Vice Versa
Samson (with Bruce Dickinson) Lyrics
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She knew I'd never leave
She thought that she could make it
I could never believe
[STICK:]
She looked so healthy
and she looked so clean
was she mean
Vice versa, vice versa
[VERSE TWO:]
She could roll you over
and make you blind
She could say things to astound
the dirtiest mind
She looked so healthy
and she looked so clean
But when she got to bite her
was she mean
[SOLO]
Vice versa, vice versa
[SOLO]
[REPEAT VERSE TWO]
[REPEAT STICK]
Vice versa, vice versa [x2]
Turning you around
The song "Vice Versa" by Samson with Bruce Dickinson talks about a woman who is a two-timer and manipulates the singer of the song, who is unable to leave her even though he knows she is unfaithful. The woman in question is initially presented as a healthy and clean individual, but as the song progresses, it is revealed that she has a darker side to her personality, which makes her dangerous. The song talks about how the woman can roll over and blind anyone, and how she can astonish even the dirtiest minds with her words. Despite her manipulative ways, the singer of the song is unable to resist her charms, thus making the song a tale of dangerous love.
The lyrics of the song are straightforward, and the song's catchy beat helps it to be relatable to a larger audience. The lyrics are suggestive of a love-hate relationship, where the singer loves the woman for her charms but hates her for manipulating him. The song is a cautionary tale about falling in love with the wrong person, and it highlights the dangers associated with ignoring the signs that a relationship might not be healthy.
Line by Line Meaning
She was a real two timer
She was dishonest and unfaithful in her romantic relationships
She knew I'd never leave
She was aware that the singer was too invested in their relationship to end it
She thought that she could make it
She was confident that the relationship would continue despite her unfaithfulness
I could never believe
The artist was skeptical of her claims
She looked so healthy
She appeared physically attractive and in good health
and she looked so clean
She appeared to be hygienic and well-groomed
But when she got to bite you
However, when she revealed her true intentions or motives
was she mean
She acted in a cruel or malicious manner
Vice versa, vice versa
The situation was reversed, contrary to what was expected or appeared to be true
She could roll you over
She had a seductive or dominant personality that could easily manipulate others
and make you blind
She could deceive or hypnotize others with her charm or manipulation
She could say things to astound
She had a provocative or shocking way of speaking that surprised others
the dirtiest mind
Even those with immoral or perverse thoughts were shocked or surprised by her words
Turning you around
She had the power to completely change and manipulate someone's feelings or actions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY GRAHAM PURKIS, BLISHERS SEE MEMO - P ZOMBA IP, BRUCE DICKINSON, CHRISTOPHER R. AYLMER, PAUL SAMSON
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@METALMAN-gp2kw
She was a real two timer
She knew I'd never leave
She thought that she could make it
I could never believe
She looked so healthy
and she looked so clean
But when she got to bite you
was she mean
Vice versa, vice versa
She could roll you over
and make you blind
She could say things to astound
the dirtiest mind
She looked so…
@silviavalencia9536
That amazing song was used in The Incubus (1981)
@mousiespanks2379
I just finished watching Incubus and that is what brought me here
@METALMAN-gp2kw
She was a real two timer
She knew I'd never leave
She thought that she could make it
I could never believe
She looked so healthy
and she looked so clean
But when she got to bite you
was she mean
Vice versa, vice versa
She could roll you over
and make you blind
She could say things to astound
the dirtiest mind
She looked so…
@TheWhite1961
One of the best songs from the great NWOBHM era. Great singing by Bruce.
@fictionuk
35 years later and it is a fantastic track. Bit of trivia...the video of this track features a bloke with long hare, moustach etc flaunting he muscles etc etc...thats Thundersticks without the mask.
@scottbeater-man3714
Tbfh I though thunderstick was a black guy
@smw211
@Child Of The Grave 1970 That was the guy who replaced Thunderstick, Mel Gaynor
@lena-in9su
And now he plays for simple minds, am i right?
@iaincowell9747
@lena muffy Not anymore. (1982–1991; 1997–1998; 2002–2016)
@FoxinTaiwan
@Red dead Zed 1876 What happened to the black guy?