At 15, Rhea competed on American Idol and her audition went viral with Jennifer Lopez praising her voice and style, leading to support from Billboard and MTV. In 2020, Rhea was named the Songwriters Hall of Fame x BMI award winner. Her singles โDevil In A Dressโ and "Venom" debuted on BBC Radio 1, Rolling Stone and Paper Magazine. Streaming services have been buzzing too: Spotify recently gave Rhea her first billboard that took over Times Square for APIHM, while Amazon Music named Rhea their Identity Festival headliner. Her viral single โOutside" featured in Vogue India, instantly declared an international hot-girl anthem with its glamorous music video full of statement looks and fierce dance breakdowns. Rhea continues to shatter barriers as a South Asian woman, redefining the โIt-Girlโ with iconic brand collaborations including YSL, MAC, and Charlotte Tilbury. In May 2023, Rhea Raj was selected as the Gold House x Spotify x AEG Artist of the year.
Venom
Rhea Raj Lyrics
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But youโฒre too good to show it
Your ego is shameless (oh)
Boy, you better learn how to tame it
Do you really wanna see the other side of me? (Mm)
She ain't very pretty when intimidated
Bringing out the menace in my body, babe
Venom (venom), venom (venom), venom (venom), oh yeah
Venom (venom), venom (venom), venom (venom), oh yeah
Seducing the serpent, I bite when Iโฒm hurting
Venom (venom)
Watch out, I'll be lurking
Know 'bout every move that youโฒve been making
You donโฒt really wanna see the other side of me
She ain't very pretty when intimidated
Bringing out the menace in my body, babe
Finger on the trigger, better run before I hit you with the
Uhh, venom (venom), venom (venom), venom (venom), oh yeah
Venom (venom), venom (venom), venom (venom), oh yeah
Seducing the serpent, I bite when Iโฒm hurting
Venom (venom), oh
Oh-oh, yea-yea-yea-yeah
Oh, oh
(Venom, venom)
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Venom, venom, venom
In Rhea Raj's song "Venom," the lyrics capture a sense of empowerment and a warning to someone who has wronged the singer. The opening lines "You fucked up, you know it. But you're too good to show it" speak to the fact that the person being addressed has made a mistake, but refuses to acknowledge or take responsibility for it. The line "Your ego is shameless, boy, you better learn how to tame it" emphasizes the singer's frustration with this person's arrogance and lack of remorse.
The chorus, "Do you really wanna see the other side of me? She ain't very pretty when intimidated. Bringing out the menace in my body, babe. Finger on the trigger, better run before I hit you with the venom," reveals a warning to this person. The singer is suggesting that if pushed further, their "other side," which is fierce and intimidating, will be unleashed. The metaphor of venom symbolizes the singer's ability to strike back and inflict harm if provoked.
The later verses continue to convey a sense of danger and a relentless pursuit of justice. Lines like "Know 'bout every move that you've been making" indicate that the singer is watching and aware of the person's actions, suggesting that they will not escape scrutiny or consequences.
Overall, "Venom" is a powerful anthem of self-empowerment, asserting that the singer will not tolerate mistreatment and will fight back with their own strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
You fucked up, you know it
You made a mistake, and deep down, you are fully aware of it
But youโฒre too good to show it
However, you are too proud to admit your mistake openly
Your ego is shameless (oh)
Your ego is unapologetically arrogant and self-centered
Boy, you better learn how to tame it
Boy, it would be wise for you to control and restrain your ego
Do you really wanna see the other side of me? (Mm)
Are you genuinely interested in witnessing the darker and fiercer aspect of my personality?
She ain't very pretty when intimidated
This side of me does not come across as attractive when provoked or threatened
Bringing out the menace in my body, babe
It awakens the dangerous and threatening energy within me, my dear
Finger on the trigger, better run before I hit you with the-
Be cautious and flee before I unleash my powerful retaliation
Venom (venom), venom (venom), venom (venom), oh yeah
My toxicity, my destructive force, oh yes
Venom (venom), venom (venom), venom (venom), oh yeah
My toxicity, my destructive force, oh yes
Seducing the serpent, I bite when Iโm hurting
Entrancing the dangerous side of me, I strike back when I'm in pain
Venom (venom)
My toxicity, my destructive force
Watch out, I'll be lurking
Beware, for I will be silently waiting in the shadows
Know 'bout every move that youโฒve been making
I am fully aware and informed of every action you have taken
You donโฒt really wanna see the other side of me
You genuinely do not desire to witness the darker and fiercer aspect of my personality
She ain't very pretty when intimidated
This side of me does not come across as attractive when provoked or threatened
Bringing out the menace in my body, babe
It awakens the dangerous and threatening energy within me, my dear
Finger on the trigger, better run before I hit you with the
Be cautious and flee before I unleash my powerful retaliation
Uhh, venom (venom), venom (venom), venom (venom), oh yeah
My toxicity, my destructive force, oh yes
Venom (venom), venom (venom), venom (venom), oh yeah
My toxicity, my destructive force, oh yes
Seducing the serpent, I bite when Iโm hurting
Entrancing the dangerous side of me, I strike back when I'm in pain
Venom (venom), oh
My toxicity, my destructive force
Oh-oh, yea-yea-yea-yeah
Oh-oh, yes-yes-yes-yes
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
(Venom, venom)
(My toxicity, my destructive force)
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Venom, venom, venom
My toxicity, my destructive force
Writer(s): Raquel Castro, Raymond Diflorio, Rhea Rajagopalan
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eve Kirkman
This is such I good song
Rhea Raj
@Eve Kirkman of course๐ค i hope it makes you feel so strong and beautiful!
Eve Kirkman
Thank you for making the song
Rhea Raj
thank you!!! ๐ค
R O H A N T I C
Rheaaaa!!!!!! Fire as hell!! ๐ฅต๐ฅ๐ฅต๐ฅ๐ฅต๐ฅ๐ฅต๐ฅ๐ฅต๐ฅ๐ฅต๐ฅ๐ฅต๐ฅ๐ฅต๐ฅ
Rhea Raj
AHHHH YAYYY!!!! ๐ฅ๐
thetalkingguitar
this is total ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Rhea Raj
WOOOO๐ฅ๐ท
Dฮ
I found and listened to this while scrolling through new songs. And when I listened to it, I was so glad I didn't pass. Because I loved it so much. It sounded very different to me. The vibe of the song impressed me and while listening to it, I thought it was a really different song. Since I loved your voice so much, I wondered if you have any other songs to listen to, I immediately listened to all of your other songs. Of all the songs I listened to, I also really loved the songs "Struck", "Overdose", "Ignite" and "Proud". Especially the song Overdose sounded as different to me as Venom. I realized that you are really talented and you have many good songs. And your voice is perfect. I'm glad to know you now. I will follow you from now on and look forward to your future songs. Keep up the good work! ๐๐ป๐ค
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