What You Deserve
Theory Of A Dead Man Lyrics
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You can never get the best of me
Well I've never been to California
And I'll never care if I get there anyway
Don't ever lose your morals
Since I could never fill that hole
And I never burned your letters
When you get what you deserve
You try to take control
You can never get the best of me
Well I've never been to Tijuana
And I never care if I get there anyway
You never lost your marbles
Since I could never fill that hole
And I never burned your letters
But I think I'll like you better
When you get what you deserve
Give it some time to sink in
Just give me some time to figure it out
Just give me some time to think here
Just give it some time
And you'll get what you deserve
You'll get what you deserve, you'll get what you deserve
You'll get what you deserve, you'll get what's coming
You'll get what you deserve, you'll get what you deserve
You'll get what you deserve, you'll get what's coming
You'll get what's coming
Give it some time to sink in
Just give me some time to figure it out
Just give me some time to think here
Just give it some time and
You'll get what you deserve
The lyrics of "What You Deserve" by Theory Of A Dead Man seem to be directed towards someone who has tried to take control of the singer's life. The lyrics make it clear that though the person attempted to control and influence the singer, they have never been able to truly get the best of them. The singer states that they do not have any interest in travelling to California or Tijuana and that they do not care if they get there or not. This seems to suggest that the person who has attempted to control them may have been pushing them to go to these places or do things they were not interested in.
The chorus of the song reveals the deeper meaning - the singer looks forward to the day when the person who has been trying to take control of their life gets what they deserve. The singer points out that the person they are speaking to has not lost their morals and that the singer could never fill the hole in their life, which seems to suggest that the person has been hurt in some way in the past, and this is their way of seeking control.
The lyrics of "What You Deserve" reveal a desire for justice in the face of control and manipulation. The song is a reminder that actions have consequences, and that people should treat others with fairness and respect. The singer hopes that the person they are singing to will one day get what they deserve, and that this will bring a sense of closure to the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
You try to string me up
You attempt to manipulate or control me
You can never get the best of me
You will not succeed in overcoming me
Well I've never been to California
I have never visited the state of California
And I'll never care if I get there anyway
It is of no importance to me whether or not I ever go there
Don't ever lose your morals
It is important to maintain one's principles and values
Since I could never fill that hole
I cannot provide what you are looking for or missing
And I never burned your letters
I did not destroy any written communication you sent to me
But I think I'll like you better
I will have a more favorable opinion of you
When you get what you deserve
When you face the consequences of your actions or behavior
You try to take control
You attempt to exercise authority or command over me
You never lost your marbles
You have not become unbalanced or irrational
Well I've never been to Tijuana
I have never traveled to the city of Tijuana
And I never care if I get there anyway
I have no interest in going there
Give it some time to sink in
Take some time to consider and comprehend the situation
Just give me some time to figure it out
Allow me time to analyze and understand the situation
Just give me some time to think here
Permit me to reflect and contemplate the situation
Just give it some time
Allow time to pass in order to reach a resolution or outcome
And you'll get what you deserve
Eventually, you will face the consequences of your actions
You'll get what you deserve, you'll get what's coming
You will receive the consequences or punishment equal to your actions
You'll get what's coming
You will face the just results of your behavior
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID J. BRENNER, DEAN HENNING BACK, TIMOTHY R. HART, TYLER PATRICK CONNOLLY
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