Just Desserts
Marina & the Diamonds Lyrics

Oh, heartbreak's hard when you don't have a plastic heart
Heartbreak is difficult when you don't have a heart that is made of plastic, able to withstand emotional pain and disappointment.

You sucked me in through the cinnamon stars
You drew me in through a veneer of sweetness and allure, like cinnamon stars.

'Cause you tasted so bitter but the bitter was sweet
You seemed harsh and unpleasant, but in the end, the bitterness was enjoyable or satisfying.

I'm the lovelorn princess and I'm yours to eat
I am vulnerable and in love, allowing you to do with me what you please, like a meal.

I gave you too much, gave you too much to touch
I gave you too much of myself, too much access and influence, letting you affect more than you should have.

Was the hardcore iron through the velvet glove
I was tough and strong despite appearing soft and delicate on the exterior, like an iron fist within a velvet glove.

You were a lullaby, and you had me blind
You were soothing and comforting, lulling me into a false sense of security, and I was unable to see the truth.

But now I laugh 'cause you're the one who's being left behind
Now I find it amusing because you are the one being left out, left behind, or lost.

I see you cry
I can see that you are upset about the situation.

Now that the shoe's on the other foot (Yeah)
Now that the situation has reversed, now that you are the one experiencing the same things you put me through.

You suddenly decided to knock on wood
You suddenly became superstitious, trying to avoid possible bad luck or consequences.

Waking everybody in the neighbourhood
You were noisy, riling up or disturbing the people around you.

Telling everybody that I'm no good
You were spreading rumors or talking negatively about me to others.

Karma came around like I knew it would
The balance of cause and effect, the idea that good or bad intentions will eventually have consequences, was inevitable.

And it feels so good when the shoe is put
It feels satisfying or enjoyable when the situation works out in your favor.

Yeah baby, I know that it hurts
I acknowledge that you are feeling pain or discomfort in this situation.

When you're about to get your just desserts
When you are about to get what you deserve, good or bad, based on your actions.

Harder than glittering cars
Life is more difficult than material possessions or superficial things like cars that sparkle or shine.

Harder than living life fast, harder than crashing then burning, hope that you learned your lesson
Life is harder than living recklessly or making poor decisions that lead to failure, and hopefully, you learned your lesson through experience.

They always said I was a mess of a girl
People always criticized or judged me for being disorderly, confused, or emotional.

Ever since you stepped your toes into my perfect world
Since you arrived in my life and disrupted my version of perfection, things have not been the same.

You flipped me upside down but I see clear from here
You completely changed my perspective or view of the situation, but now I can see clearly what happened and what you did.

That you're a mess of a boy, you'll cry these tears for years
You are a disaster or chaotic person, and you will feel the emotional pain of this situation for a long time.

Look in the mirror, baby
Reflect on yourself and your actions, see the consequences of your own behavior.

Baby, revenge is sweet
Taking revenge is satisfying or enjoyable, at least in some way.

Guys like you, they never learn (Never learn)
People like you, who consistently make bad decisions or hurt others, never seem to change or improve.

Now that the shoe's on the other foot
Now that you are experiencing the same difficulty or struggle that you caused for me.

Karma came around like you knew it would
Karma, the concept of reaping what you sow or facing consequences for your actions, was bound to come around for you.