Don't Make Me Come to Vegas
Tori Amos
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Don't make me come to Vegas Don't make me pull you out of his bed I am vigilant that it will not be You on the menu he's serving up for his friends Don't make me come to Vegas Don't make me pull him out of your head Athena will attest That it could be done And it has been done And I think that I am up to it And the jacaranda tree Is telling me of the trouble you're in Just by the way She bends remember dancing and wondering As you were swaying What kind of woman you'd be "What will be will be" over my dead body Slip through your hand again and again Slip through your hand again and again My old flame was a jester and a joker And as healer of men, they called him the prince Prince of black jacks and of women And of anything that's slipped into his hands "And the ranches and the mustangs" And the way you said "you can have all this, except for me-- You see lady luck is my mistress And you'll have to play second to her wish" And the jacaranda tree Is telling me it's not over yet, Just by the way She bends "if you come breezin' through" You said "I'll know that it's you by the taste on my lips, Bet on the deserts kiss" I could slip through your net "Over my dead body" slip through your hand Don't make me come to vegas Hmmm
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Written by: Tori Ellen Amos
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Song Identity"Don't Make Me Come to Vegas" is a song by Tori Amos, an American singer-songwriter and musician known for her expansive style and emotional honesty.
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Album ClassificationIt is a track from Amos’ seventh studio album, "Scarlet's Walk", released in 2002.
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Song GenreThe genre of the song leans more towards alternative rock and baroque pop, which showcases Amos' significant use of piano and lyrical storytelling.
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Album Concept"Scarlet's Walk" is a concept album mapping out the journey of a character named Scarlet (a metaphorical representation of Amos herself), around America. Each track represents a different stop along the journey, "Don't Make Me Come to Vegas" is placed as a stop in the Las Vegas city.
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InfluencesThe song, like most on the album, draws heavily from pop, rock and electronically influenced sounds, a departure from Amos's trademark piano-based tunes.
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Single Status"Don't Make Me Come to Vegas" was released as a promotional single in the United States and Germany only. It was not made available for commercial purchase.
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Song MeaningWhilst the exact meaning of the song is kept ambiguous, it does feature familiar themes in Amos' music, like exploring female identity, commercialism, sexual autonomy, and personal freedom.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, as well as the album it belongs to, received generally positive reviews from music critics for its introspective lyrics and mature sound.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Amos' other tracks, "Don't Make Me Come to Vegas" did not feature a music video.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being released as a commercial single, the song has been maintained in the live repertoire of Amos' concerts, much to the enjoyment of her fan base.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Don't Make Me Come to Vegas" was not released widely as a single and therefore, did not chart independently, its host album "Scarlet's Walk" peaked at number 7 on Billboard 200 chart in the USA.
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