Vice
Lisbon Lyrics
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Addicted to addiction
Thinking I had it all
You cry some more
Head at the ball
I got the devil in my pocket
And he's whispering
What's your VICE?
Making love till it's over
You've got me thinking on what's your VICE?
What's your VICE? What's your VICE?
What's your VICE?
You know my body so long
It's pessimistic vision gets me enough o hold on
Far gone,
Head at the ball
I got the devil in my pocket
And he's whispering
What's your VICE?
You've got me drinking till I'm sober
Making love till it's over
You've got me thinking on what's your VICE?
What's your VICE? What's your VICE?
What's your VICE?
You've got me drinking till I'm sober
Making love till it's over
You've got me thinking on what's your VICE?
What's your VICE? What's your VICE?
The lyrics in Lisbon's song "Vice" speak of the struggle with addiction and the search for fulfillment. The opening line, "First of all, I hit the wall," suggests that the singer has come to a point of realization that their addiction has become a problem. They acknowledge being "addicted to addiction" and the desire to fill a void or have a sense of control. The line "Thinking I had it all" implies that the singer may have been looking for satisfaction in material possessions or success, which ultimately led to disappointment.
The chorus asks the question, "What's your VICE?" This repeated question reinforces the idea that everyone has a struggle, whether it's substance abuse, unhealthy relationships or something else. The line "You've got me drinking till I'm sober, making love till it's over" juxtaposes two forms of addiction: substance abuse and emotional attachment/relationships. It suggests that the singer is trying to escape or numb the pain through these behaviors.
The overall tone of the song is reflective and melancholic, but there is a sense of hope in the acknowledgement of these struggles. The line "It's pessimistic vision gets me enough to hold on" suggests that even in the face of difficulties, the singer is trying to find the strength to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
First of all, I hit the wall
I've reached a breaking point
Addicted to addiction
I'm addicted to seeking out new addictions
Thinking I had it all
I thought I had everything under control
You cry some more
I'm causing pain to those around me
Head at the ball
I'm constantly distracted and out of control
I got the devil in my pocket
I have a self-destructive force within me
And he's whispering
It's tempting me
What's your VICE?
What's your self-destructive tendency?
You've got me drinking till I'm sober
You're my escape from my problems
Making love till it's over
I'm seeking physical pleasure to fill a void
You've got me thinking on what's your VICE?
I'm wondering what your self-destructive tendency is
What's your VICE? What's your VICE?
What's your self-destructive tendency?
You know my body so long
We've been together for a while
It's pessimistic vision gets me enough o hold on
Your negativity is enough to keep me going
Far gone,
I'm in deep trouble
You've got me thinking on what's your VICE?
I'm wondering what your self-destructive tendency is
What's your VICE? What's your VICE?
What's your self-destructive tendency?
You've got me drinking till I'm sober
You're my escape from my problems
Making love till it's over
I'm seeking physical pleasure to fill a void
You've got me thinking on what's your VICE?
I'm wondering what your self-destructive tendency is
What's your VICE? What's your VICE?
What's your self-destructive tendency?
Writer(s): lisbon
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jonofitz11
A year late...
...BUT...
...I've been wondering this for a while, so I decided to look around just now.
There's 3 band members listed on their Facebook page (even though there's 4 members, weird), so I looked them up
Matthew Varty - Not sure what he's up to now. His Instagram bio is "former poet", so maybe he isn't making music anymore.
Alex Wright - I feel like it's a fairly generic name so it might be a different Alex Wright that I found (though it looks like the same one, going off pictures online). Now a DJ.
Joe Atkinson - Now part of Sam Fender's band
As the other guy said, looks like we won't be seeing any more from them :/
@Danzii
Soo soo underrated, why doesn't everyone know this song
@cutemicsOfficial
VERY catchy can't stop listening to it 😩🥴
@zei8068
my god i really love this song, i don't know i think i listen it at least once a day
@elliottcallender
Addicted to this song, been my summer tune.
@Alexis10131
Found you guys on spotify indie section.. Best decision i ever made to listen to you dudes!!!!
@WattySCFC
Does this band still exist? I saw them about 5 years ago and would love ok hear more music hahahaha
@entertainerzayn2930
love this band too,unfortunally no:(
@jonofitz11
A year late...
...BUT...
...I've been wondering this for a while, so I decided to look around just now.
There's 3 band members listed on their Facebook page (even though there's 4 members, weird), so I looked them up
Matthew Varty - Not sure what he's up to now. His Instagram bio is "former poet", so maybe he isn't making music anymore.
Alex Wright - I feel like it's a fairly generic name so it might be a different Alex Wright that I found (though it looks like the same one, going off pictures online). Now a DJ.
Joe Atkinson - Now part of Sam Fender's band
As the other guy said, looks like we won't be seeing any more from them :/
@jonofitz11
4th person: Gaz Turkinton - dude has kids now it seems, probably packed in the music too
@sourlemoncake
Luke Watts no but the guitarist (Joe Atkinson) is in Sam Fender's band now