Ann Beretta is a punk band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1996 by Rob H… Read Full Bio ↴Ann Beretta is a punk band from Richmond, Virginia. Formed in 1996 by Rob Huddleston, Leer, Chris and Russ (Leer and Chris later left) after the break up of Inquisition. Leer went on to form the band Sixer. This band plays straightforward punk with small doses of rockabilly and country mixed into their sound.
Donovan Greer replaced Matt Bedford who replaced Leer and Chris as bass player and back up vocals
The band continues to play and tour to this day.

Hate Mail
Ann Beretta Lyrics

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Well I guess my mind is made up, I have no regrets to speak of, And I really hope that you can say the same, The difference between now and then, Is then you got off easily, Well I'm around and you don't stand a chance. Well I guess my mind is made up, I have no regrets to speak of, And I really hope that you can say the same, The difference between now and then, Is then you got off easily, Well I'm around and you don't stand a chance. The days have come, And the days have gone, All I sit around and do, Is play this song, Bite my tongue, And clench my fist to you, Isn't it funny how life goes past, And everything in life just seems to go fast, We'll I'm around and you don't stand a chance. Well I guess my mind is made up, I have no regrets to speak of, And I really hope that you can say the same, The difference between now and then, Is then you got off easily, Well I'm around and you don't stand a chance. Well I guess my mind is made up, I have no regrets to speak of, And I really hope that you can say the same, The difference between now and then, Is then you got off easily, Well I'm around and you don't stand a chance. Yeah! The days have come, And the days have gone, All I sit around and do, Is play this song, Bite my tongue, And clench my fist to you, Isn't it funny how life goes past, And everything in life just seems to go fast, We'll I'm around and you don't stand a chance. Well I guess my mind is made up, I have no regrets to speak of, And I really hope that you can say the same, The difference between now and then, Is then you got off easily, Well I'm around and you don't stand a chance. The days have come, And the days have gone, All I sit around and do, Is play this song, Bite my tongue, And clench my fist to you, Isn't it funny how life goes past, And everything in life just seems to go fast, We'll I'm around and you don't stand a chance.

Overall Meaning

The song "Hate Mail" by Ann Beretta is a powerful expression of emotional closure and a possible warning to a past lover who did not treat the singer well. The lyrics suggest that the singer has moved on and come to terms with the end of the relationship. They tell the ex-lover that they have no regrets and hope that the ex can say the same. However, there is an underlying threat in the singer's words as they suggest that the ex got off easy before and now that the singer is around, there is a possibility of retribution. The chorus repeats that sentiment in a forceful manner, reinforcing the idea that the ex should be wary.

The remainder of the lyrics express a sense of frustration with the passage of time and the memories of the relationship. The singer can't help but dwell on the past and play this song, suggesting that the memories are still very much alive. The line "bite my tongue, and clench my fist to you" reinforces this idea of tension, suggesting that there is a struggle between wanting to express anger and holding back. Ultimately, the song is a message to the ex that the singer has moved on but is still watching and ready to act if necessary.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I guess my mind is made up, I have no regrets to speak of, And I really hope that you can say the same, The difference between now and then, Is then you got off easily, Well I'm around and you don't stand a chance.
I am completely sure of my decision and have no remorse, I hope you feel the same. But unlike before, when you got away easily, now that I am present, you don't have a chance.

The days have come, And the days have gone, All I sit around and do, Is play this song, Bite my tongue, And clench my fist to you, Isn't it funny how life goes past, And everything in life just seems to go fast, We'll I'm around and you don't stand a chance.
Time has passed and I've only been playing this song. I've been holding back my words and restraining myself from attacking you. It's ironic how quickly life moves, but while you're still around, you won't get away with anything.

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