Revenge
Rebecca Mayes Lyrics
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With over-the-top weapon play
A case of style over substance
Damn wonky cameras and ultra-violence
I find myself looking for depth and I won't find it here
I'm looking for depth everywhere
That's why I'm sitting here knocking out your front teeth
On a winter's morning in my living room
I'll shoot you down for all the times I've been hurt
All this wet work gets rather tiresome
I spend the game on my knees trying to prove
I'm as cool as Quentin Tarantino
But baby I'm telling you this ain't no movie
I'm looking for love and I won't find it here
I'm looking for love everywhere
Revenge is sweet so they say
That's why I'm sitting here knocking out both your feet
On a winter's morning in my dressing gown
I'll shoot you down for all the times I've been hurt
If only I could hurt you
If only I could hurt you
You and all the nameless, faceless people
Then maybe I wouldn't hurt at all
The lyrics in Rebecca Mayes’s song “Revenge” explore the nature of revenge and how it doesn’t bring any true satisfaction, unlike what society often suggests. The song starts by addressing a video game that looks great but lacks depth in its story and gameplay mechanics. Despite wanting depth, the singer realizes that it can’t be found in the game but wishes for it in real life.
The chorus then revolves around the idea that “revenge is sweet,” which is a common saying. However, the lyrics explain that it doesn’t bring any true satisfaction. Instead, the singer admits to wanting to hurt the people who hurt her, but recognizes the futility of such actions. The violence she craves will only impede her progress towards finding love and peace.
Towards the end of the song, there’s a shift in focus from the primary subject to the generality of “nameless, faceless people” who have caused the singer pain. The lyrics assert that if she can hurt them, then maybe she wouldn’t hurt anymore. But ultimately, the need for revenge remains elusive, and the singer is left seeking love and depth in a world plagued by violence and superficiality.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a slick looking game
The visuals are attractive, but the game lacks depth
With over-the-top weapon play
The game relies on exaggerated weapons and violence
A case of style over substance
The game focuses more on appearance than content
Damn wonky cameras and ultra-violence
The gameplay is hindered by poor camera angles and excessive brutality
I'm looking for depth everywhere
I'm seeking substance and meaning in all aspects of life
Revenge is sweet, so they say
People often find satisfaction in seeking retribution
That's why I'm sitting here knocking out your front teeth
I take pleasure in physical retaliation against those who have wronged me
On a winter's morning in my living room
I envision a violent scenario in the comfort of my own home
I'll shoot you down for all the times I've been hurt
My desire for revenge stems from past emotional pain
All this wet work gets rather tiresome
The constant violence and retribution becomes exhausting
I spend the game on my knees trying to prove
I strive to demonstrate my toughness and resilience through violence
I'm as cool as Quentin Tarantino
I aim to emulate the director's signature style of violence and revenge
But baby I'm telling you this ain't no movie
Real life consequences and emotions are far more complex than those in a film
I'm looking for love and I won't find it here
I seek emotional fulfillment, but this violent game won't provide it
That's why I'm sitting here knocking out both your feet
I desire to inflict pain and disable those who have hurt me
On a winter's morning in my dressing gown
I envision acts of violence even in mundane settings
If only I could hurt you
The pursuit of revenge consumes me to the point of obsession
You and all the nameless, faceless people
I generalize my anger and seek revenge against anyone who has ever caused me harm
Then maybe I wouldn't hurt at all
I falsely believe that retribution will heal my emotional wounds
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.