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