The song "Vigilante Shit (Український переклад)" by Genius Ukrainian Translations (Український переклад) portrays a narrative of vengeance and retribution. The lyrics depict a character, potentially Taylor Swift, assuming the role of a vigilante seeking revenge.
In the first verse, the protagonist mentions having a sharp cat eye, capable of killing a man. This could be interpreted metaphorically, suggesting her ability to see through deception and deceit. She acknowledges her own flaws and openly claims to be the worst of them all. She expresses curiosity about what lie will be the person's downfall, hinting at their deceitful nature. The protagonist dresses not to impress others, but rather for the sole purpose of seeking vengeance against those who have wronged her recently.
The chorus reinforces her stance on not causing drama but also makes it clear that she has the power to predict the outcome of situations. She advises others not to mourn, but rather to settle scores. The protagonist emphasizes that lately, she dresses with the intention of revenge.
In the second verse, the protagonist reveals assisting another person (possibly a friend) by providing irrefutable evidence against someone else (possibly an ex-partner). Through this evidence, the person gains material success, a house, children, and luxury. The protagonist imagines herself as the ex-partner's closest friend and takes pleasure in the idea of the ex-partner's current partner driving around in their luxury car. It is implied that the friend also dresses for vengeance.
The bridge emphasizes that women are always one step ahead and understand what people desire. It suggests that society is tired of innocent and kind women and instead favors those who know how to take matters into their own hands.
In the third verse, the protagonist reveals that while the person was busy pursuing their own interests, she learned about their criminal activities through an anonymous tip to the FBI. She states that she does not dress for villains or innocent individuals anymore. Once again, she is motivated to take matters into her own hands and seeks to inflict punishment (lynching) upon those who have wronged her.
Overall, "Vigilante Shit (Український переклад)" portrays a narrative of seeking revenge and justice against those who have harmed the protagonist. The lyrics emphasize that the protagonist dresses not to impress but to serve her own quest for vengeance.