The band reunited in 2006 and toured sporadically until disbanding once more in 2009. Amphlett died on 21 April 2013 from complications of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.
Victoria
Divinyls Lyrics
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Eyes divining look back to me
Victoria Victoria
From my outside point of view
I look into this world of you
Victoria Victoria
Oh & I want to show want to show you no harm
Victoria Victoria
Euphoria euphoria Victoria
Stories coming from me to you
Were tourists talking so much to do
Victoria Victoria
From my outside point o f view
I look into this world of you
Victoria Victoria
The lyrics of Divinyls' song "Victoria" are about the singer's admiration for a woman named Victoria. The singer of the song describes Victoria as someone they look at deeply, exploring her personality and character as they try to understand her. The repetition of her name in the chorus evokes a sense of fascination and infatuation with Victoria. The singer longs to show Victoria that they mean no harm with their attention and asks when she will reveal her own charm.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of Victoria as a destination for tourists, with the singer referring to "stories coming from me to you" and "tourists talking so much to do". The perspective of an outsider looking into Victoria's world highlights the idea of mystery and intrigue surrounding the woman in question.
Overall, the song presents Victoria as a complex and alluring figure, one who is able to capture the attention and admiration of those around her.
Line by Line Meaning
LOOKING AT YOU SO MUCH TO SEE
I'm observing you closely, trying to understand you
EYES DIVINING LOOK BACK TO ME
Your eyes are intensely examining my being
VICTORIA VICTORIA
You, Victoria, are the focus of my attention
FROM MY OUTSIDE POINT OF VIEW
From my own perspective and interpretations
I LOOK INTO THIS WORLD OF YOU
I see your life and experiences through my own lens
OH & I WANT TO SHOW WANT TO SHOW YOU NO HARM
I desire to prove that I mean no ill will towards you
AND I WANT TO ASK YOU WHEN WILL YOU SHOW YOUR CHARM
I am curious as to when you will share your positive qualities with me
VICTORIA VICTORIA
You are still the central focus of my thoughts
EUPHORIA EUPHORIA VICTORIA
You bring me a sense of intense happiness and joy, Victoria
STORIES COMING FROM ME TO YOU
I have tales to tell and experiences to share with you
WERE TOURISTS TALKING SO MUCH TO DO
We are merely individuals exploring new places and things
VICTORIA VICTORIA
But amidst all of it, my attention always comes back to you
FROM MY OUTSIDE POINT O F VIEW
Still viewing your world with my own personal biases
I LOOK INTO THIS WORLD OF YOU
But never ceasing to attempt to comprehend your perspective
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