Viva Las Vegas The Residents

"Viva Las Vegas" by The Residents is a #Rock song released in 1978. The lyrics celebrate the allure and excess of Las Vegas, highlighting themes of hedonism, escapism, and the vibrant nightlife. Unique elements include avant-garde instrumentation and surrealist lyrics, reflecting the band's experimental style. Its cultural impact lies in its satirical take on American consumerism.

[Verse 1]
Bright light city going to set my soul
Going to set my soul on fire
I got a whole lot of money that's ready to burn
So get them stakes up higher
Oh there's a thousand pretty women waiting out there
With brighter red lips and the devil may care
Well I'm just the devil with love to spare
In Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas

[Verse 2]
Oh how I wish that there were more
Than twenty-four hours in the day
And even if there was forty more
I wouldn't sleep a minute of it away
'cause, there's black jack, poker and roulette wheel
A fortune's won and lost on every deal
All you need's a strong heart and nerves of steel
In Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas

[Verse 3]
Viva Las Vegas has neon flashing
And craps tables crashing
Hopes right down the drain
Viva Las Vegas turns day into night
And the night turns right into the blaze
The blaze where life begins

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