101 Vultures
Alex Winston Lyrics
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Dirty up the waters
But I am not your altar boy
You are not my father
And I don't mean to be so crass about the situation
But it's easier than breaking down
The reasoning for your loose interpretation
Why'd you have to go and leave me to the vultures?
Now it weighs so heavy on my soul
Why'd you have to go and leave me to the vultures?
It got so heavy
And oh oh oh oh
Could've done better
Should've done better
And oh oh oh oh
Could've done better
Should've done better
My god it's so perverted
To call yourself a legend
'Cause I never met a hero
Who would leave you in the trenches
And I don't mean to be so crass about the situation
But it's easier than breaking down
The reasoning for your loose interpretation
In a sea of motherfuckers, man, you were no salvation
Why'd you have to go and leave me to the vultures?
Now it weighs so heavy on my soul
Why'd you have to go and leave me to the vultures?
It got so heavy
And oh oh oh oh
Could've done better
Should've done better
And oh oh oh oh
Could've done better
Should've done better
And now I can't sleep at night
I'm not afraid, I'm terrified
And now I can't sleep at night
I want to, I need to
And now I can't sleep at night
I'm not afraid, I'm terrified
And I can't sleep at night
I want to, I need to know
And I can't sleep at night
I want to, I want to
And I can't sleep at night
I want to, I need to know
Why'd you have to go and leave me to the vultures? (I'm not afraid, I'm terrified)
Now it weighs so heavy on my soul, (And I want to, I need to know)
Why'd you have to go and leave me to the vultures? (I'm not afraid, I'm terrified)
It got so heavy. (And I want to, I need to know)
And oh oh oh oh, (Not afraid, I'm terrified)
Could've done better
Should've done better, (Not afraid, I'm terrified)
And oh oh oh oh, (Not afraid, I'm terrfied)
Could've done better
Should've done better. (I want to, I need to know)
In "101 Vultures”, Alex Winston expresses her disappointment with someone she held in high regard. She mentions that this person’s actions have left her feeling exposed and vulnerable, like she is at the mercy of a pack of scavenging vultures. She also highlights the irony of this person referring to themselves as a “legend”, as true heroes don’t abandon their teammates in the face of danger. The singer acknowledges that they could sound crass in the way they speak about the situation, but it is because they are struggling to come to terms with the feeling of betrayal.
The chorus of the song serves as a haunting reminder of the weight that her subject's actions have brought upon her soul, and how their abandonment feels like a heavy burden that she must carry alone. She also mentions how she is unable to sleep at night, consumed by the need to understand why this person left her to face the vultures alone.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it could be a dissection of a failed romantic relationship. The lyrics could be interpreted that one person has let down the singer, who is struggling to deal with the aftermath. However, the song is open to interpretation as the lyrics could refer to any significant relationship lost to betrayal. The haunting melody and repetitive chorus create an emotional tune that stays with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
A hundred and one vultures
There are many vultures that are threatening and contaminating my environment
Dirty up the waters
The vultures are causing harm to me and my surroundings
But I am not your altar boy
I am not your subservient follower or devotee
You are not my father
You are not my paternal figure or guiding authority
And I don't mean to be so crass about the situation
I don't intend to be rude, but the situation is difficult
But it's easier than breaking down
It is simpler to be direct than to analyze deeply
The reasoning for your loose interpretation
I do not comprehend your flexible understanding or viewpoint
In a sea of motherfuckers, man, you were no salvation
You were not my savior although I was surrounded by many unpleasant people
Why'd you have to go and leave me to the vultures?
Why did you desert and expose me to danger?
Now it weighs so heavy on my soul
It is an unbearable burden on my conscience
And oh oh oh oh
Lyrics used to create rhythm in the song
Could've done better
You had the capability to improve or do better
Should've done better
You were expected to improve or act better
My god it's so perverted
It is deplorable and unacceptable
To call yourself a legend
It is inappropriate or dishonest to describe yourself as a remarkable person
'Cause I never met a hero
I have not encountered a heroic person
Who would leave you in the trenches
They would never abandon you in a difficult situation
And now I can't sleep at night
I am unable to sleep due to my distress
I'm not afraid, I'm terrified
I am not anxious, but rather extremely frightened
I want to, I need to
I have the desire and necessity to understand the situation
Contributed by Lauren B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Ilia Hernandez
How does this not have more views? This completely blows me away every time I watch and listen. The absolute talent in that room is just extraordinary! Wish this version was on Spotify because I can only listen to this with YouTube open D:
Mountain Radio
King Con is one of my favourite albums of all time. Alex Winston and her producers are amazing.
Earthen_Warrior
same : )
Mara Walters
Absolutely stunned by her voice. Amazing work and a great song. Can't seem to get it out of my head since I first heard it, it deserves to be so much more popular than it is. Keep it up Alex.(:
The Wild Honey Pie
Mara Walters we completely agree!
Jay Brear
Absofuckinglute perfection.
I've never cried to a song before, but there's so much emotion in her voice, I can't help but cry.
The Wild Honey Pie
Same here, dude!
Sarisha Duncan
Alex Winston is gorgeous and her voice makes my ears melt and my brain soft. so smooth. <3
The Wild Honey Pie
So freaking smooth!