Revenge
Smith Group Patti Lyrics
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Let`s do some celebrating
Come on honey, don`t hesitate now
Needed you, you withdrew, I was so forsaken
Ah, but now the tables have turned, my move
I believe I`ll be taking my revenge
Sweet revenge
Some d-digital delay had obscured
and phased my view of the wicked hand you played
Ah, the sands and hands of time have run out, run out, ah you better face it
Ah, this thing`s run amok, this luck
I do know how to replace it with revenge
Oh, sweet revenge
I gave you a wristwatch, baby
You wouldn't even give me the time of day
You want to know what makes me tick
Now it`s me that`s got precious little to say
For the ghosts of our love have dried have died
There`s no use faking it
Ah, the spirits gonna close in on you tonight
High time I was taking my revenge
Sweet revenge
Revenge. Revenge
All the gold and silver couldn't measure up my love for you
It`s so immaterial
I don`t wait around for you. [ ] [ ]
Nobody gets anything. Nobody gets nothing.
No [ ] don`t leave me no space in your little boat
You ain't gonna need no you, ain't gonna need no little boat
You are living on my time my dear
Revenge. Sweet revenge. Sweet sweet revenge...
The lyrics of Smith Group Patti's song "Revenge" depict a person who has been hurt in a relationship seeking retribution. The opening lines express the character's discontentment with the way they have been treated and their intention to celebrate later. The verse then describes how the person needed their partner but was abandoned, leaving them feeling forsaken. The tables have turned, and it is now time for the character to take their revenge.
The second verse portrays the character's surprise at their partner's true nature, feeling "phased" and obscured by the "digital delay" of their past relationship. However, the character recognizes that time has run out, and their partner must face the consequences of their actions. The character has been hurt, and it's time to get revenge, as they say, "sweet, sweet revenge."
In the final verse, the character talks about the gifts they have given to their partner, which have not been reciprocated. The ghosts of their relationship have died, and any remaining feelings of love have dissipated. The character is resolute in their purpose to seek revenge and reclaim their time and power. The song ends with the repetition of the refrain, "sweet revenge."
Overall, the lyrics of the song depict the power dynamic in a toxic relationship, where one person has the upper hand, and the other is left feeling abandoned and powerless. The song is an anthem for anyone who has been hurt and seeks retribution.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel upset
I am emotionally disturbed and agitated.
Let`s do some celebrating
Despite my emotional state, I am suggesting we engage in celebratory activities.
Come on honey, don`t hesitate now
I am urging my partner to act quickly and decisively without reservation.
Needed you, you withdrew, I was so forsaken
When I needed my partner, they abandoned me, leaving me feeling deserted and isolated.
Ah, but now the tables have turned, my move
The situation has changed in my favor, and it is now my turn to act.
I believe I`ll be taking my revenge
I am planning to retaliate against my partner for their past actions.
Sweet revenge
I anticipate taking pleasure in getting revenge on my partner.
I thought you were some perfect read-out
I believed that my partner was faultless and had no deception or ulterior motives.
Some d-digital delay had obscured and phased my view of the wicked hand you played
I was misguided and unable to see the deceitful behavior my partner was engaging in due to technological interference.
Ah, the sands and hands of time have run out, run out, ah you better face it
Time is running out for my partner to confront their misbehavior and take responsibility for it.
Ah, this thing`s run amok, this luck
The situation has spiraled out of control due to bad fortune.
I do know how to replace it with revenge
I believe that taking revenge is an effective way to rectify the damage caused by my partner.
Oh, sweet revenge
I am once again reveling in the anticipation of seeking retaliation against my partner.
I gave you a wristwatch, baby
I gifted my partner a watch as a token of my affection.
You wouldn't even give me the time of day
In return, my partner neglected to acknowledge or appreciate my gesture.
You want to know what makes me tick
My partner is curious about what motivates me and makes me happy.
Now it`s me that`s got precious little to say
I have been silenced and marginalized by my partner's actions.
For the ghosts of our love have dried have died
The memories and feelings of our past love have withered away and no longer exist.
There`s no use faking it
It is pointless to pretend that our love still exists or that I am unaffected by my partner's behavior.
Ah, the spirits gonna close in on you tonight
My partner will face negative consequences or punishment for their actions soon.
High time I was taking my revenge
It is past due for me to seek revenge against my partner.
Sweet revenge
Once again, I am looking forward to the emotional release and satisfaction that taking revenge will provide.
All the gold and silver couldn't measure up my love for you
I valued my love for my partner more than any material possession.
It`s so immaterial
Material wealth is insignificant and unimportant compared to my love.
I don`t wait around for you. [ ] [ ]
I am not going to be waiting for my partner to change or redeem themselves.
Nobody gets anything. Nobody gets nothing.
Both parties in this relationship have lost and gained nothing.
No [ ] don`t leave me no space in your little boat
I am not interested in riding in my partner's metaphorical 'boat' or being part of their life anymore.
You ain't gonna need no you, ain't gonna need no little boat
My partner will no longer need me or their 'boat', as in their current way of life or relationships.
You are living on my time my dear
My partner is dependent on me and my life choices or timeline.
Revenge. Sweet revenge. Sweet sweet revenge...
I am once again fixated on getting revenge against my partner and delighting in the emotional release it will provide.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JAY DEE DAUGHERTY, LEONARD J KAYE, IVAN KRAL, PATTI SMITH, RICHARD A SOHL
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