Vixen
VC Pines Lyrics

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I know it's getting late in the evening
Knowing that you're broken and bleeding
Receding back to the palace of dreams
Only place that you can't sleep

What happened to the violent times
They've all calmed down due to violet signs
Dance behind the enemy lines

Quiet in the dark while the vixens cry
Quiet in the dark while the vixens cry
Quiet in the dark while the vixens cry

You ain't supposed to worry about what I know
Cos that's how the trouble starts and
You ain't supposed to worry about what I know
Cos that's how the trouble starts and

So you confront me with objects
I can see there's no time left
All your words are now loveless
Do I have love left? I don't know
Tell me so

So why'nt you go for the scissors
Cut my throat like red ribbons
Then I'll have your forgiveness
Our love is blistered but I don't know
My love's too slow
Love too slow

You ain't supposed to worry about what I know
Cos that's how the trouble starts and
You ain't supposed to worry about what I know
Cos that's how the trouble starts and
You ain't supposed to worry about what I know
Cos that's how the trouble starts and
You ain't supposed to worry about what I know
Cos that's how the trouble starts and

Yeah that's how the trouble starts and
Yeah that's how the trouble starts

Overall Meaning

The song "Vixen" by VC Pines explores the dynamics of a troubled relationship. The first stanza sheds light on the fact that the person being referred to is in a bad state - emotionally broken and unable to sleep properly. The lines "What happened to the violent times, They've all calmed down due to violet signs" could suggest that the relationship has been through a tumultuous period but things have mellowed down. There is also a sense of danger and urgency when the singer says "Dance behind the enemy lines, Quiet in the dark while the vixens cry". This gives an impression that the person being referred to is in a vulnerable position and is struggling to keep up appearances.

The second stanza reflects the conflict between the two people in the relationship. The lines "You ain't supposed to worry about what I know, Cos that's how the trouble starts" could suggest that there are trust issues between them. The person being referred to confronts the singer with objects which shows the intensity of her feelings. The lines "All your words are now loveless, Do I have love left? I don't know Tell me so" reveal the confusion and doubt in the singer's mind. He is questioning if the relationship is worth fighting for despite the hurt and pain.

The chorus repeats the warning "You ain't supposed to worry about what I know, Cos that's how the trouble starts" which could imply that the relationship is fragile and could be easily broken if they continue to doubt and mistrust each other. The end of the song with "Yeah, that's how the trouble starts" emphasizes the inevitability of a conflict in this relationship, despite the singer's efforts to keep it together.

Line by Line Meaning

I know it's getting late in the evening
I am aware that it is approaching nighttime

Knowing that you're broken and bleeding
I am aware that you are in emotional pain

Receding back to the palace of dreams
You retreat to your imaginary sanctuary

Only place that you can't sleep
The only place where you cannot find rest

What happened to the violent times
What happened to the era of aggression

They've all calmed down due to violet signs
They have become subdued because of purple marks

Dance behind the enemy lines
Move stealthily behind the adversary's territory

Quiet in the dark while the vixens cry
Stay silent in the darkness while the female foxes wail

You ain't supposed to worry about what I know
You do not need to concern yourself with my knowledge

Cos that's how the trouble starts and
Because that is how problems arise

So you confront me with objects
You challenge me with physical items