"Vicious" is a song written by Lou Reed, released as a single in 1973 and originally featured on Transformer, Reed's second post-Velvet Underground solo album.

[6][7] Lou Reed told Rolling Stone that Andy Warhol inspired the song: "He said, 'Why don't you write a song called 'Vicious'?

"[8] Cash Box said that "Reed's lyric has a somewhat sarcastic tone that makes the listener take note almost immediately.

Here again, he shines with a driving rocker and a great story line that should make this effort a natural hit.

"[9] "Vicious" was featured on season 4, episode 5 of the Showtime TV series Billions.