Revenge
The New Amsterdams Lyrics


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So tell me everything
Don't leave minor details out
Come clean
Quit trying to sell me out

Revenge
I take your hints
It's all I have

Revenge
Once you forget
I'll be back again

Blind, blood brother's bond
Was a lie, now I know what's right
Good God
How do you sleep at night?

Revenge
I take your hints
It's all I have

Revenge
Once you forget
I'll be back again




Once you forget
I'll be back again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The New Amsterdams's song Revenge speak about the betrayal of a close friend or a brother, who has sold out the singer. The singer demands to know the truth and urges the person to come clean and not leave out any minor details. The betrayal has shaken the singer, and he seeks revenge. He takes the hints dropped by the betrayer and vows to come back stronger once he forgets about the hurt from the betrayal. The singer also questions the betrayer's conscience and wonders how he can sleep at night after betraying someone who trusted him.


The song is an excellent portrayal of betrayal and its aftermath. It captures the strong emotions of anger, hurt, and a deep sense of loss that comes with deception. The lyrics are relatable and evoke a sense of empathy for the singer. It also shows that revenge may not always bring solace, but the desire for revenge is a natural response to betrayal.


Line by Line Meaning

So tell me everything
Be completely honest with me and don't hold anything back


Don't leave minor details out
Include every little bit of information, no matter how insignificant it may seem


Come clean
Admit to any wrongdoings or deceitful actions


Quit trying to sell me out
Stop attempting to betray or sabotage me


Revenge I take your hints It's all I have
I am seeking revenge on you and I am paying close attention to any small clues or indications that may help me achieve it. It's my only focus at the moment.


Once you forget I'll be back again
If you ever let your guard down and forget about what you've done to me, I will come back and seek revenge once more.


Blind, blood brother's bond Was a lie, now I know what's right
The close, trusting relationship we once had as 'blood brothers' was based on a falsehood. Now that I know the truth, I am certain that seeking revenge is the right thing to do.


Good God How do you sleep at night?
I am outraged and disgusted by your actions and can't understand how you can live with yourself knowing what you've done.




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