Vitriol
Bluejuice Lyrics


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give it a little bit of vitriol!
and if its really gonna cut you up
give it a little bit of vitriol!

and if you cant shape up
nobody wants you
**** the whole world
and what everybody's sayin' hey
good luck and dont dare give up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
HEY

Good luck and dont dare give up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
hey
and if its really gonna cut you up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
hey

and if you cant shape up
nobody wants you
**** the whole world
and what everybody's sayin' hey
good luck and dont dare give up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
HEY

dont let your self down
kept your chin up
careful
keep your chin up
every now and then everybody feels stupid

kept your chin up
careful
keep your chin up
you can put yourself to use so keep it moving

Good luck and dont dare give up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
hey
and if its really gonna cut you up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
hey

and if you cant shape up
nobody wants you
**** the whole world
and what everybody's sayin' hey
good luck and dont dare give up
give it a little bit of vitriol!
HEY

dont let your self down
kept your chin up
careful
keep your chin up
every now and then everybody feels stupid

kept your chin up
careful
keep your chin up
you can put yourself to use so keep it moving

kept your chin up
careful
keep your chin up
every now and then everybody feels stupid

kept your chin up
careful
keep your chin up
you can put yourself to use so keep it moving

keep it moving




keep it moving
keep it moving -->

Overall Meaning

The song "Vitriol" by Bluejuice is an upbeat, empowering anthem that encourages listeners to keep pushing forward and not give up in the face of adversity. The lyrics emphasize the importance of having a little bit of "vitriol," or determination, to overcome challenges and obstacles. The repeated refrain of "good luck and don't dare give up, give it a little bit of vitriol" is a call to action that is impossible to ignore.


Throughout the song, Bluejuice urges listeners to keep their heads up, even when things are tough. They acknowledge that everyone feels stupid or inadequate at times, but remind us that we can still put ourselves to use and keep moving forward. The lyrics also touch on the idea that not everyone will like or accept us, but that we should stay true to ourselves and not let others bring us down.


Overall, "Vitriol" is an uplifting and motivational song that encourages listeners to persevere through life's challenges. It's message of resilience and determination is one that can resonate with anyone who has faced adversity, and it's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a fun and energizing listen.


Line by Line Meaning

Good luck and dont dare give up give it a little bit of vitriol!
Encouraging the listener to keep going and not give up, but to add some intensity and passion (symbolized by 'vitriol') to their efforts.


and if its really gonna cut you up give it a little bit of vitriol!
Suggesting that if the challenge or obstacle is particularly difficult or painful, even more passion is needed to overcome it.


and if you cant shape up nobody wants you **** the whole world and what everybody's sayin' hey
If the listener can't rise to the occasion and meet the expectations of others, it's better to reject those expectations and be true to oneself.


dont let your self down kept your chin up careful keep your chin up every now and then everybody feels stupid
Reminding the listener to stay positive and confident, but also acknowledging that everyone has moments of self-doubt and feeling foolish.


you can put yourself to use so keep it moving
Encouraging the listener to take action and keep pushing forward, knowing that they have value and can make a difference.


keep it moving keep it moving keep it moving
Repeating the message to keep going and not give up, reinforcing the importance of persistence and forward momentum.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sarafrikinbeara

OMG. This just made my discovering this song and the band this last week, even better. That intro clip.

Stop. I'm in love....


I was absolutely in to this kinda jams 15 years ago. I was 22ish.. i really lost a lot of great music in me time.


I better shove it all in now.



All comments from YouTube:

@somebody4244

This is nostalgia overload. 17, no licence yet, sharing this on MySpace, absolutely love it. Can’t believe how fast time flies. 2007 was a great year.... please come back Bluejuice!

@LoganInThailand

I have no idea how I found this song on Spotify, but it easily the best song I've heard in years.

@jessehaha5404

Straight up found this track today lol glad to see others finding it years later🖤🖤

@AnythingDynamic

the world misses bluejuice

@wattletreecosmos9982

Come back live music needs you

@jesus_built_my_hotrod

Still miss in 2020

@AlexanderSamualDunnett

Bluejuice lives inside all our hard-drives.

@tamarafox1813

It does. This song is awesome sauce. Do another tour!? A comeback.. not quite the end of the road. :D I'm quite serious. X

@shadowdog7712

@Tamara Fox I check this
Every 6 months. Love..

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@plugger1360

one of the best songs to come out of Australia

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