Victoria (a.k.a. Victoria Lee)
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She started off on Percodan and ended up with me
She lived in Berkeley 'til the earthquake shook her loose
She lives in Texas now where nothin' ever moves
Victoria, you talk so low that no one else can hear
Unless you point your megaphone directly at their ear
This is the story of Victoria Lee
She started on Rohypinol and ended up with me
You'd like to think they're your friends
But they're not your friends
And in the end a friend's the one you'll never know
Oh, don't you know?
You'd like to think you're groovy, it's your movie
You see through me, but it's true
And in the end you'll know
Victoria, don't go, Victoria, Victoria, don't go
This is the story of Victoria's heart
You might think it's stupid but I still think it's art
She lost her lover to an accident at sea
She pushed him overboard and ended up with me
Victoria, you dance so fast that no one else can see
Victoria, I hope you use just one more dance for me
This is the story of Victoria's heart
It's a really big one, and I don't know where to start
(Occasionally used on early versions of, 'Victoria Lee')
You'd like to think they're your friends
But they're not your friends
And in the end a friend's the one you'll never know
Oh, don't you know?
You'd like to think you're groovy, it's your movie
You see through me but it's true
And in the end you'll know
Victoria, don't go, Victoria, Victoria, don't go
Victoria (a.k.a. Victoria Lee)
Old 97s' "Victoria (a.k.a. Victoria Lee)" stands as a defining track from the California hip-hop collective's early catalog. Released alongside other seminal works like "Streets of Where I'm From," the song exemplifies the group's signature blend of gritty storytelling and melodic sensibility. The recording captures the raw energy of the mid-1990s West Coast scene, featuring the distinctive vocal delivery of Victoria Lee, who became a central figure in the group's narrative. As part of their broader discography, the track reflects the collective's commitment to authentic, community-driven lyrics that explore themes of struggle and resilience. Its enduring presence in the group's legacy underscores its status as a classic example of the era's innovative approach to gangsta rap and alternative hip-hop.
