Deal With It
You're Pretty Lyrics
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I'm hoping you'll change but its always a matter of time
Everyone loves you their dear little clown they smile when they say that they want you around but I know the real you the one sweet but cruel the blindfold is off and now I see can you feel it coming over me
Lying and cheating and fucking and praying forgiving yourself for the wrong you have caused to me and to others we're standing much taller the blindfolds are off and now we see can you feel it
Are you ready for what your on no pleading can undo the damage you've done you taught me to be strong then turned astray now don't you see you gotta deal with fate
These lyrics from "Deal With It" by You're Pretty showcase the pain, frustration, and betrayal felt by the songwriter in a relationship. The first line expresses the hopelessness of trying to keep someone who ultimately chooses to leave. The use of the term "sick little fuck" betrays the deep anger felt by the songwriter towards their former partner. The second line speaks to the fact that the songwriter holds onto hope, but recognizes that their partner will likely not change. The third line reveals the way that the partner is perceived by others, as a beloved "clown" who can do no wrong. The songwriter reveals that they see the real them, someone who is both sweet and cruel.
The fourth line of the first stanza introduces the idea of a blindfold. The blindfold is a symbol of the way that the partner was able to hide their true nature from the songwriter. However, now the blindfold is off and the songwriter can see the truth. The second stanza talks about lying, cheating, and betrayal. The use of the words "lying and cheating and fucking and praying" conveys the sense of hurt and abandonment felt by the songwriter. However, there is also a sense of empowerment, as the songwriter declares that they are standing "much taller" and can see clearly now that the blindfolds are off. The final line of the stanza tells the partner that they must "deal with fate" and the consequences of their actions.
Overall, "Deal With It" is a powerful song about the pain and betrayal of a relationship, but also about the strength that can be found in standing up for oneself and facing the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
I give you a reason to stay and you leave you sick little fuck its like some strange disease taunting and twisting and turning around
Despite giving the person a reason to stay, they leave and the singer feels insulted and hurt, as if the situation was taunting them like a twisted disease.
I'm hoping you'll change but its always a matter of time
The singer hopes the person will change, but understands that it may not happen for a while.
Everyone loves you their dear little clown they smile when they say that they want you around but I know the real you the one sweet but cruel the blindfold is off and now I see can you feel it coming over me
While everyone thinks the person is loveable, the singer sees past the facade and knows the person's true nature. The singer has had an epiphany and can now see things clearly, wondering if the person can feel it too.
Lying and cheating and fucking and praying forgiving yourself for the wrong you have caused to me and to others we're standing much taller the blindfolds are off and now we see can you feel it
The person has done wrong by both the singer and others. The singer and others have forgiven them, but they will still need to live with their actions. The singer and others are now aware of their true nature and wonder if the person is too.
Are you ready for what your on no pleading can undo the damage you've done you taught me to be strong then turned astray now don't you see you gotta deal with fate
The person should be prepared for the consequences of their actions, as no amount of begging can undo the hurt they caused. The person taught the singer to be strong, but then let them down. The person needs to take responsibility for their actions and deal with what's coming to them.
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V1nce but gay
Thank you so much for this I thought I had lost them forever. My cd was destroyed and they broke up:( They were absolutely amazing live as well.