Verbal Abuse
Vitamin X Lyrics

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You're degrading women
And you say it's only a 'joke'
I wish you would stop
Stop and choke in your words!

VERBAL ABUSE - IT DOES HURT
VERBAL ABUSE - IT DOES HURT

Call me retarded, call me no good
Call me whatever based on how I look

VERBAL ABUSE
IT DOES HURT
VERBAL ABUSE
CHOKE IN YOUR WORDS!!

I'm not laughing about your stupid 'jokes'. They're not funny. They're racist, homophobic and sexist. And you can say that I should not take those 'jokes' serious but I really think that this is exactly the point where intolerance/fascism starts so shut the fuck up!!

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Vitamin X's song "Verbal Abuse" call out derogatory and discriminatory language used against women and how it is often passed off as humor or "only a joke." The lyrics express a deep frustration with this type of behavior and a desire for it to stop.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the hurt that can be caused by verbal abuse and reinforces the message that those who engage in it should be held accountable.

The second verse highlights how people can be put into boxes and labeled based on their appearance, which is another form of verbal abuse. The song overall is a powerful statement against any kind of language that attempts to put others down or make them feel inferior.

Line by Line Meaning

You're degrading women
You're disrespecting women and treating them poorly

And you say it's only a 'joke'
You claim that your derogatory comments are just meant to be humorous

I wish you would stop
I hope you'll cease your repugnant behavior

Stop and choke in your words!
I wish that your own words would turn against you and make you feel terrible for what you've said

VERBAL ABUSE - IT DOES HURT
Verbal abuse can be just as painful as physical abuse

Call me retarded, call me no good
You insult me by calling me mentally disabled and worthless

Call me whatever based on how I look
You're belittling me based solely on my appearance

VERBAL ABUSE
Verbal abuse is a serious issue

IT DOES HURT
It causes a great deal of emotional pain

VERBAL ABUSE
Verbal abuse is not acceptable behavior

CHOKE IN YOUR WORDS!!
You should face the consequences of your hurtful words and feel ashamed of your actions