Tights On My Boat
The Chicks Lyrics


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I hope you die peacefully in your sleep
Just kidding, I hope it hurts like you hurt me
I hope that when you think of me, you can't breathe
I hope you never find a sock to match the other one
Hey, will your dad pay your taxes now that I'm done?
I can promise you're not foolin' anyone

And you can tell the girl who left her tights on my boat
That she can have you now
Yeah, you can tell the girl who left her tights on my boat
That she can have you now

You're gonna get what you got coming to ya
You're gonna get what you got coming to ya
You're gonna get what you got coming to ya
You are, you are
You're gonna get what you got coming to ya
Can't be the first one to ever tell ya
You're gonna get what you got coming to ya
You are, you are

If it's the last thing I see
Yeah
If it's the last thing I see, oh, oh

Remember when you wouldn't come away with me
Sent your mom instead, yeah, that was a real thing
I should have known you were trouble
Just save myself from all the trouble
You came to visit on tour and you made me cry
Wouldn't speak to me for weeks and now I know why
Yeah

And you can tell the girl who left her tights on my boat
That she can have you now
Yeah, you can call her right now
And tell her that she can have you right now

You're gonna get what you got coming to ya
God, I won't be the last one to tell ya
You're gonna get what you got coming to ya
You are, you are
You're gonna get what you got coming to ya
Just 'cause I'm singing, don't let it fool ya
You're gonna get what you got coming to ya
You are, you are

If it's the last thing I see
Yeah
If it's the last thing I see
Hey, hey
The last thing I see

Ah, you're gonna get what you got coming
Get what you, get what you got coming
You're gonna get what you got coming
Get what you, get what you got coming
You're gonna get what you got coming
Get what you, get what you got coming
You're gonna get what you got coming




Get what you, get what you got coming
You're gonna get what you got coming

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Chicks' song "Tights On My Boat" express a mixture of anger, resentment, and ultimately empowerment after a painful breakup. The singer harbors intense feelings of betrayal and wishes ill upon their ex-partner. The opening lines, "I hope you die peacefully in your sleep / Just kidding, I hope it hurts like you hurt me," highlight the bitterness and desire for revenge.


The lyrics also express a sense of hope that the ex-partner will never be able to fully move on from their relationship. The line, "I hope that when you think of me, you can't breathe," illustrates the singer's desire for their ex to feel the same suffocating pain they experienced. They further wish for trivial inconveniences in the ex-partner's life, like never finding a matching sock, and taunt them about relying on their father for financial support.


The chorus emphasizes the idea that the ex has "won" the singer's former lover by telling the girl who left her tights on the singer's boat that she can have the ex. This serves as a declaration of moving on and finding closure.


Overall, the lyrics of "Tights On My Boat" resonate with those who have experienced the pain of betrayal and have found a way to embrace their own strength and resilience.


Line by Line Meaning

I hope you die peacefully in your sleep
I wish you a peaceful demise


Just kidding, I hope it hurts like you hurt me
Not really, I actually want you to experience the same pain you caused me


I hope that when you think of me, you can't breathe
I want you to feel breathless and suffocated when thoughts of me arise


I hope you never find a sock to match the other one
May you forever be plagued by an inability to find a matching sock


Hey, will your dad pay your taxes now that I'm done?
Now that our relationship is over, can your father take up the responsibility of paying your taxes?


I can promise you're not foolin' anyone
Rest assured, your deceptive behavior doesn't fool anyone


And you can tell the girl who left her tights on my boat
Inform the individual who forgot her tights on my boat


That she can have you now
She is welcome to have you, as you are no longer my concern


You're gonna get what you got coming to ya
You will face the consequences of your actions


Can't be the first one to ever tell ya
I can't possibly be the first person to inform you of this


If it's the last thing I see
Even if it is the final sight I behold


Remember when you wouldn't come away with me
Recall the time when you refused to accompany me


Sent your mom instead, yeah, that was a real thing
You opted to send your mother in your place, which was a genuine occurrence


I should have known you were trouble
I should have recognized that you were a source of trouble


Just save myself from all the trouble
I should have protected myself from the difficulties you brought


You came to visit on tour and you made me cry
During your visit on tour, you brought me to tears


Wouldn't speak to me for weeks and now I know why
You deliberately avoided communicating with me for weeks, and now I understand the reason behind it


And you can call her right now
Feel free to contact her immediately


And tell her that she can have you right now
Inform her that she is now welcome to possess you


God, I won't be the last one to tell ya
I can guarantee that I won't be the final person to inform you


Just 'cause I'm singing, don't let it fool ya
Just because I'm expressing this through song, don't be deceived


If it's the last thing I see
Even if it is the final sight I behold


Ah, you're gonna get what you got coming
Indeed, you will receive what you deserve


Get what you, get what you got coming
Reap the consequences of your actions




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emily Robison, Jack Antonoff, Julia Michaels, Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines

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@spaceycasey69

Used to be a Chick fan because they made good old fashioned country music and made it well. Now, I live them because they're putting out songs I can relate to as a person with emotions who has been through the kind of shit that their new songs are about. I will listen to these ladies forever and probably never be disappointed.

@tudormiller8898

Putting the Country but into Country music in 2020.

@kayteberry3701

Operative words "old fashioned". C'mon, catch up!!!!!

@jenniferwellman5311

I would say they’ve 100% evolved. This album is probably one of the best works of art and music that I’ve ever heard coming out of them. Which means that maybe you need to go through some pain in order to come through to the other side. Whole!!!!!

@melissacooper9157

Spacey Casey... Couldn't agree with you more! I am a forever fan. IMO they have never had a bad album. Every one of them are fantastic!

@chuckmcgillen9897

I am SO GLAD someone pissed Natalie Maines off! Entire album is 🔥! Every song speaks to me! ❤❤❤

@Pancakeshouse85

Dude... you really hurt her. Jesus. Hope this album sells millions.

@Hollins23

I love your comment. He really did hurt her, and crush her hopes/ dreams for their family. Now, she's making lemonade from those lemons that Adrian gave her! Go, Natalie!

@Hollins23

I hope it sells 100 million! :)

@Media-ep8rh

She said in an interview it's not about him.

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