Revenge
P!nk Lyrics


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Like Leo in The Revenant
Abel in that Bible bit
Revenge is sweet isn't it?
I really, really hope for it
I know that it won't fix a thing
A song like this that I could sing for you
All the feels you make me do
A nightmare fucking coming true
I wish I was a lawyer, I would sue you
Sue you, take your dog, take your house, take your shoes, take your heart

Now here comes that singing part
I'm daydreaming
Let me count the ways (let me count the ways)
How I'll get you (get you) or how I'll make you pay
Babe, I'm hurtin' (hurtin')
And now you'll feel the same
That's my plan (that's my plan)
That's my plan
That's my plan

We could do revenge, revenge, revenge, revenge
Together, together, together
We could take revenge, revenge, revenge
Revenge is sweet
We could do revenge, revenge, revenge, revenge
Together, together, together
We could take revenge, revenge, revenge
Revenge is sweet

Now here's where girlfriends come in hand
Especially those that understand
Crime's a crime but listen man
Really cannot give a damn
We've all been through this kind of thing
Say the word we make it sting for him
He can't just get away with it
Eye for eye you piece of shit
You treat us like a garbage pit
Let me at him, wait for it, wait for it

Here comes that singing part
I'm daydreaming (I'm daydreaming)
Let me count the ways (let me count the ways)
How I'll get you (I'll get you)
Or how I'll make you pay (you pay)
Babe, I'm hurtin' (I'm hurtin')
And now you'll feel the same (feel the same)
That's my plan
That's my plan
That's my plan

We could do revenge, revenge, revenge, revenge
Together, together, together
We could take revenge, revenge, revenge
Revenge is sweet
We could do revenge revenge, revenge, revenge
Together, together, together
We could take revenge, revenge, revenge
Revenge is sweet (revenge is sweet)

Well, in the beginning we felt like we was meant to be
I fell for you and skinned my knee, but hell with any injury
Eventually you'll get up gingerly
It feels like it'll take a century to heal, but just know that I will
But fuck trying to make amends, I'd rather take revenge
You're stickin' safety pins inside my atrium, your day begins at 8 p.m.
You hit the ATM in my Mercedes Benz with all your lady friends, whores
Hit the club and you go out don't know a sum
'Cause when I calculate the times you cheated and total up all the amounts
It doesn't add up 'cause you say that just giving out your number doesn't count (I hate you)
Then see me with someone new get mad and flip it look how bad you spin it
First you turn your back on me then tell me that I stabbed you in it
Stabbed you in it (stabbed you in it, stabbed you in it, stabbed you in it, stabbed you in it)
Slut!
So when you're driving, driving to his house
And you pass me while I'm driving to hers
Just remember
You cheated on me first
You're a whore, you're a whore
This is war

Fellas, ladies

We could do revenge, revenge, revenge, revenge
Together, together, together
We could take revenge, revenge, revenge
Revenge is sweet (so sweet, oh)
We could do revenge revenge, revenge, revenge
Together, together, together




We could take revenge, revenge, revenge
Revenge is sweet (fuck, yeah!) (Fuck, no!)

Overall Meaning

The song "Revenge" by P!nk features revenge as its central theme. The lyrics are about seeking vengeance on someone who has wronged the singer - possibly an ex-lover or friend - and the feelings that come with it. The opening lines refer to well-known characters who have taken revenge in literature and film, Leo in "The Revenant" and Abel in the Bible. The singer hopes for revenge, acknowledging that it won't solve anything but will feel good in the moment. She daydreams about how she'll get her revenge and make the person pay for what they've done to her. She talks about feeling hurt and wanting the other person to feel the same pain, making revenge her plan. With her girlfriends by her side, she is ready to take revenge and make the other person pay.


The chorus repeats the phrase "We could do revenge, revenge, revenge, revenge" several times, emphasizing that the singer is not alone in wanting revenge. She wants to take revenge together with her friends, making it sweeter. In the bridge, which features a male voice, the singer reflects on the relationship with the person she wants to take revenge on. She fell for them, but they hurt her, and she doesn't want to make amends, only take revenge. She lists the ways in which they hurt her, including cheating on her, and calls them a whore. The song ends with a call for both women and men to take revenge together, underlining the importance of solidarity in the face of wrongdoing.


Line by Line Meaning

Like Leo in The Revenant
I feel like I'm in a fight for survival, just like Leonardo DiCaprio's character in the movie The Revenant.


Abel in that Bible bit
I feel like I am in a tragic story like that of Abel in the Bible.


Revenge is sweet isn't it?
Getting revenge on someone who wronged me would undeniably feel gratifying.


I really, really hope for it
I am incredibly hopeful for the chance to seek revenge against this person.


I know that it won't fix a thing
Despite my desire for revenge, I understand that it won't actually fix the problem or make me feel truly better in the end.


A song like this that I could sing for you
I could express my feelings of anger and hurt through a song like this one directed at you.


All the feels you make me do
You make me feel such intense emotions that I can't help but react strongly.


A nightmare fucking coming true
This situation feels like a terrifying nightmare that has become a reality.


