Vice – English Lyrics

• By: Miranda Lambert

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the raw honesty of Miranda Lambert's "Vice," a song that delves into the complexities of heartbreak and the search for solace in life's imperfections. Through vivid lyrics and a somber melody, this track offers a glimpse into the world of country music while teaching about emotions, coping mechanisms, and the power of vulnerability. Discover how language can be used to express deep personal struggles and connect with others on a profound level.

[English]

♪ STING OF THE NEEDLE DROPPING ON A VINYL ♪

♪ NEON SINGER WITH A JUKEBOX TITLE ♪

♪ FULL OF HEARTBREAK ♪

♪ 33-45-78 ♪

♪ WHEN IT HURTS THIS GOOD, YOU GOTTA PLAY IT TWICE ♪

♪ ANOTHER VICE ♪

♪ ALL DRESSED UP IN A PRETTY BLACK LABEL ♪

♪ SWEET SALVATION ON THE DINING ROOM TABLE ♪

♪ WAITING ON ME ♪

♪ WHERE THE NUMB MEETS THE LONELY ♪

♪ IT'S GONE BEFORE IT EVER MELTS THE ICE ♪

♪ ANOTHER VICE, ANOTHER CALL ♪

♪ ANOTHER BED I SHOULDN'T CRAWL OUT OF ♪

♪ AT 7AM WITH SHOES IN MY HAND ♪

♪ SAID I WOULDN'T DO IT BUT I DID IT AGAIN ♪

♪ AND I KNOW I'LL BE BACK TOMORROW NIGHT ♪

♪ I WEAR A TOWN JUST LIKE A LEATHER JACKET ♪

♪ WHEN THE NEW WEARS OFF I DON'T EVEN PACK IT ♪

♪ IF YOU NEED ME ♪

♪ I'LL BE WHERE MY REPUTATION DON'T PRECEDE ME ♪

♪ MAYBE I'M ADDICTED TO GOODBYES ♪

♪ ANOTHER VICE, ANOTHER TOWN ♪

♪ WHERE MY PAST CAN'T RUN ME DOWN ♪

♪ ANOTHER LIFE, ANOTHER CALL ♪

♪ ANOTHER BED I SHOULDN'T CRAWL OUT OF ♪

♪ AT 7AM WITH SHOES IN MY HAND ♪

♪ SAID I WOULDN'T DO IT BUT I DID IT AGAIN ♪

♪ AND I KNOW I'LL BE GONE TOMORROW NIGHT ♪

♪ ANOTHER VICE ♪

♪ STANDING AT THE SINK NOT LOOKIN' IN THE MIRROR ♪

♪ DON'T KNOW WHERE I AM OR HOW I GOT HERE ♪

♪ WELL THE ONLY THING THAT I KNOW HOW TO FIND ♪

♪ IS ANOTHER VICE ♪

♪ ANOTHER VICE ♪

♪ ANOTHER VICE ♪

♪ ANOTHER VICE ♪

♪ ANOTHER VICE ♪

♪ ANOTHER VICE ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
vice /vaɪs/ B1	noun - a bad habit or addiction
neon /ˈniːɒn/ A2	adjective - bright and colorful, like neon lights
jukebox /ˈdʒuːkˌbɒks/ B1	noun - a machine that plays music when coins are inserted
heartbreak /ˈhɑːrtbreɪk/ B1	noun - intense emotional pain caused by a relationship ending
salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ B2	noun - being saved from harm or difficulty
numb /nʌm/ B1	adjective - unable to feel physical or emotional sensations
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ A2	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company
crawl /krɔːl/ A1	verb - to move on hands and knees or stomach
reputation /ˌrɛpjuˈteɪʃən/ B1	noun - the beliefs or opinions that people have about someone
addicted /əˈdɪktɪd/ B1	adjective - unable to stop using or doing something habitually
leather /ˈlɛðər/ A1	noun - a material made from animal skin
precede /prɪˈsiːd/ B2	verb - to come before something in time or order
goodbye /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/ A1	noun - a farewell greeting
mirror /ˈmɪrər/ A1	noun - a reflective surface that shows an image

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ WHEN IT HURTS THIS GOOD, YOU GOTTA PLAY IT TWICE ♪

  ➔ Conditional Clause + Imperative

  ➔ The phrase uses a conditional structure: "When it hurts this good" (if it hurts this good) sets the condition, and "you gotta play it twice" is the imperative, suggesting what to do if the condition is met. The use of 'gotta' is colloquial for 'have got to', emphasizing necessity.

• ♪ ANOTHER VICE, ANOTHER CALL ♪

  ➔ Ellipsis & Parallel Structure

  ➔ The repetition of "Another..." creates a parallel structure, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the speaker's self-destructive behavior. The verb 'is' is elided (omitted) after 'Another vice', making the sentence more concise and impactful.

• ♪ I WEAR A TOWN JUST LIKE A LEATHER JACKET ♪

  ➔ Simile & Figurative Language

  ➔ This line uses a simile, comparing the speaker's relationship with a town to wearing a leather jacket. It suggests a comfortable, familiar, and perhaps protective association, but also implies something easily put on and taken off – a transient connection.

• ♪ MAYBE I'M ADDICTED TO GOODBYES ♪

  ➔ Gerund as Subject Complement

  ➔ The phrase "addicted to goodbyes" uses a gerund ('goodbyes') functioning as a subject complement. It follows the verb 'to be' and describes the state of the subject ('I'). It highlights the speaker's unhealthy obsession with endings.