Venus in Furs
Nico, The Velvet Underground
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Shiny, shiny, shiny boots of leather Whiplash girl child in the dark Comes in bells, your servant, don't forsake him Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart Downy sins of streetlight fancies Chase the costumes she shall wear Ermine furs adorn the imperious Severin, Severin awaits you there I am tired, I am weary I could sleep for a thousand years A thousand dreams that would awake me Different colors made of tears Kiss the boot of shiny, shiny leather Shiny leather in the dark Tongue of thongs, the belt that does await you Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart Severin, Severin, speak so slightly Severin, down on your bended knee Taste the whip, in love not given lightly Taste the whip, now plead for me I am tired, I am weary I could sleep for a thousand years A thousand dreams that would awake me Different colors made of tears Shiny, shiny, shiny boots of leather Whiplash girl child in the dark Severin, your servant comes in bells, please don't forsake him Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart
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10 facts about this song
Song Title Inspiration"Venus in Furs" was inspired by a book of the same name written by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch in 1870.
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Genre and StyleThe song is considered a part of the genre "art rock", and it portrayed the use of alternative tunings and drone-based soundscapes.
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Unique Instrumental TechniquesThe song features an electric viola, played by John Cale, that produces the distinctive drone sound effect in the track. It's also one of the few tracks where Lou Reed used the ostrich guitar, a guitar with all its strings tuned to the same note.
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Album"Venus in Furs" is a part of The Velvet Underground & Nico album, released in 1967.
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Song ThemesThe song is about sadomasochism, based on the themes presented in the book. It has also been interpreted as a metaphor for the power dynamics inherent in human relationships.
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SIGNIFICANCEThe Velvet Underground & Nico (the album with 'Venus in Furs') was not initially well-received, but has since been acknowledged as one of the most influential in the history of rock music.
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Notable PerformancesEven though the song is now considered as one of the classics in rock history, it was only performed once by Lou Reed, Nico, and The Velvet Underground together in live concert.
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Lyrical StyleThe song showcases Reed's talents as a lyricist, with its complex, image-laden lyrics and dark themes.
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Reviews"Venus in Furs" is widely considered an avant-garde masterpiece, praised for its experimental sound and bold themes.
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Released FormatIt was released as a vinyl record, and later digitally remastered for MP3 and other modern formats.
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