Vitamin X is:
Marko - vocals
Marc Emmerik - guitar
Alex - bass
Danny - drums
Heads You Win
Vitamin X Lyrics
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The deeper I cut - 3x
The further down I go
Down I go, down, I go
Heads you win
Tails I lose
No matter what I do
Down I go, down, I go
I've got to get a hold of myself
Somebody raise the dead in me
Somebody shake the dust off me
The first verse of Vitamin X's song Heads You Win showcases the singer's feelings of hopelessness and despair. They are admitting to themselves that no matter how much they try, they cannot escape their painful reality. Through the repetition of "open up and shut" and "the deeper I cut," the singer implies that they have tried everything they can but are still stuck in this deep emotional hole. They acknowledge that the more they try to dig themselves out, the further down they seem to go.
The chorus, "Heads you win, tails I lose, no matter what I do," furthers this message of hopelessness. The singer feels as though they are in a constant lose-lose situation, giving the power to someone else to determine their fate. The line "I've got to get a hold of myself" shows that the singer knows they need to make a change but are struggling to do so on their own. They feel like they need someone to revive them and shake them out of this negative state of mind.
Overall, the lyrics of Heads You Win paint a picture of someone who is deeply struggling with their emotions and mental state. They feel stuck and hopeless, unable to escape the pain and turmoil they are experiencing on their own.
Line by Line Meaning
open up and shut - 3x
Trying to uncover something, but ending up repeatedly closing off instead
The deeper I cut - 3x
The more intense the digging gets in search of something elusive
The further down I go
The more progress I make, the deeper I delve into the unknown
Heads you win
The outcome is always in someone else's favor, even if I try my hardest
Tails I lose
I am going to lose no matter what, no matter what type of luck comes my way
No matter what I do
It doesn't matter what choices I make or how much effort I put in
And further down I go
As I try to make my way forward, I only end up sinking deeper into despair
I've got to get a hold of myself
I need to take control, despite how hopeless things may seem
Somebody raise the dead in me
I need someone to revive my spirit and motivation
Somebody shake the dust off me
I need someone to help me get rid of the negativity that's weighing me down
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