Metro
Vincent Black Shadow Lyrics


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Sick I'm walking.
Tick. I?m talking.
Down the street and I?m sick
Of the talk of the trick that?s every time we meet
But.
Oh, I don?t know why. Oh, I don't know why.
Blinking, thinking something?s moving 'cross my skin
And I scratch the spot, I watch the dot, that?s on the lens but
Oh, I don?t know why. Oh, I don't know why.

Something?s closing in and I can?t do a thing.
No, I can?t do a thing but wonder.

He said I?m crazy, I know.
He said I?m crazy, I know.
All I can say is that the drugs don?t work no more.
(x4)

My face is shaking,
Knees are breaking,
Swallow this and for once I?m mistaken
The rules I?ve been breaking, make you sick but
Oh, I don?t know why. Oh, I don't know why.
My mind is in an oily state of screaming sin
And the moment I want to relax is when the shit kicks in, but
Oh, I don?t know why. Oh, I don't know why.

Now he?s back again.
And now he?s brought a friend.
And his friends brought a whole dark army.

He said I?m crazy, I know.
He said I?m crazy, I know
All I can say is that the drugs don?t work no more. (x3)

He said I'm crazy, I know.
He said I'm crazy, I know.
All I can say is that the drugs don't work no..



da da
(x8)

Sick of talking.
Tick. I?m tocking.
Down the street and I?m sick
Of the talk of the trick that?s every time we meet
And I?m sick
Of the talk of the trick that?s every time we meet
And Ohh ohh ohh

He said I?m crazy, I know.
He said I?m crazy, I know
All I can say is that the drugs don?t work no more.
(x3)

He said I?m crazy, I know.
He said I?m crazy, I know
All I can say is that the drugs don?t work no..

Mooooore..




Drugs don't work no
Mooooore...

Overall Meaning

The song, "The Metro" by Vincent Black Shadow, is a fast-paced, high-energy song that conveys a sense of confusion and disillusionment with contemporary society. The lyrics are cryptic and enigmatic, but suggest themes of alienation, drug use, and psychological turmoil. The song opens with the singer expressing his disgust with small talk and social expectations. He then describes a series of strange and unsettling experiences, including the sensation of something moving under his skin and an encounter with an unknown figure who tells him he is crazy. The singer struggles to understand what is happening to him and feels powerless to stop it.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "he said I'm crazy, I know" several times, suggesting that the singer is struggling with mental illness or feelings of personal inadequacy. The final verse of the song introduces a sense of danger, as the singer describes an army of dark figures approaching him. Despite this, the song ends on a slightly optimistic note, with the singer declaring that the drugs he has been taking no longer have any effect on him.


Overall, "The Metro" is a complex and multilayered song that rewards repeated listening and interpretation. Its blend of surreal imagery and catchy hooks make it a standout track in Vincent Black Shadow's oeuvre.


Line by Line Meaning

Sick I'm walking.
I am tired and feeling sick as I walk.


Tick. I?m talking.
I am speaking quickly as if I'm jumpy.


Down the street and I?m sick
As I walk down the street, I still feel unwell.


Of the talk of the trick that?s every time we meet
I am sick and tired of someone trying to deceive me every time we cross paths.


But.
Despite feeling unwell, I'm at a loss for how to handle the situation.


Oh, I don?t know why. Oh, I don't know why.
I am bewildered and confused about the situation.


Blinking, thinking something?s moving 'cross my skin
I think something is crawling on my skin as I blink.


And I scratch the spot, I watch the dot, that?s on the lens but
I scratch where I think the thing is crawling, but nothing is there.


Oh, I don?t know why. Oh, I don't know why.
I still don't understand what's happening to me.


Something?s closing in and I can?t do a thing.
I feel trapped and helpless as something bad is approaching me.


He said I?m crazy, I know.
Someone has accused me of being insane and I am aware of this.


All I can say is that the drugs don?t work no more. (x4)
I feel that drug treatments for mental illness are no longer effective for me.


My face is shaking,
I feel my face tremble.


Knees are breaking,
I feel like my knees are giving out.


Swallow this and for once I?m mistaken
I take some medication hoping to feel better, but it doesn't work.


The rules I?ve been breaking, make you sick
I feel guilty for not following the societal norms and rules, and this makes me feel sick.


But.
Despite these feelings, I am still confused about my situation and how to deal with it.


Oh, I don?t know why. Oh, I don't know why.
I'm still trying to understand why I feel the way I do.


My mind is in an oily state of screaming sin
I feel tormented with thoughts of sinfulness and immorality.


And the moment I want to relax is when the shit kicks in, but
Every time I try to calm down, something bad happens.


Now he?s back again.
The person who accused me of being crazy is back.


And now he?s brought a friend.
The same person has brought someone with them this time to further criticize me.


And his friends brought a whole dark army.
The people who are against me now seem to be numerous and powerful.


He said I'm crazy, I know.
I am still being labeled as insane and it troubles me.


All I can say is that the drugs don't work no more. (x3)
The medication I was taking for my mental health is no longer effective.


Mooooore.. Drugs don't work no Mooooore...
I continue to suffer as I feel that there is no cure for my mental health problems.


Sick of talking.
I am done with trying to communicate with these people.


Tick. I?m tocking.
I feel like I'm running out of time and my heart is racing.


Down the street and I?m sick
As I walk away, I still feel unwell.


Of the talk of the trick that?s every time we meet
I'm tired of the confrontations and accusations that happen every time we cross paths.


And I?m sick Of the talk of the trick that?s every time we meet
The situation is so frustrating, it makes me nauseous.


And Ohh ohh ohh
I am fed up and I don't know what to do.


He said I?m crazy, I know.
The accusation of insanity still haunts me.


All I can say is that the drugs don?t work no more. (x3)
I feel helpless as I have lost faith in the effectiveness of medication for mental health.


He said I?m crazy, I know.
Once again, someone has accused me of being insane.


All I can say is that the drugs don?t work no..
I feel that there is no way to treat my mental health issues any longer.




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@utveda1

After a decade or so of trying to remember the name of this band, watching the first episode of the 4th season of Sopranos brought me here when Carmela's father mentioned he had a Vincent Black Shadow. Finally... I FOUND IT!!!!!!

@freshfarm5859

I was watching Keanu Reaves talk about motorcycles and he mentioned wanting to ride a Vincent Black Shadow. Memory flash!

@donttalktomeyoureannoying8736

I just remembered some alternative Cd commercial from way back and then this song popped in my head 😂

@xlDysenterylx

I'm literally watching that episode right now. Cheers, mate. Lol

@robertrippeth2089

That episode reminded me of this song 😂❤

@Arkatox

Today is the day I learned Caxx used to be the vocalist of an alternative rock band. And they sound damn good.

Today is a good day.

@brebre4519

I remember this video would play CONSTANTLY on Fuse, to the point where I bought the cd just to see if the rest of the album was just as good.

I still listen to this album to this day, so yeah. It’s good 🖤

@jasonbrorby3919

I had been searching for this song for over 10 years!! I used to have it on a burned CD (yes, I'm old) and I could NEVER remember what it was. Found it on Reddit, by accident. Crazy.

@davarango

14 years? youtube born with this video sticked at his face

@MoosefeetProductions

I've been looking for this song for 7 years since I first heard it on Fuse. maybe now I can finally get it out of my head after all these years.

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