Substitute
TNT Lyrics


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There's something deep in your..
That's playing games with your..
But everytime I talk
You roll your eyes.
Well you been playing with..
So is it burning your..
The flames are licking your..
Your sweet surprise..
Another man..
S-s-substitute
Another guy
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Another line..
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Was it something I said ?
You know you smell like a..
A girl that's been on a..
Out on the town for a..
An all night party.
Well you're as guilty as..
Someone who's just done a..
A crime, you don't give a..
Damn, don't you want me ?
Well, I ain't some kinda..
That's gonna stand for ya..
It's like a kick in the..
Back, on the highway.
Why don't you get on and..
On with your life, you can..




Get the hell outta..
That's what I say !!

Overall Meaning

The song "Substitute" by TNT has lyrics that speak about a relationship that appears to be on the brink of collapse. The singer addresses his partner's behavior, which is strange and suspicious. He points out that there is something playing games deep within her and every time he tries to talk to her, she rolls her eyes. He wonders if it is because she has been playing with fire and the flames are coming closer to licking her – her sweet surprise. Perhaps she is tempted by another man and has found a substitute for him.


The song also mentions a girl who has been out all night partying and now smells like it. The singer accuses his partner of being just as guilty as she is, perhaps having indulged in activities that she is not supposed to. The singer is frustrated with his partner's behavior and accuses her of not caring about him or their relationship. He refuses to stand by and accept her behavior, which he finds unacceptable. He encourages her to move on with her life and get the hell out of there.


The song has a catchy rhythm and powerful vocal delivery, with the lyrics conveying a sense of urgency and frustration. Overall, "Substitute" talks about a situation where a relationship is not working out, and the singer is frustrated at his partner's questionable behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

There's something deep in your..
You have some unresolved issues that are affecting your behavior.


That's playing games with your..
Your emotions are causing you to act inconsistently.


But everytime I talk
Whenever I try to communicate with you,


You roll your eyes.
You dismiss me and show disinterest in what I have to say.


Well you been playing with..
You've been flirting with other men.


So is it burning your..
Did you get an STI from your infidelity?


The flames are licking your..
The consequences of your actions are catching up to you.


Your sweet surprise..
Your reckless behavior is catching you off guard.


Another man..
You're with someone else.


S-s-substitute
You're using him as a replacement for me.


Another guy
You've moved on to someone new.


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He's a temporary fix for your emotional needs.


Another line..
You're chasing after new relationships, discarding the old ones.


S-s-substitute
You're trying to replace me with someone else.


Was it something I said ?
Did I do something wrong that drove you away?


You know you smell like a..
You're wearing the scent of someone else.


A girl that's been on a..
You've been out on a wild night.


Out on the town for a..
You've been partying and drinking all night.


An all night party.
Your behavior suggests that you're not looking for something serious.


Well you're as guilty as..
You're just as responsible for the damage done to our relationship.


Someone who's just done a..
Someone who's just committed a crime.


A crime, you don't give a..
You don't care about the consequences of your actions.


Damn, don't you want me ?
Do you not want to be with me anymore?


Well, I ain't some kinda..
I'm not the kind of person who will tolerate this treatment.


That's gonna stand for ya..
I won't let you treat me like this anymore.


It's like a kick in the..
Your behavior is like a physical blow to me.


Back, on the highway.
I'm moving on from this situation.


Why don't you get on and..
Why don't you move on too?


On with your life, you can..
You can start fresh and find happiness with someone else.


Get the hell outta..
Leave me alone and move on with your life.


That's what I say !!
That's all I have to say on the matter.




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