Sweat
Meg Lee Chin Lyrics


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Is it weakness, or is it love?
Or just amusement when you're bored?
You've forgotten what I look like
But I won't be ignored
Heaven knows I couldn't stand it
When I first saw Your face
Better finish what you started
Cuz there's no way out
Can you feel the burning feel the twisting and the turning
Can you feel your stomach churning gonna get you without warning
While you sweat it out, sweat it out
Throat is getting tighter, While your face is getting whiter
While your mouth is getting drier Can't escape it Can't deny it
And there is no way out
Heaven knows i could forgive ya but I won't not, not today
Bow your head down, say a prayer
Cuz it's time to sweat it out
Is it heaven? Or is it hell? Or is this what you call a life?
You always think your so very clever,
Razor sharp just like a knife
Heaven knows I could destroy ya
But I wont not, straight away
Gonna hang out, watch you suffer
Gonna watch you sweat it out
Can you feel the fire now the flames are licking higher
Gonna stretch you like a wire gonna touch you gonna burn you
While you sweat it out, sweat it out
Music's pumping harder and the air is getting thinner
While the rhythm's getting louder and the light is getting dimmer
And there is no way out
Heaven know's it's not the first time
But it's the last time you'll laugh
Bow your head down say a prayer
Cuz it's time to sweat
Heaven knows it's not the first time
Gonna watch you sweat




You won't be the loser for the last time
You'll be the loser for the first time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Meg Lee Chin's song Sweat are about someone seeking revenge on their ex-lover who has wronged them. The opening lines, "Is it weakness, or is it love? Or just amusement when you're bored?" suggest confusion about the singer's true feelings towards their former partner. They are hurt and angry, but also can't seem to let go. The following lines, "You've forgotten what I look like, But I won't be ignored," make it clear that the ex has moved on and doesn't care about the singer anymore, but the singer is determined to make them pay.


The chorus talks about the physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety and stress that the ex will experience as a result of their past actions catching up with them. The repetition of "sweat it out" emphasizes the idea of the ex facing the consequences of their behavior head-on. The lines "Music's pumping harder and the air is getting thinner, While the rhythm's getting louder and the light is getting dimmer" allude to a party or club atmosphere, suggesting that the ex may have been leading a wild lifestyle that has finally caught up with them.


The final lines of the song, "Heaven knows it's not the first time, Gonna watch you sweat, You won't be the loser for the last time, You'll be the loser for the first time," suggest that the singer has tried to forgive the ex before, but this time they won't give them the satisfaction of letting them off easy. The ex will face the consequences of their actions and possibly even regret them for the first time.


Overall, Sweat is a song about seeking revenge on someone who has wronged you and experiencing a sense of satisfaction as they suffer the consequences of their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Is it weakness, or is it love?
Are you acting out of a place of vulnerability or genuine affection?


Or just amusement when you're bored?
Or are you just entertaining yourself out of boredom?


You've forgotten what I look like
You have neglected me and my presence in your life.


But I won't be ignored
I refuse to be overlooked or disregarded any longer.


Heaven knows I couldn't stand it
I cannot tolerate this situation any longer.


When I first saw Your face
From the moment I met you.


Better finish what you started
It is time for you to follow through on what you began.


Cuz there's no way out
There are no more options, no escape from the situation.


Can you feel the burning feel the twisting and the turning
Do you sense the intense pain, the torment undermining you?


Can you feel your stomach churning gonna get you without warning
Can you feel the sense of foreboding or unease that is about to throw you off-balance?


While you sweat it out, sweat it out
Endure the agony, face the challenge head-on.


Throat is getting tighter, While your face is getting whiter
You are becoming increasingly distressed and scared; your emotions are overwhelming you.


While your mouth is getting drier Can't escape it Can't deny it
You are unable to either ignore or evade the situation; it is too profound for that.


Heaven knows i could forgive ya but I won't not, not today
I am capable of pardoning you, but I am not willing to do so at this moment.


Bow your head down, say a prayer
Submit to a higher power, look for strength or solace in a divine force.


Cuz it's time to sweat it out
It is time for you to confront your troubles squarely, no matter how unpleasant it may be.


Is it heaven? Or is it hell? Or is this what you call a life?
Is existence supposed to be this excruciating? Or are there instances of sheer joy and peace? What is your perception of reality?


You always think your so very clever, Razor sharp just like a knife
You tend to overestimate your intelligence, your wit, your sharpness of mind.


Heaven knows I could destroy ya
I possess the power to obliterate you completely.


But I won't not, straight away
I will not do so right away, but I reserve the right to do so if necessary.


Gonna hang out, watch you suffer
I am going to stay put and watch you suffer the consequences of your actions.


Gonna watch you sweat it out
I am going to observe you as you endure the agony and the stress.


Can you feel the fire now the flames are licking higher
Do you feel the scorching sensation, the heat that is growing more intense by the moment?


Gonna stretch you like a wire gonna touch you gonna burn you
I am going to exert immense pressure on you, push you to your limits, and make you feel the pain.


While you sweat it out, sweat it out
Endure the pain, don't give up yet.


Music's pumping harder and the air is getting thinner
The environment around you is becoming more chaotic and difficult to navigate.


While the rhythm's getting louder and the light is getting dimmer
As the noise level increases, the light fades, and the chances of success seem faint.


Heaven know's it's not the first time
This is not the initial instance, the first occurrence of this event, but it probably is the last.


But it's the last time you'll laugh
This is the end of the road for you, a closure to your arrogance and haughtiness.


Gonna watch you sweat
I will witness your suffering and your downfall.


You won't be the loser for the last time
This defeat will not be the ultimate one, for you will have more opportunities to excel and succeed.




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