Vince Melouney (born 18 August 1945, Sydney, Australia) was a founding memb… Read Full Bio ↴Vince Melouney (born 18 August 1945, Sydney, Australia) was a founding member of Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs, playing with the band as lead guitarist from 1963 to 1965, which was followed by a short-lived duo with fellow Aztec Tony Barber, called Vince & Tony's Two.

In 1967, after moving to the UK, he was invited to join the Bee Gees. He was the lead guitarist on their first three albums; Bee Gees' 1st, Horizontal, and Idea. In November 1968 it was reported by the UK music magazine, NME, that Melouney's final concert with the Bee Gees would be on 1 December, following the end of their current German tour.

In 1969 he formed a short-lived supergroup, Fanny Adams, with the singer Doug Parkinson, bassist Teddy Toi and drummer Johnny Dick, who recorded one album. He rejoined the Bee Gees for the One Night Only Concert held in Sydney, Australia in 1999 and rejoined Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs for a tour in 2002/3. At the completion of that tour, he completed his first solo album, released with the title "Covers" which had ten cover versions of songs including Love Her Madly, Come Together, and Lay Down Sally.

Watch Your Step
The Vince Maloney Sect Lyrics

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You better take it easy, baby
Before you go away
You did me dirty
But you'll get yours one day

You better (watch your step)
Talking about you (watch your step)
You better (watch your step)

(Watch your step)

Keep your eyes open wide
'Cause you'll be hurting down inside
(Watch your step)
(Watch your step)

You better leave me all your money
Before you go away
Don't think I'm funny, honey
But all I've gotta say

You better (watch your step)
Whoa, oh (watch your step)
(Watch your step)
(Watch your step)

'Cause when you
Took your love from me
You left me full of misery
(Watch your step) hey, hey
(Watch your step)

I'm gonna miss your loving every night
When I get myself together
I'm gonna be all right now
Yeah, yeah

(Watch your step)
(Watch your step)
(Watch your step)
(Watch your step)

Need me by your side
I'm gonna say
Go somewhere and hide
(Watch your step) hey, hey
(Watch your step)

You better watch out, baby
(Watch your step)
Everything you do
(Watch your step)
I'm gonna keep my eyes focused
(Watch your step)
Right on you
(Watch your step)

You're gonna look out, honey
(Watch your step)

Eerywhere you go
(Watch your step)...

Overall Meaning

The Vince Maloney Sect's song "Watch Your Step" appears to be a warning to a former lover who has wronged the singer in some way. The song conveys a sense of bitterness and betrayal, with the singer urging their ex-lover to be careful and warning them that they will "get theirs" one day. The lyrics also suggest that the ex-lover may have taken money from the singer, and that they will be left "full of misery" now that their relationship is over. Despite the pain of the break-up, however, the singer seems determined to move on and find happiness again in the future.

The song's use of repetition, particularly in the chorus, emphasizes the warning being issued to the ex-lover. The repetition of the phrase "watch your step" creates a sense of urgency and danger, as though the ex-lover is in peril if they don't heed the warning. The use of contrast between the verses and the chorus also adds to the song's overall impact: the verses are slower and more melancholy, while the chorus is upbeat and insistent.

Overall, "Watch Your Step" is a fairly straightforward warning to an ex-lover who has wronged the singer. While the song doesn't go into detail about what exactly the ex-lover did to cause the break-up, it's clear that their actions were hurtful and have left the singer feeling bitter and betrayed.

Line by Line Meaning

You better take it easy, baby
You should calm down and think twice about your actions, my dear

Before you go away
Before you leave me and move on with your life

You did me dirty
You mistreated me and behaved in a dishonest or unfair way

But you'll get yours one day
But one day, you will face the consequences of your actions

You better (watch your step)
You should be careful and cautious

Talking about you (watch your step)
I'm specifically warning you to be more careful

Keep your eyes open wide
Be observant and alert

'Cause you'll be hurting down inside
Because the harm you caused me will eventually weigh on your conscience

You better leave me all your money
You should give me all the money you owe me

Don't think I'm funny, honey
Don't take me lightly, dear

But all I've gotta say
But what I have to tell you is important