Official music video "I Won't Be Civilised" performed by 'Velatine' taken from the same titled album "I Won't Be Civilised". Director, Editor: Mark Bakaitis. As a lover of dark wave, I was immediately drawn to Velatine's latest track "I Won't Be Civilised". This duo from Melbourne, Australia definitely knows how to create an intense and moody atmosphere, which is evident from the first beat. The vocals are clear and balanced and the lyrics of the song delve into a dark and uncomfortable subject matter, conveying a sense of mystery and allure.
To be honest, I wasn't 100% convinced by the song at first, its unique blend of energy, romance and darkness quickly grew on me. The track is minimalistic, but that's what gives it its edge. It's not trying to be anything it's not and that's what makes it stand out. The overall mood of the song is intense and slightly uncomfortable, which is what I love about dark wave music.
I would have liked to see a little more dynamics and variety in the song, but that's just a personal preference. If you're looking for a dark and brooding piece of music that's all about empowerment, then Velatine's "I Won't Be Civilised" is definitely worth a listen.
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Lyrics of "Velatine – I Won't Be Civilised"
I’m gonna party on the street
I’m going party in the laneways
I’ll be outta control
I’ll be like Mr Hyde.
I won’t be civilised!!!
I’m gonna try everything
Take myself to the edge
Stretch myself in the strangest of ways
Might find myself, dangling off the gauge
I won’t be civilised!!!
I won’t be civilised!!!
You can’t claim me
I won’t be civilised!!!!!
You can’t tame me
I won’t be civilised!!!!!
I won’t be civilised!!!
Tonight you won’t know me
And you definitely won’t own me
I’ll be brighter than a shooting star
So outta reach, I’m going that far.
I won’t be civilised!!!
You can’t shame me
I won’t be civilised!!!!!
You can’t flame me
I won’t be civilised!!!!!
