HE SAID SHE SAID
The Vice Squad Lyrics
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All the damage that you do
When all your wicked whispers just ain't true
Can't turn my back incase you bite
Face to face you lose the fight
Your mind is closed - your mouth is open wide
Another lie to push us under
Your false witness takes the stand
He said, she said selling slander
Oh oh oh oh..
Does it ever make you wonder
If it's all just jealousy
Makes you sneer at what you'll never be
Got a bitter twisted tongue
You like to bad mouth everyone
Stirring trouble's your idea of fun
He said, she said - He said, she said
A love life of pure fabrication
Dine out on exaggeration
For dessert have someone's reputation
He said, she said - He said, she said
The Vice Squad's song He said she said is a commentary on the destructive effects of gossip and hearsay on relationships and reputations. The lyrics depict someone who is a notorious gossip and troublemaker, whose lies and rumors cause harm and damage to the people around them. The singer accuses this person of being jealous and bitter, possessing a twisted tongue and enjoying bad mouthing others. Through the lines, "Your mind is closed - your mouth is open wide" and "Stirring trouble's your idea of fun", the singer implies that the gossiper is knowingly causing chaos and conflict, purely for their own amusement.
The chorus, "He said, she said - He said, she said", highlights the cycle of hearsay and rumor, where people are more likely to believe lies when they are repeated by multiple sources. The lyrics suggest that this game of telephone can ruin relationships, careers, and even reputations. The verse, "For dessert have someone's reputation", underscores the fact that the consequences of slander and gossip can be long-lasting and severe.
Overall, He said she said is a cautionary tale about the damaging impact of idle gossip and spreading false information. The song emphasizes the importance of being mindful of how our words affect others and to not participate in the destructive cycle of rumors and hearsay.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you ever stop to consider
Have you ever taken a moment to think about
All the damage that you do
The harm and negative impact your actions have on others
When all your wicked whispers just ain't true
When all the harmful gossip and rumors you spread are not based on truth
Can't turn my back incase you bite
I cannot trust you and let my guard down in fear of being harmed by your actions
Face to face you lose the fight
In a direct confrontation, you are unable to defend your actions or beliefs
Your mind is closed - your mouth is open wide
You refuse to consider opposing viewpoints or listen to others, yet you continue to spread harm through your words
He said, she said - He said, she said
A repeated cycle of lies and gossip being spread between two or more people
Another lie to push us under
An additional untrue statement intended to cause harm or bring others down
Your false witness takes the stand
Your spreading of untrue information and rumors to others leads to a situation where a false witness is brought forth
He said, she said selling slander
The perpetuation of lies and rumors for the purpose of causing harm and destruction
Does it ever make you wonder
Have you ever thought about or considered the implications of your actions and words?
If it's all just jealousy
If the reason behind your harmful words and actions is simply envy towards others
Makes you sneer at what you'll never be
Your inability to achieve something leads you to ridicule and mock those who have achieved it
Got a bitter twisted tongue
Your words are filled with venom and bitterness towards others
You like to bad mouth everyone
You enjoy spreading negative information and rumors about anyone and everyone
Stirring trouble's your idea of fun
You find enjoyment in causing problems and conflicts for others
A love life of pure fabrication
Your romantic relationships are filled with lies and deceit
Dine out on exaggeration
You greatly exaggerate and stretch the truth in order to gain attention and admiration from others
For dessert have someone's reputation
You delight in ruining and destroying the good name and reputation of others
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Milena Louise
I'm in love with this band
mel franco
me too..the voice of beki is so cool
antonio ferri
It was years i didnt listen that song. :)
Bojan Krnic
Thank You!
Bandog Bojan
Shit,Sry Beki but this what i heard is not old rebel spirit what i heard before long time go.This is POP,man.
feedmeh1
girly punk c:
Germ
Doesn't sound like the original singer, not liking it.
Elena Barrio
One word... overproduced
Vice Squad
For the record this was recorded at home on an 8 track tape machine with a fuzz box and a cheap microphone.. maybe I should take it as complement that it sounds over produced...:-) BTW over produced is two words x
zincbooster
aimed to sell, commercial pop sound, should not be using the band's punk name, it's deceiving.