Twisty
Povi Lyrics
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Smiling with criminal charm
A warm kiss ever at ready
For the checks of the many
Soon to be betrayed
Some hoods don't suffer
Oh I wish they would
Twisted who assume the words trickering from those lips
Are truly worthy of the audience
They burn the ears of lovers too
Who once put all their trust in you
Making villians of their own
Some hoods don't suffer
Oh I wish they would
Some hoods don't suffer
Oh teasing glimpse of honesty
Almost hides the treachery caving below
Still I wish good things for you
Almost as a way to show you
You don't matter
From hoods don't suffer
(Hearts don't suffer)
Oh I wish they would
From hoods don't suffer
(Hearts don't suffer)
Oh I wish they would
From hoods don't suffer
(Hearts don't suffer)
A warm kiss ever at ready
For the checks of the many
Soon to be betrayed
Povi's song Twisty is about the betrayal and deception that comes with someone who is charming but manipulative. The song begins with the lines "Twisty just seems to arrive with trickery and a knife, smiling with criminal charm, a warm kiss ever at ready, for the checks of the many, soon to be betrayed". These lines describe someone who is deceptive, luring in their victims with charm and trickery before ultimately betraying them. The reference to the knife speaks to the violent nature of the individual in question.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Some hoods don't suffer, oh I wish they would" before transitioning into the second verse. The following lines in the second verse describe the devastation caused by this individual's actions, with the lyrics "They burn the ears of lovers too, who once put all their trust in you, making villains of their own". The artist is highlighting how the actions of one manipulative and deceptive person can harm not only their direct victims but also others who are affected by their lies and manipulation.
The song's bridge provides a moment of reflection, with the lines "Oh teasing glimpse of honesty, almost hides the treachery caving below, still I wish good things for you, almost as a way to show you, you don't matter". Povi expresses a desire for the individual who is causing harm to do better and change their ways but acknowledges that their regard for this person has diminished due to their deceitful behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Twisty just seems to arrive with trickery and a knife
The person referred to as Twisty appears to come with deception and danger.
Smiling with criminal charm
Twisty's demeanor and behavior is that of someone who seems charming but is actually dangerous.
A warm kiss ever at ready
For the checks of the many
Soon to be betrayed
Twisty is manipulative, using their charm to deceive and betray those who trust them.
Some hoods don't suffer
Oh I wish they would
Some hoods don't suffer
The singer wishes that some of the people who commit crimes and deceive others would face consequences for their actions.
Twisted who assume the words trickering from those lips
Are truly worthy of the audience
They burn the ears of lovers too
Who once put all their trust in you
Making villians of their own
Those who are fooled by Twisty's words and allow themselves to be manipulated end up becoming victims and possibly even villains themselves.
Oh teasing glimpse of honesty
Almost hides the treachery caving below
Still I wish good things for you
Almost as a way to show you
You don't matter
Despite being aware of Twisty's true nature, the singer still wants them to do well, but not out of any concern for them as a person.
From hoods don't suffer
(Hearts don't suffer)
Oh I wish they would
From hoods don't suffer
(Hearts don't suffer)
Oh I wish they would
From hoods don't suffer
(Hearts don't suffer)
The repetition of 'hoods don't suffer' and the addition of 'hearts don't suffer' emphasizes the singer's desire for accountability for those who cause harm.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CARMEN T RIZZO JR, CRISTINA JACQUELINE CALERO, ERIC BRADLEY HOLLOWAY
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