I wish I was a lawyer, I would sue you
I wish I could take legal action against you for what you've done to hurt me.


Sue you, take your dog, take your house, take your shoes, take your heart
I would do everything I could to punish you for your actions, even if it meant taking everything you love away from you.


Now here comes that singing part
I'm about to sing a chorus that perfectly captures my feelings of anger and desire for revenge.


I'm daydreaming
I'm imagining all the ways I could make you pay for what you've done to me.


Let me count the ways (let me count the ways)
There are so many ways I could seek revenge against you that it's hard to keep track of them all.


How I'll get you (get you) or how I'll make you pay
I'm strategizing and planning out exactly how I can make you suffer in the same way that you hurt me.


Babe, I'm hurtin' (hurtin')
I'm in so much pain because of what you've done to me.


And now you'll feel the same
I want you to experience the same level of hurt that you've caused me.


That's my plan (that's my plan)
I'm determined to carry out my revenge plan against you.


We could do revenge, revenge, revenge, revenge
If others join me in seeking revenge against you, it will only amplify the satisfaction we'll feel in doing so.


Together, together, together
I'm urging others to join me in seeking revenge as a united front.


Now here's where girlfriends come in hand
My friends, particularly my female friends, are the ones who understand my emotions and can help me seek revenge.


Especially those that understand
Those who have been through a similar situation will be the most understanding and supportive of my desire for revenge.


Crime's a crime but listen man
Although revenge is considered wrong, I don't care in this situation because of the magnitude of the wrongdoing against me.


Really cannot give a damn
I don't care about the potential consequences of seeking revenge. I just want to make you suffer for what you've done.


We've all been through this kind of thing
I know I'm not alone in having gone through a traumatic experience like this with someone I trusted.


Say the word we make it sting for him
If I give the okay, my friends will be quick to inflict pain on you in my name.


He can't just get away with it
I refuse to let you get away with wronging me. You need to pay the price for your actions.


Eye for eye you piece of shit
You deserve to have the same pain and suffering inflicted on you that you caused me.


You treat us like a garbage pit
You have no regard for the hurt you've caused me and my friends, treating us like we are disposable.


Let me at him, wait for it, wait for it
I'm eager and impatient for the moment when I can directly confront you and exact my revenge.


Well, in the beginning we felt like we was meant to be
Once upon a time, we thought we had a strong and meaningful connection.


I fell for you and skinned my knee, but hell with any injury
I was willing to put myself on the line for you, even if it meant getting hurt in the process.


Eventually you'll get up gingerly
Even though it may take time and feel painful at first, eventually I will move on from you.


It feels like it'll take a century to heal, but just know that I will
Although it may feel like healing from this experience will take forever, I know that eventually I will be okay.


But fuck trying to make amends, I'd rather take revenge
I have no interest in making things right between us - I'd rather seek revenge on you for what you've done.


You're stickin' safety pins inside my atrium
You're causing me intense physical and emotional pain, even inserting objects into my heart.


Your day begins at 8 p.m.
You're living a lifestyle that is careless and hurtful to me, with no regard for others.


You hit the ATM in my Mercedes Benz with all your lady friends, whores
You have no respect for my possessions or for me as a person, using my car and my money on other women.


Hit the club and you go out don't know a sum
You party all night without any thought of the damage you're doing to yourself or to those who care about you.


'Cause when I calculate the times you cheated and total up all the amounts
I have kept track of every instance where you cheated on me and the hurt you caused me along the way.


It doesn't add up 'cause you say that just giving out your number doesn't count (I hate you)
You have manipulated me and the truth so much that you don't even remember or acknowledge the hurt you've caused me in some instances.


Then see me with someone new get mad and flip it look how bad you spin it
You are jealous and upset when I move on to someone else and try to turn the situation around to make me look like the bad person.


First you turn your back on me then tell me that I stabbed you in it
You have betrayed me and abandoned me, but then try to make it seem like I'm the one who wronged you.


Stabbed you in it (stabbed you in it, stabbed you in it, stabbed you in it, stabbed you in it)
I know that from your perspective, I may have hurt you in some way, but in reality, you are the one who has treated me horribly.


Slut!
You have been unfaithful and promiscuous, earning a derogatory name from me in response.


So when you're driving, driving to his house
As you go to spend time with someone else, know that I cannot get the thought of what you've done out of my head.


And you pass me while I'm driving to hers
We will inevitably cross paths, but that won't change the pain and betrayal I feel because of your actions.


Just remember
Even if you move on, I will never forget or be okay with what you've done.


You cheated on me first
You have no ground to stand on when it comes to complaining about the way I've responded to your unfaithfulness.


You're a whore, you're a whore
I continue to assign derogatory labels to you because of your unfaithfulness, refusing to forgive or forget.


This is war
I am ready and willing to fight against you and anyone else who wrongs me in this way again.


Fuck, yeah!
I am incredibly excited and hyped up at the prospect of finally getting revenge against you.


Fuck, no!
At the same time, I also acknowledge the potential negative consequences of seeking revenge and am scared of those possible outcomes.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alecia Moore, Max Martin, Karl Johan Schuster, Marshall Mathers

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