Revenge
W.R.3 Lyrics

In "Revenge," W.R.3 explores the theme of betrayal and retaliation. The lyrics depict the sudden realization that someone has poisoned the life they hoped to live, leaving them in a panicked state. The singer feels like they were set up to be slaughtered, like a lamb by a farmer's daughter, and they question the credibility of the gospel. However, the singer is not one to simply accept their fate and let their betrayer get away with it. Instead, they choose to live well as the best form of revenge. They refuse to spin in circles, letting the bones thrown to them by the betrayer choke them out.

The singer seems to be addressing their betrayer directly, questioning where they went and who was chasing them. The singer asserts their power and independence, declaring that history will set them free and that the future belongs to them. They call out their betrayer's talking points and insist that they don't even rate a footnote in the singer's life anymore. In the final verse, the singer forgives but does not forget, leaving the betrayer to work out their own argument while the camera rolls.

One interesting fact about "Revenge" is that it was released on the album "And Then Like Lions," which was funded entirely by a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $110,000. Additionally, the album was produced by Grammy-winning producer Tom Schick, who has also worked with artists like Wilco and Ryan Adams.

Another interesting fact is that W.R.3 is actually the solo project of William R. Knauer, who is also a member of the band The Lone Bellow. "Revenge" was the first track released under the W.R.3 moniker.

The song's music video features a group of dancers performing a contemporary routine that echoes the themes of the lyrics. The video was directed by Rachael Miller and choreographed by Emily Greenwell.

"Revenge" has been described as a mix of Americana, indie rock, and post-punk, and has been compared to artists like Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen.

The opening line of the song, "It's only when your poison spins into the life you hoped to live," was inspired by a line from Sylvia Plath's poem "Mad Girl's Love Song."

In interviews, Knauer has described "Revenge" as a song about taking control of one's life after feeling powerless.

The song has been featured in multiple TV shows, including an episode of "Lucifer" and an episode of "The Blacklist."

"Revenge" was one of the top tracks on W.R.3's "And Then Like Lions" album, receiving critical acclaim for its energetic sound and poignant lyrics.

As of now, the chords for "Revenge" from W.R.3 are not publicly available.