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.
You Never Should
my bloody valentine Lyrics
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My heart is burning up, my head divide
But you control these feelings I can't hide
Tried to change my mind
(Until) the end there's nothing in control of you
It isn't easy but that's all I can do
Oh, you took a long time
Oo, you said the fault was mine
Yeah, but you never should
Breaking down again
You're running little circles through your hair
I could walk away now and you wouldn't care
Don't look so surprised
You crawl around and then you seem to wonder why
I turn around and see madness in your eyes
The lyrics to My Bloody Valentine's song "You Never Should" are about the power dynamics of a toxic relationship. The singer is twisting around inside, burning up with conflicting feelings. They are trying to change their mind and regain control, but the other person has an unexplained hold over them. In the end, the singer realizes that they have no control over the situation and all they can do is let go.
The other person in the relationship is depicted as manipulative and emotionally unstable. They take a long time to manipulate the singer, making them question their own feelings and take the blame for the relationship's problems. The singer realizes that they are being treated unfairly and shouldn't have to take the blame for someone else's actions. The person is breaking down again, but the singer sees through their manipulations and refuses to play into their games. They see madness in the other person's eyes and are finally ready to walk away.
Overall, "You Never Should" is a dark song that portrays the complexities and dangers of toxic relationships. It is a reminder to always prioritize your own well-being and never let someone else control you.
Line by Line Meaning
Twisting round inside
I'm feeling very confused and unsure of what to do.
My heart is burning up, my head divide
I feel intense emotions and thoughts that are pulling me in different directions.
But you control these feelings I can't hide
You have power over how I feel, even if I try to keep it hidden.
Tried to change my mind
I attempted to alter my thoughts and feelings towards you.
(Until) the end there's nothing in control of you
You have complete control over this situation until it is all over.
It isn't easy but that's all I can do
Dealing with this situation is hard, but I don't have any other options.
Oh, you took a long time
The time it took for you to act was incredibly long.
Yeah, 'cause you probably could
You had the ability to take your time and drag out the situation.
Oo, you said the fault was mine
You placed the blame on me for this situation.
Yeah, but you never should
You should never have placed the blame on me.
Breaking down again
I'm experiencing a mental breakdown once more.
You're running little circles through your hair
You are agitated and nervous, shown by your actions of running your hands through your hair.
I could walk away now and you wouldn't care
If I were to leave, it wouldn't affect you at all.
Don't look so surprised
You act shocked, but this was an expected outcome.
You crawl around and then you seem to wonder why
You act in a way that creates more problems, then act oblivious to why those problems occur.
I turn around and see madness in your eyes
When I look at you, your eyes show a sign of insanity and chaos.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEVIN SHIELDS
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