Well Well Well
Milburn Lyrics


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Well well well look just what the cat dragged in
A foe not a friend in the end but a dealer in sin
I don't want apologies or guarantee you'll do it all again
Oh no no you can play those games no more
Well this time it's different, yeah this time you've pushed too far
Can't you find your dignity, you lost it with your honesty & shame

Well well well look just what the cat dragged in
A cheater, a liar, a schemer, oh where to begin
I don't want apologies or guarantee you'll do it all again

You sold yourself and sold me off down the river
You had us all yeah, an Oscar's on the cards
And I bet you kind of liked it
You'll get your comeuppance and you'll be alone forever and ever and ever and ever oh

Well well well look just what the cat dragged in




A foe not a friend in the end but a dealer in sin
I don't want apologies or guarantee you'll do it all again

Overall Meaning

Milburn's "Well Well Well" explores themes of betrayal, dishonesty and the consequences that result from being untruthful. A betrayed lover confronts the person who has deceived him, denouncing their lies and exposing their wickedness. The lyrics suggest a weariness with the person's false promises, saying that apologies and guarantees would not be enough to win back the betrayed lover's trust. Through the use of various imagery, the songwriter characterizes the person as somebody who is not to be trusted and has run out of chances.


The song starts off with the singer being surprised at the sight of the person they had been involved with returning. They describe the person as someone who is not a friend or a confidant but as a "dealer in sin." The person is unwelcome, and the singer expects no apologies - this time, they've crossed the line, and the singer is not to be fooled again. They encourage the person to look for their dignity since they've lost their honesty and shame.


The lyrics highlight the notion that karma exists, and the people who deceive others will ultimately have to pay for their misdeeds. The singer describes the person as a cheater, liar, and schemer, someone who sold themself off and sold the singer "down the river." By being deceitful, they had deceived everyone, and despite any successes that may be perceived, the singer insists that eventually, the person who deceives will receive their comeuppance and will end up alone.


Interestingly, the title of the song appears nine times in the course of the lyrics, accentuating the point that the deceived party is frustrated and disappointed with the situation. The repetition reinforces how fed up and tired the singer is of the person's lies and deceit.


Line by Line Meaning

Well well well look just what the cat dragged in
I'm not surprised to see you, you're like a dirty stray cat that brings in trouble


A foe not a friend in the end but a dealer in sin
You were never really my friend, you were just using me to get what you wanted and now you're involved in something shady


I don't want apologies or guarantee you'll do it all again
Don't bother saying sorry, I don't trust you to change your ways and do the same toxic things again


Oh no no you can play those games no more
Your manipulative tactics and mind games won't work on me anymore


Well this time it's different, yeah this time you've pushed too far
You've finally crossed the line and I won't tolerate it anymore


Can't you find your dignity, you lost it with your honesty & shame
You've lost all self-respect with your deceitful behavior and lack of remorse


A cheater, a liar, a schemer, oh where to begin
You're someone who lies, cheats and manipulates, it's hard to pinpoint exactly where to start


You sold yourself and sold me off down the river
You betrayed me and threw me under the bus to save your own skin


You had us all yeah, an Oscar's on the cards
You fooled everyone and acted like you're the greatest actor in a play, but you're just a fraud


And I bet you kind of liked it
You enjoyed the thrill of getting away with your lies and manipulation


You'll get your comeuppance and you'll be alone forever and ever and ever and ever oh
You'll eventually face the consequences of your actions and suffer the loneliness that comes with it




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN LENNON

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