You Had It Coming
June Lyrics


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I can see it in your eyes
this time you're hardly breathing
But don't be alarmed girl
this time we don't go up for air
I love it when you're nervous
(this time we don't go up for air)
your arson will keep us here
Think of your way out
cause it's about time
for you to follow or its
Dead or alive
you'll give up or survive
these lungs weren't made for breathing
And the lock on the door
keeps your head to the floor
as the flames dance up the walls
you start to feel the heat against your back
Find the hall
make the call
save the girl
or let her fall to her creation
You will see
I'll turn the tables back around
in this penitentiary
find a nice spot in this room where you can
Dig yourself much deeper in
you're giving up on getting out
when your hell begins to win
This is exactly what you wanted
this ending that you started
your attempt was so half hearted:
are you listening
Well think of your way out
it's down to every man for himself
hey it's about time for you to follow
Maybe cause you're dead
I'm alive
you gave up
I'll survive
your lungs gave up on breathing
And the lock on the door
keeps your head to the floor
as the flames dance up the walls
you start to feel the heat against your back
Find the hall
make the call
save the girl
or let her fall to her creation
You will see
I'll turn the tables back around
in this penitentiary
find a nice spot in this room where you can
You almost thought that you had won
dead or alive
is that what you had in mind listen up
call your bluff
close your eyes
I recommend you take my advice
Save your air
this room is like your lungs
once were save your tears
evacuation slim to none
the flicker of the lights
through the thick of the smoke
And now you wish you'd make it out:
Find the hall
make the call
save the girl
or let her fall to her creation
You will see
I'll turn the tables back around




in this penitentiary
find a nice spot in this room where you can

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to June's song "You Had It Coming" tell a story of someone who has found themselves in a dangerous situation with no clear escape. The singer can see the fear and panic in the person's eyes, but instead of offering comfort, they seem to take pleasure in their discomfort. The singer encourages the person to think of their way out, but also implies that this may be impossible, as they state "these lungs weren't made for breathing."


As the situation worsens and the flames begin to rise, the singer gives the person a choice: find a way out and save themselves, or give up and die. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery, describing the flames dancing up the walls and the heat pressing against the person's back. The singer makes it clear that there is no easy way out of this situation, and the person will have to make a difficult choice.


Overall, the lyrics to "You Had It Coming" are dark and foreboding, painting a picture of a desperate and dangerous situation. The singer's detached and almost cruel tone adds to the sense of unease and tension in the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see it in your eyes
I can tell you're scared by the look in your eyes


this time you're hardly breathing
You're barely breathing right now


But don't be alarmed girl
Don't worry, everything is under control


this time we don't go up for air
We won't be coming up for air this time


I love it when you're nervous
I enjoy when you're scared


(this time we don't go up for air)
(Just a reminder, we won't be coming up for air this time)


your arson will keep us here
Your intentional fire will keep us trapped here


Think of your way out cause it's about time
You need to find a way out soon, time is running out


for you to follow or its Dead or alive
You either follow my instructions or you may not make it out alive


you'll give up or survive
You'll either give up and die or try to survive


these lungs weren't made for breathing
These lungs were not built to withstand inhaling smoke


And the lock on the door keeps your head to the floor
The locked door is forcing you to stay low to the ground


as the flames dance up the walls you start to feel the heat against your back
As the fire spreads, you begin to feel the heat on your back


Find the hall make the call save the girl or let her fall to her creation
You need to find a way out and save the girl or let her suffer the consequences of her actions


You will see I'll turn the tables back around in this penitentiary
I will take control of the situation and regain power in this prison


find a nice spot in this room where you can Dig yourself much deeper in
You should find a comfortable spot and prepare to endure further hardship


you're giving up on getting out when your hell begins to win
You are accepting defeat and allowing the situation to overcome you


This is exactly what you wanted this ending that you started your attempt was so half hearted: are you listening
You caused this situation to happen and your efforts to get out were inadequate: are you paying attention?


Well think of your way out it's down to every man for himself hey it's about time for you to follow
You need to think of a way to escape, as everyone is on their own and it's crucial for you to follow my lead


Maybe cause you're dead I'm alive you gave up I'll survive your lungs gave up on breathing
You may not make it out alive, but I will survive, as your lungs can't handle the smoke


You almost thought that you had won dead or alive is that what you had in mind listen up
You thought you had succeeded, dead or alive, but I am here to tell you that you're mistaken


call your bluff close your eyes I recommend you take my advice
I am calling your bluff and suggest you follow my instructions


Save your air this room is like your lungs once were save your tears evacuation slim to none
Save your breath as the room is suffocating you, and it's unlikely that we'll be evacuated in time


the flicker of the lights through the thick of the smoke
The lights are flickering amidst the thick smoke


And now you wish you'd make it out
You realize that you may not make it out alive


Find the hall make the call save the girl or let her fall to her creation
You need to find a way out and save the girl or let her suffer the consequences of her actions


You will see I'll turn the tables back around in this penitentiary
I will take control of the situation and regain power in this prison


find a nice spot in this room where you can
Find a comfortable spot and prepare to endure further hardship




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