VBS
VBS

Lucy Dacus - VBS Lyrics

May 19, 2021
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VBS Music Video

VBS Lyrics

In the summer of '07 I was sure I'd go to heaven
But I was hedging my bets at VBS
The preacher in a t-shirt told me I could be a leader
Taught me how to build a fire and to spread the word

In the evening everybody went to worship and weep
Hands above our heads, reaching for God
Back in the cabin, snorting nutmeg in your bunk bed
You were waiting for a revelation of your own

Sedentary secrets like peach pits in your gut
Locked away like jam jars in the cellar of your heart
Waiting to be tasted and ultimately wasted
You were gonna win me over from the start

Your poetry was so bad
It took a lot to not laugh
You said that I showed you the light
But all it did in the end
Was make the dark feel darker than before

Your dad keeps his sleeves down through the summer for a reason
Your mother wears her makeup extra thick for a reason
When I tell you you were born and you are here for a reason
You are not convinced the reason is a good one

While you're going to sleep your mind keeps you awake
And it makes your heart beat fast and loud
There's nothing you can do but the only thing you found
Playing Slayer at full volume helps to block it out

Poetry was so bad
It took a lot to not laugh
You said that I showed you the light
But all it did in the end
Was make the dark feel darker than before
Dark feel darker than before
Dark feel darker than before

Writer(s): Lucy Dacus
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What does VBS stand for in the song 'VBS' by Lucy Dacus?

    VBS stands for Vacation Bible School, a religious camp that Lucy Dacus attended frequently as a child. The song reflects her experiences and memories from those times.

  2. Who co-produced the song 'VBS'?

    'VBS' was co-produced by Lucy Dacus along with Jake Finch, Jacob Blizard, and Collin Pastore. Jacob Blizard also played bass and various guitars on the track.

  3. What inspired Lucy Dacus to write 'VBS'?

    Lucy Dacus was inspired to write 'VBS' while traveling to Nashville to record her album 'Home Video.' She saw a church sign advertising a camp for kids, which reminded her of her first boyfriend whom she met at Vacation Bible School.

  4. How did Lucy Dacus feel about attending Vacation Bible School?

    Lucy Dacus enjoyed Vacation Bible School because it brought drama and excitement into her life. It provided friendship, romance, and emotional experiences related to faith. However, over time she gradually distanced herself from church without noticing.

  5. What is unique about the guitar solo in 'VBS'?

    The brief guitar solo after the line 'dark feel darker than before' was played by Jacob Blizard on a Jerry Jones guitar. It came about after Collin Pastore whispered in his ear to 'Play like you're divorced,' giving it an emotionally raw touch.

  6. Who directed the animated video for 'VBS'?

    'VBS's animated video was directed by Marin Leong, who has been a longtime creative collaborator with Lucy Dacus. The video explores themes of self-navigation and body image through surreal animations.

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