They began their career in 1991, cutting their first 7" record later that year with the lineup of Joey Vindictive (vocals), Johnny Personality (bass), Billy Blastoff (guitar), Dr. Bob (guitar), P.J. Parti (drums) and Erik Elsewhere (drums). The band would end up releasing 12 albums until July of 1996, when Joey Vindictive revealed that his health issues would prevent the band from going on. Luckily for him, he overcame his ailments to re-form the band in 2000, cutting a new album and overseeing the re-release of a significant part of their catalog. Dr. Bob died in 2003 due to a heroin overdose. Their song "The Invisible Man" was featured in the Ubisoft game Watch Dogs, where it attracted attention to restart the band once more in 2013, releasing a new EP titled Mono-Flexi, and to remaster most of their previous songs as Songbooks coming in volumes starting from I to III.
The Vindictives' website is currently down indefinitely.
You May Be Right
The Vindictives Lyrics
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Saturday I said I'm sorry
Sunday came and trashed me out again
I was only having fun
Wasn't hurting anyone
And we all enjoyed the weekend for a change
I've been stranded in the combat zone
I rode my motorcycle in the rain
And you told me not to drive
But I made it home alive
So you said that only proves that I'm insane
You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
Turn out the light
Don't try to save me
You may be wrong for all I know
But you may be right
Remember how I found you there
Alone in your electric chair
I told you dirty jokes until you smiled
You were lonely for a man
I said take me as I am
Cause you might enjoy some madness for awhile
Now think of all the years you tried to
Find someone to satisfy you
I might be as crazy as you say
If I'm crazy then its true
That its all because of you
And you wouldn't have me any other way
You may be right
I may be crazy
But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
Turn out the lights
Don't try to save me
You may be wrong for all I know
But you may be right
You may be wrong for all I know,
But you may be right. [x4]
The Vindictives's song You May Be Right is a story about a wild and carefree life that the singer has lived. The song begins with the singer crashing a party on Friday night and then apologizing for his behavior on Saturday. However, on Sunday, he is treated badly again, even though he wasn't actually hurting anyone during the weekend. The lyrics depict a person who is living life freely without any care for the consequences.
The next verse sees the singer riding his motorcycle in the rain and consuming a piece of Styrofoam, which is not normal behavior. The singer is reminded not to drive, but he ignores it and still manages to make it home alive, which is a source of pride for him. The chorus of the song portrays the idea that the singer may be a lunatic but that's precisely what the other person is looking for. The singer accepts that he may be crazy, and that's something that the other person finds exciting.
The bridge of the song talks about how the singer found the other person alone in their electric chair and proceeded to tell them dirty jokes until they smiled. He then offers to be with them in their loneliness and accepts the madness that comes with it. The final verse talks about how the other person has been searching for someone to satisfy them, and the singer fits the bill. He may be crazy, but the other person wouldn't have them any other way.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday night I crashed your party
I showed up uninvited to your event
Saturday I said I'm sorry
I apologized for my behavior
Sunday came and trashed me out again
You criticized me again the next day
I was only having fun
I was enjoying myself
Wasn't hurting anyone
I wasn't causing harm to anyone
And we all enjoyed the weekend for a change
Everyone had a good time for once
I've been stranded in the combat zone
I've been in difficult situations
I ate a piece of Styrofoam
I did something strange or foolish
I rode my motorcycle in the rain
I took risks with my safety
And you told me not to drive
You advised me not to do something
But I made it home alive
I succeeded despite the risk
So you said that only proves that I'm insane
You believe my actions were reckless or foolish
You may be right
Your point of view may have validity
I may be crazy
I may have eccentric or unconventional behavior
But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
Someone with unusual qualities may be what you want
Turn out the light
End this discussion
Don't try to save me
Don't try to change me
Remember how I found you there
I have a vivid memory of our encounter
Alone in your electric chair
You seemed withdrawn and unapproachable
I told you dirty jokes until you smiled
I made you laugh and feel better
You were lonely for a man
You wanted companionship
I said take me as I am
I accepted you without judgement
Cause you might enjoy some madness for awhile
You might appreciate something different or exciting
Now think of all the years you tried to
Consider the struggles you have faced
Find someone to satisfy you
To find true happiness and contentment
I might be as crazy as you say
I may live up to your expectations of my behavior
If I'm crazy then its true
My behavior is indeed unconventional
That its all because of you
Your influence on me has played a role in my behavior
And you wouldn't have me any other way
You accept me for who I am
You may be wrong for all I know
It's possible you are incorrect
But you may be right
But at the same time, you could be right
You may be wrong for all I know,
There's a chance you are mistaken
But you may be right. [x4]
But there is a possibility that you are correct
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@baggs7737
Friday night I crashed your party
Saturday I said, "I'm sorry"
Sunday came and trashed me out again
I was only having fun
Wasn't hurting anyone
And we all enjoyed the weekend for a change
I've been stranded in the combat zone
I walked through Bedford Stuy alone
Even rode my motorcycle in the rain
And you told me not to drive
But I made it home alive
So you said that only proves that I'm insane
You may be right
I may be crazy
Oh, but it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
Turn out the light
Don't try to save me
You may be wrong for all I know
But you may be right
Well, remember how I found you there
Alone in your electric chair
I told you dirty jokes until you smiled
You were lonely for a man
I said, "Take me as I am"
'Cause you might enjoy some madness for a while
Now think of all the years you tried to
Find someone to satisfy you
I might be as crazy as you say
If I'm crazy then it's true
That it's all because of you
And you wouldn't want me any other way
You may be right
I may be crazy
Oh, but it just may be a lunatic you're looking for
It's too late to fight
It's too late to change me
You may be wrong for all I know
But you may be right
You may be right
I may be crazy
Hey, but It just may be a lunatic you're looking for
Turn out the light
Oh, don't try to save me
You may be wrong for all I know
You may be right
@andremuentes7830
I remember being irritated with my dad for taking me to Madison square garden to see him when I was about nineteen years old. At this point I had already seen biggie in concert ,Alice in chains ,Michael Jackson and the jackson 5 victory reunion concert. By the time the show was over and still to this day it was the best concert I have ever seen in my life.
@johnoverhoff2373
Just PERFECT. That's all.
@emcarnahan
I saw him in Hartford in the 80s - I was so impressed at his thoughtfulness towards the audience. He set up a rotating stage in the middle of the Civic Center and swivelled 90° every few songs. Plus it was a great show of course :)
@nathanferry8716
Your dad was cool
@paulcastaneda1507
Fuck yeah!
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@gavincaesar6656
This man still sold out a concert in MSG on 11/15/19 at 70 years old. What an entertainer.
@sreski504
I’m 20 years old and would die to see him
@Maria-jq3zv
He did say, “I am the entertainer.”
@roar880
Only the good die young.