The ‘Velvet Ditch’ is a homage to Isaacs hometown of Tunbridge Wells. Velvet Ditch is the nickname for the state of Mississippi, meaning ‘a comfortable place that’s hard to leave’.
In an interview with NME, Laurie had this to say about the track;
“Isaac’s from Tunbridge Wells in Kent and there was...
[Intro - Isaac Holman & Laurie Vincent]
Good evening boys and girls, this song is called, "The Velvet Ditch". Can I get a "Yee haw", Laurie?
Yee haw
Thank you, it goes like this
[Verse]
Velvet ditch (Velvet ditch)
My old friend (My old friend)
A sweaty hand (Sweaty hand)
You'll always lend (Always lend)
Twist my arm (Twist his arm)
As I try to leave (Try to leave)
And I fall back in (Fall back in)
Comfortably (Comfortably)
Golden crown (Golden crown)
Rusty and brown (Rusty and brown)
Independent venue
Tear it down (Tear it down)
As if there's (As if there's)
Not enough (Not enough)
Luxury apartments in this town (In this town)
Velvet ditch (Velvet ditch)
Velvet ditch (Velvet ditch)
It feels good until
Your feet start to itch (Feet start to itch)
[Bridge]
And, oh, they're itching
And up
And down
[Outro]
Thank you boys and girls, good night
The Velvet Ditch was written by Laurie Vincent & Isaac Holman.
The Velvet Ditch was produced by Jolyon Thomas.
SOFT PLAY released The Velvet Ditch on Thu Jul 18 2019.