"Violent" is the third track from Chick's studio album "Someone's Ugly Daughter." It was released on September 5, 1995 through Epic Records.[2]
The song makes references to the highly acclaimed children’s television show The Magic Garden, hosted by best friends Carole Demas & Paula Janis, that aired from the 1970s to the mid-1980s.[3]
Background[]
In 1995 while working on her album Daydream, Mariah recorded a secret alternative rock album with her friend, Clarissa Dane. She would reportedly do her "alter-ego band sessions" after working on Daydream each night. She described her alter ego has being similar to Bianca Storm who appeared in the "Heartbreaker" music video. In her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, Mariah expressed that recording songs for "Someone's Ugly Daughter" helped her cope with her anger.[4] It also helped Mariah get "through some dark days." Additionally, she also described the experience as "weirdly good" and "satirical."
Violent references the 1970s and mid-1980s show "The Magic Garden." Mariah also mentioned The Magic Garden in her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, stating:
| “ | She wore her hair in two long ponytails, like Carole and Paula from The Magic Garden (a popular local kids’ TV show I loved, which was hosted by two young, hippie-esque women with a pink squirrel sidekick, who sang folksy songs and told stories, in the seventies and early eighties). | ” |
Carole & Paula were so moved by the mention that they sent Mariah a video message.[5] And then Mariah responded, with a clip of her singing “Violent.”[6]
Violent is the third track from the album that consist of 11 total songs. Clarissa Dane is the lead vocalist of the song and Mariah provided backing vocals.
Song's Meaning[]
"Violent" is about a relationship that has changed from being close and loving to distant and strained. The lyrics reference various famous duos/couples, such as Shaggy and Scooby, and Marilyn and Joe, and how their closeness has now turned to phoniness. The singer expresses their frustration and anger, as they become increasingly violent waiting for the other person to show up. The chorus repeats the line "I get violent waiting for you" multiple times, emphasizing the intensity of their emotions. The song's final lines express a desire to spend money and kick somebody, further emphasizing the singer's frustration and anger.
Lyrics[]
We used to be like Shaggy & Scooby
But now you act like you never know me, yeah
We used to be like Carole & Paula, ooh
But now we only stumble and falter, yeah
I get
Violent waiting for you
Violent waiting for you
Violent waiting for you
Violent waiting for you
We used to be to like Chachi & Joanie
And now you act like a fuckin’ phoney, oh
We used to be to like Marilyn & Joe, oh
But now you act like someone I don’t know
I get
Violent waiting for you
Violent waiting for you
I get
Violеnt waiting for you
Violent waiting for you
I get so violent
I gеt so violent
I get so
I get so maniacal
I get violent, violent
Violent, violent
I want to spend your money
I want to kick somebody
I get violent, violent
Violent, violent
I get violent waiting for you
Violent waiting for you
References[]
- ↑ RollingStones - Mariah Carey Reveals Secret Alternative Album Recorded During ‘Daydream’ Sessions
- ↑ MariahRecord - Someone's Ugly Daughter
- ↑ Genius: Violent
- ↑ Discogs - Someone's Ugly Daughter
- ↑ Twitter - The Magic Garden's message to Mariah
- ↑ Twitter - Mariah responding to the Magic Garden and singing Violent
| Someone's Ugly Daughter | |
|---|---|
| September 5, 1995 • 36:18 • Epic Records | |
| Songs | |
| Released | Agony • Demented • Freak • Hermit • Joe • Love Is a Scam • Malibu • Prom Queen • Stork: Orphan In My Room • Surrender • Violent |
| Artists | |
| Chick | |