Lyric discussion by have2mints 

Cover art for Bruise Violet lyrics by Babes in Toyland

Yeah, this song is about Courtney Love. And actually I think Hole's Violet was written before Bruise Violet because Hole's Violet actually dates back from 1991. Anyway, Hole's Violet is about Billy Corgan and these two songs have nothing to do with each other. Bruise Violet is about how Courtney stole Kat's 'kinderwhore' image (babydoll dresses, Mary Jane shoes, barrettes, etc) and probably about other things that Kat couldn't stand about Courtney. She has already said that Courtney lies compulsively (Liar, Liar, Liar). The two had a love/hate friendship but I don't think they've spoke for a long time. Obviously they hang out in different circles now.