PayBack
Red Sky Mary Lyrics


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1-2-3-4!

Locked down, It gotcha, right where I want ya
You know I’m breaking through the door
Treason, is why this, court is now in session
I’m the judge and have the floor
Bad love, is what you’re, what you’re charged with so
Now I’m evening the score

You can try to hide it, fake it and deny it
But baby stop you’re cryin’ cus you know

(CHORUS)
You know that I will seize this moment
Vengeance is my name
You can’t take it all back now baby
Payback is my game

Ha!

Jack knife, I ask you, how much for your life
Cus I’m taking to my lead
Sirens, are ringing, loud into the night
Are they ringing in your head?
Cold bitch, I don’t need, need no pryin’ snitch
You had another in my bed

You can try to hide it, fake it and deny it
But baby stop you’re cryin’ cus you know

(CHORUS)

Oh, uh, I’m gonna tell ya
I’m gonna tell ya
You can’t, you won’t get away with it
1-2-3-4!

Locked down, It gotcha, right where I want ya
You know I’m breaking through the door
Treason, is why this, court is now in session
I’m the judge and have the floor
Bad love, is what you’re, what you’re charged with so
Now I’m evening the score

You can try to hide it, fake it and deny it
But baby stop you’re cryin’ cus you know

(CHORUS X3)





You know it's payback
Uh and it's my game

Overall Meaning

"Payback" by Red Sky Mary begins with a count-in and melodic guitar riff that immediately sets the tone for an intense and aggressive rock song. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a jilted lover seeking revenge on their unfaithful partner. The first verse establishes the singer's position of power over their ex-lover, who is now at their mercy. The use of legal terminology, such as "treason" and "court is now in session," adds to the song's themes of justice and revenge. The chorus is straightforward and emphasizes the singer's desire to enact revenge on their former partner for their betrayal.


The second verse continues the narrative of the singer's revenge plan, offering up the image of the singer brandishing a knife and threatening their ex-partner. The use of sirens in the background of the song could be interpreted as a literal warning for their ex-lover, or as a reflection of the singer's escalating inner turmoil. The phrase "cold bitch" is a dismissive and derogatory term for the singer's ex, highlighting their disdain for them. The same sentiment is present in the chorus, as the singer emphasizes that their ex "can't take it all back" and that "payback is their game."


Line by Line Meaning

Locked down, It gotcha, right where I want ya
I have control over you and I've got you exactly where I want you - trapped and helpless.


You know I’m breaking through the door
I'm not backing down and I'm going to break through all the barriers between us.


Treason, is why this, court is now in session
You have been unfaithful and betrayed me, and now it's time for me to bring you to justice.


I’m the judge and have the floor
I'm the one who gets to make the decisions here and you need to hear what I have to say.


Bad love, is what you’re, what you’re charged with so
You are being accused of loving me poorly and not living up to your promises.


Now I’m evening the score
I'm taking revenge on you for the hurt and pain that you've caused me.


You can try to hide it, fake it and deny it
You may try to conceal your wrongdoing, pretend it didn't happen, or deny all involvement, but it won't work.


But baby stop you’re cryin’ cus you know
You can't weasel your way out of this one - you know exactly what you've done and what you're being accused of.


You know that I will seize this moment
I'm going to take full advantage of this opportunity to get revenge on you.


Vengeance is my name
I am determined to seek revenge and make you pay for the hurt and pain that you have caused me.


You can’t take it all back now baby
There's no going back or erasing the damage that you've done - you're going to have to face the consequences.


Jack knife, I ask you, how much for your life
I'm threatening you with violence and asking you to value your own life.


Cus I’m taking to my lead
I am the one in charge and I'm going to take action accordingly.


Sirens, are ringing, loud into the night
The sirens that you hear are symbolic of the consequences that you're about to face - they're coming for you.


Are they ringing in your head?
You're going to be haunted by the consequences of your actions and the pain that you've caused me.


Cold bitch, I don’t need, need no pryin’ snitch
I don't need anyone to tell me what's going on or to reveal your secrets - I already know the truth.


You had another in my bed
You were unfaithful and betrayed me in the most intimate way possible.


You can’t, you won’t get away with it
You may think that you can avoid the consequences, but you won't be able to - you're going to have to face up to what you've done.


You know it's payback
I'm seeking revenge and going to make you pay for the hurt and pain that you've caused me.


Uh and it's my game
I'm in control of this situation and I'm playing to win, no matter what the cost.




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