VERSAINTS’ Split, from their live EP BLOODY RAW, is a raw, unfiltered eruption, a song that thrives in the messy intersection of 90s grunge and British post-punk. From the opening line, “Why don’t you split / That’s what you do / When I hear your wretched voice,” Louis’s vocals cut like jagged glass, alternating between sneer, scream, and something almost hypnotically theatrical. Toby’s bass and Foz’s drums hammer a relentless pulse, driving the song forward like a furious heartbeat, making it impossible to sit still.
The lyrics are pure confrontation, visceral and addictive. Lines like “Go back to your stinking hole and split” and “You’re perverted / I need to be alerted / I shouldn’t waste my time” deliver a blistering mix of disgust and exasperation, turning personal rage into a cathartic ritual. Repeating mantras such as “Back to your cave / Split” intensify the storm, creating a hypnotic rhythm that pulls the listener deeper into the chaos. Each shouted word lands with impact, making the fury strangely magnetic, even exhilarating.
VERSAINTS don’t seek polish; they thrive in the grit and rawness of live performance. The messy edges, the loud, unapologetic energy, and the theatrical venom of Split turn fury into a kind of art that refuses to be ignored. By the end, the track has burned itself into your nerves; a manifesto in noise, a live declaration that punk’s power lives in honesty, intensity, and emotional release. With Split, VERSAINTS prove that the best kind of chaos is the kind that leaves a mark, loud, unrestrained, and a bit hard to disregard..
