Vicious

Lou Reed

About Vicious

"Vicious" is a song written by Lou Reed, released as a single in 1973 and originally featured on Transformer, Reed's second post-Velvet Underground solo album.


Year:
1992
2:55
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Vicious
You hit me with a flower
You do it every hour
Oh, baby, you're so vicious

Vicious
You want me to hit you with a stick
But all I've got is a guitar pick
Huh, baby, you're so vicious

When I watch you come
Baby, I just want to run far away
You're not the kind of person around I
Want to stay

When I see you walking down the street
I step on your hands and I mangle your feet
You're not the kind of person that I want to meet

Oh, baby, you're so vicious
You're just so vicious

Vicious
Hey, you hit me with a flower
You do it every hour
Oh, baby you're so vicious

Vicious
Hey, why don't you swallow razor blades
You must think that I'm some kind of gay blade
But baby, you're so vicious

When I see you coming
I just have to run
You're not good and you certainly aren't
Very much fun

When I see you walking down the street
I step on your hand and I mangle your feet
You're not the kind of person that I'd even want to meet

'Cause you're so vicious
Baby, you're so vicious
Vicious, vicious
Vicious, vicious
Vicious, vicious
Vicious, vicious

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Lou Reed

Lewis Allan "Lou" Reed (born March 2, 1942) is an American rock musician, songwriter, and photographer. He is best known as guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of The Velvet Underground, and for his solo career, which has spanned several decades. Though the Velvet Underground were a commercial failure in the late 1960s, the group has gained a considerable cult following in the years since its demise and has gone on to become one of the most widely cited and influential bands of the era. As the Velvet Underground's principal songwriter, Reed wrote about subjects of personal experience that rarely had been examined so openly in rock and roll, including sexuality and drug culture. more »

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Written by: Lou Reed

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10 facts about this song

Album Fact
"Vicious" is a song from "Transformer," the second solo studio album by American rock musician Lou Reed, released in 1972.
Collaborator Fact
Written by Lou Reed himself, the song was produced by prominent English musicians David Bowie and Mick Ronson.
Source Inspiration Fact
"Vicious" was inspired by Andy Warhol, with whom Reed had collaborated in the past during his time with The Velvet Underground.
Lyrics Source Fact
The inspiration for the song came when Warhol asked Reed to write a song about someone hitting others with a flower.
Song Title Fact
Contrary to the violent theme suggested by the song title, "Vicious", the actual sound is relatively relaxed with an upbeat tempo and catchy guitar hooks.
Relevance Fact
"Vicious" remains one of Reed's most popular songs, frequently recreated by fans and other musicians alike, emphasizing its continued relevance today.
Performance Fact
In live performances, Reed was known to play the song's guitar solo on his knees, making it a dramatic concert highlight.
Voice Fact
In the song, Reed's typical deadpan vocal style pairs with the aggressive lyrics, showcasing his unique take on rock music at the time.
Chart Fact
While "Vicious" itself didn't chart, the album "Transformer" did. "Transformer" reached number 29 on the UK Albums Chart and has since been certified gold.
Style Fact
The song falls into glam rock territory, similar to much of the album, due to the influence of David Bowie and Mick Ronson.

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