"Vengeance And Fashion" by Electric Six is a song that tells the story of a complicated relationship filled with passion, power struggles, and conflicting desires. The song opens with the protagonist describing a fiery connection with their lover. They see both love and darkness in their partner's eyes, symbolized by fire and the devil in disguise. The line "And you know it gets hotter than a microwave oven, when you and I commence the lovin'" suggests a passionate and intense physical relationship. The protagonist admits to being torn between vengeance and fashion, indicating a struggle between seeking revenge and prioritizing materialistic desires. They don't want to let their emotions overtake them, implying a battle against their own desires. The lyrics mention the protagonist's expensive suit and their status as a scoundrel, lover, and potentially dangerous individual. Despite this, their presence in their lover's bed is desired and appreciated. The female character introduced in the song is described as having many crazy ideas, including wanting to push the button and execute an innocent man. This suggests her willingness to act on her darker impulses or desires for control. She expresses her distress by being depressed in her wedding dress and wanting to remove her wedding rings. The protagonist is attracted to the complexities and contradictions in the female character, mentioning that she looks like "a hundred dollars" or in other words, incredibly attractive. Despite their complicated relationship, the song ends on a note of happiness, as everyone involved seems content with their roles and the current situation. Overall, "Vengeance And Fashion" explores themes of passion, power dynamics, and conflicting desires within a complicated relationship. The lyrics highlight the struggle between emotional turmoil and materialistic desires, with a touch of dark humor and irony.
