Lucy Dacus - VBS Lyrics

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.