Victoria
Mr. Right & Mr. Wrong Lyrics


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Newly weds, nearly deads
Seas of green skies of lead
Constant rain on my head
Stately homes for the rich
Bowling green, cricket pitch
Victoria, what a bitch

Victoria

I was born in a place
Where the cops spray their mace
On the kids at the gigs
And they act just like pigs
Beat 'em up, knock 'em down
Victoria what a town

Victoria

Land of hope and gloria
Stuck in old victoria
Guaranteed to bore ya
Sentenced to victoria
Gordon head to james bay
Yuppies flock to this place
Victoria, what a waste
From Oak Bay to the Gorge
All the geeks at the forge
Victoria, what a bore





Victoria

Overall Meaning

In the song "Victoria" by Mr. Right & Mr. Wrong, the lyrics describe the singer's negative feelings towards the city of Victoria where they were born and raised. They use contrasting imagery to convey their disillusionment with the city, describing it as having "seas of green skies of lead" and "stately homes for the rich" alongside "constant rain on my head." The chorus repeatedly describes the city as a "bitch," emphasizing the singer's frustration and anger at their hometown.


The second verse focuses on the violent and oppressive police presence in Victoria, with the singer describing how they "spray their mace" on young people at concerts and "act just like pigs," further adding to the negative portrayal of the city. The chorus is repeated once more for maximum impact, with the final lines from the song emphasizing how the city is a "waste" and a "bore."


Overall, the lyrics of "Victoria" depict a disillusioned and negative perspective on the city of Victoria, with the singer using contrasting imagery and strong language to convey their frustration and disappointment with their hometown.


Line by Line Meaning

Newly weds, nearly deads
Referring to the two groups of people commonly found in Victoria - the newlyweds (young couples) and nearly deads (elderly) who often reside in this city.


Seas of green skies of lead
Describing the abundant greenery present in Victoria while the sky appears to be gloomy and heavy due to frequent rain and clouds.


Constant rain on my head
Complaining about the constant rainy weather in Victoria.


Stately homes for the rich
Noticing the presence of large and impressive homes owned by wealthy residents.


Bowling green, cricket pitch
Mentioning the popular outdoor sports enjoyed by Victoria residents such as bowling and cricket.


Victoria, what a bitch
A sarcastic reference to the city of Victoria, possibly due to the unpleasant and unchanging weather conditions.


I was born in a place
Referring to the place where the singer was born.


Where the cops spray their mace
Commenting on the use of police force in Victoria, specifically mentioning the use of pepper spray (mace).


On the kids at the gigs
Referring to musical events attended by young people where police may use pepper spray to control the crowds or break up fights.


And they act just like pigs
Noticing how the police behave in an aggressive or disorderly manner towards young people in Victoria.


Beat 'em up, knock 'em down
Describing the violent and forceful actions employed by police in Victoria to get young people under control.


Victoria what a town
A reference to the city of Victoria, possibly due to its reputation as a place where police often use force to control crowds or youth.


Land of hope and gloria
A sarcastic reference to Victoria as a place of hope and glory.


Stuck in old victoria
Feeling trapped or confined within the city of Victoria which may not offer many opportunities for growth or change.


Guaranteed to bore ya
Complaining about the lack of excitement or interesting things to do in Victoria.


Sentenced to victoria
Feeling as if one is trapped or has no choice but to live in Victoria, even if they do not enjoy it.


Gordon head to james bay
Mentioning two areas of Victoria that are quite different - Gordon Head is a residential area while James Bay is more commercial and has more tourist attractions.


Yuppies flock to this place
Noticing the presence of young urban professionals (yuppies) in Victoria who have moved there for work or other opportunities.


Victoria, what a waste
A negative comment on the city of Victoria, possibly due to the perceived lack of opportunities, excitement, or culture.


From Oak Bay to the Gorge
Referring to two areas of Victoria - Oak Bay is a wealthy residential area while The Gorge is a narrow waterway popular for its scenic views.


All the geeks at the forge
Noticing the presence of sci-fi, fantasy or gaming devotees at The Forge, a local gaming store in Victoria.


Victoria, what a bore
A complaint about the lack of excitement, culture or opportunities in Victoria which may seem dull or uninviting.




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