Her solo album Necessary Evil, featuring the single Two Times Blue, was released in Ireland on September 15th 2007, in the UK on September 17th 2007, in the US on October 9th, 2007, and in Germany on October 26th, 2007. The follow-up If I Had You was released in January 2008.
Her single Fit Right In backed with Heat Of The Moment (Feat. Mecca Dawn) was released August 26, 2008.
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Necessary Evil
Deborah Harry Lyrics
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A hard metal hammered to a shape that you fit.
When I beat up miss fortune told her to get out.
I sold the last things on E Bay I was without doubt.
Caught between that hard place,In over my head.
Chewing something in a trap, quicksand in my bed.
Necessary Evil two arms, two legs
Present and counted walking on eggs
Got a whiplash for a memory I'm staying here.
When love takes you prisioner there is no escape
But the secret ingriedient is a knife in the cake
Some crime of wisdom put the light in my eyes oh
You could find me baby under the bridge of sighs
And im caught between that hard place in over my head
Chewing of something in the trap quicksand in my bed oh
Necessary evil nerves on a edge
Necessary evil powder in a cake
Necessary evil you come you go
Necessary evil oh yes oh no
Sex in a can love in a jar
Airtight container just like a whore
Kept in a vacuum born in a phal
Your artifical climate keeping you warm
A germ free bubble no bugs allowed
Listen for the hum and cryin out loud
Crying
Crying
Oh
Necessary evil two arms two legs
All present all counted walking on eggs
Necessary evil you come and you go
Necessary evil oh yes oh no
Necessary evil oh yes oh no
Necessary evil oh yes oh no
The lyrics of Deborah Harry's song Necessary Evil may seem cryptic upon first listen, but upon closer inspection, one can decipher the overarching theme of the track. The song seems to be discussing the idea of a "necessary evil," an action or person that is not ideal, but is required for survival or success. The first stanza makes reference to the idea of taking what is given and pounding oneself into a mold that fits society's standards. Miss Fortune, likely referring to bad luck, is beaten and forced to leave, while the singer sells their possessions on eBay in a moment of desperation.
The chorus further emphasizes the necessity of certain evils, stating that they have all "hands" and "legs" present, and that the singer is walking on "eggs," a reference to the fragile nature of the situation. The line "when love takes you prisoner there is no escape" seems to suggest that sometimes, even when we know something is not healthy for us, we can't help but be drawn to it. The reference to a "knife in the cake" could be seen as metaphor for knowing there is something dark or dangerous in front of us, but being unable to resist it. The final verse discusses the idea of a "sex in a can" and "love in a jar," artificial emotions or experiences that are shielded from the real world. The song ends with the repeated phrase "necessary evil oh yes oh no," seemingly acknowledging the complexities that come with accepting certain unpleasant aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Something I always wanted to take what you give.
I have always wanted to accept what you present.
A hard metal hammered to a shape that you fit.
You should fit into the mold that society created for you.
When I beat up miss fortune told her to get out.
When things didn't work in my favor, I pushed aside Miss Fortune.
I sold the last things on E Bay I was without doubt.
I sold everything I had online, without hesitation.
Caught between that hard place,In over my head.
I am stuck between a rock and a hard place, struggling to stay afloat.
Chewing something in a trap, quicksand in my bed.
I am fighting a losing battle, sinking into the quicksand of my problems.
Necessary Evil two arms, two legs
We are describing a human, an essential yet flawed being.
Present and counted walking on eggs
Moving cautiously in a precarious situation, trying not to mess up.
Necessary Evil now don't dissapper
We need to recognize and accept that the flawed nature of human beings won't disappear.
Got a whiplash for a memory I'm staying here.
I have a traumatic memory, but I am not leaving because I am stuck here.
When love takes you prisioner there is no escape
Being in love can feel like being in captivity, with no escape.
But the secret ingriedient is a knife in the cake
The key to a successful love affair is a dangerous, yet necessary element.
Some crime of wisdom put the light in my eyes oh
A wise action or decision gave me hope and renewed my spirit.
You could find me baby under the bridge of sighs
I am feeling despair and sadness, located in the legendary Bridge of Sighs in Venice.
And im caught between that hard place in over my head
I am struggling with an overwhelming situation, and I am not sure how to cope.
Chewing of something in the trap quicksand in my bed oh
I am trying to fight, but the more I do, the more I am sinking in my problems.
Necessary evil nerves on a edge
The essential, yet unfavorable aspect is causing me to be anxious and on edge.
Necessary evil powder in a cake
The obligatory, yet unpleasant element mixed into something that seems pleasant.
Necessary evil you come you go
Something that is crucial but temporary, appearing and disappearing.
Necessary evil oh yes oh no
Wavering between recognizing the importance of something and still disliking it.
Sex in a can love in a jar
Intimacy and romantic emotions are being marketed as a commodity, stripped of their true value and purpose.
Airtight container just like a whore
Enclosed and contained, unable to be expressive, like a sex worker.
Kept in a vacuum born in a phal
Trapped in an environment of no change, born into an institution of male-dominated power and molding.
Your artifical climate keeping you warm
The artificial, created environment that keeps people comfortable and ignorant of the realities of the world.
A germ free bubble no bugs allowed
An isolated, protected existence free of criticism, challenge, or growth opportunities.
Listen for the hum and cryin out loud
Pay attention to the subtle cues, sounds, and feelings to understand what is happening around you.
Necessary evil two arms two legs
We are describing a human, an essential yet flawed being.
All present all counted walking on eggs
Making sure everything is in place and trying to avoid a disastrous outcome.
Necessary evil you come and you go
Something that is crucial but temporary, appearing and disappearing.
Necessary evil oh yes oh no
Wavering between recognizing the importance of something and still disliking it.
Necessary evil oh yes oh no
Wavering between recognizing the importance of something and still disliking it.
Contributed by Penelope H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.