Vice

Razorlight

About Vice

"Vice" is the fifth single released by English rock band Razorlight, taken from their debut album Up All Night. It followed "Golden Touch" into the UK Top 20. The lyrics feature the word "love" spelled out in letters, the outro repeating this several times. Near the end of the song, Johnny Borrell gave out his then mobile phone number, allowing fans to call or text him. The B-side to one format of the single is a cover of Outkast's "Hey Ya!," recorded with the London Community Gospel Choir (who also appeared on Blur's hit "Tender").  


Year:
2005
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Wild is the wind that strips away our sins
Yours is the night, but you don't know where to begin
But I heard you say
You've got a feeling that it's just around the bend
I heard you say
Sometimes you fall into the arms of no-one at all
I mean to say that that's alright
I did what I could! 

[Chorus]
Oh, sometimes I run
Yeah, sometimes I fall
L O V E, I'll see you later
L O V E, I'll see you later 

Yours is the fire that gets in my head
Mine is desire, so let it burn down your bed
Cause I heard about those stories, yeah
I guess everyone has
I heard them say sometimes you fall
Just on your own with no-one at all
I mean to say that that's alright
I did what I could! 

[Chorus: x2]

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Razorlight

Razorlight are an English indie rock band formed in 2002 by lead singer and rhythm guitarist Johnny Borrell. The band are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second. Along with Borrell, the band currently consists of drummer David 'Skully' Sullivan Kaplan, bass player Freddie Stitz and lead guitarist Gus Robertson. more »

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Written by: Douglas Arthur Wimbish, Leland Roy Robinson, Melvin Glover, Sylvia Robinson

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Vice" by Razorlight was released as a single on August 23, 2004. This was the band's second single from their debut studio album called "Up All Night".
Chart Ranking
This indie rock song peaked at number 32 on the Official UK Singles Chart, indicating its popularity during the time of its release.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 13 seconds.
Band Line-up
During the recording of "Vice", Razorlight was made up of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Johnny Borrell, lead guitarist Björn Ågren, bassist Carl Dalemo, and drummer Christian Smith-Pancorvo.
Song Theme
The song "Vice" primarily talks about the conflict between duty and desire, as well as the struggle with addiction - hence, the title 'Vice'.
Music Video
The music video for "Vice" was directed by Type2Error, a British directing duo.
Song Writing
The song was written by Johnny Borrell, the frontman of Razorlight, whose writing often draws from his personal experiences and emotions.
Album Success
"Vice" was a part of the "Up All Night" album, which debuted at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and was eventually certified Platinum.
Live Performances
Razorlight performed "Vice" at numerous music festivals and concerts which helped increase the song's resonance with the audience.
Critical Reception
Critics often praised "Vice" for its catchy hooks and rock 'n' roll authenticity with NME describing it as a 'three minute pop gem'.

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