
Once again, I recognize that the love and support of others is crucial for leading a fulfilling life.
Lust lust I need no trust
While it may be tempting to prioritize my own desires, I know that trust is a crucial element of any relationship.
It's just a fool's crown
Reiterating that the allure of material wealth and power is ultimately superficial and not worth pursuing at the cost of one's relationships and personal growth.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEVIN SHIELDS
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