Lyrics
Payback
Introduction to the theme of "Payback."
Payback's for kids and you say that
Payback is for immature individuals, and you acknowledge that.
I act like a kid but
Acknowledging a childish behavior despite claims to the contrary.
It's 4:45 in the mornin'
Describing the early morning hour.
Yelling at the top of our god damn voices
Engaging in loud arguments, possibly with a partner.
We both know it's wrong but we're actin'
Awareness of wrongdoing but still participating.
Tend to get along, you're an actress
Reference to the other person as an actress, possibly insincere.
Keep the high horses in the stable
Advising to keep arrogance in check.
There's a dish served cold on the table
Mention of a metaphorical dish served as retaliation.
Payback
Reiteration of the theme of "Payback."
You're full of it and you say that
Accusation of insincerity regarding intentions.
To fuck with my head but
Attempting to mess with the mind.
You know that I got a thick skull
Acknowledging resilience despite attempts to manipulate.
It'll be the death of me, oh, I don't listen
Ignoring advice, possibly leading to self-destructive behavior.
Is this what revenge really taste like
Questioning the true nature and satisfaction of revenge.
I lost all my friends to the nightlife
Loss of friends due to a nightlife lifestyle.
Well baby let's get numb
Proposal to numb the pain through some means.
'Cause I can't run from all of this no more
Feeling trapped, unable to escape from challenges.
I want payback
Expressing a desire for revenge.
Heart attack served in a wine glass, now I can't relax
Describing a severe emotional impact, making relaxation difficult.
Give me one more god damn minute
Requesting a brief respite from the situation.
I just need one more god damn minute
Reiterating the need for a short break.
Could you last a day in my position?
Challenging the other person's ability to endure a day in one's position.
Understand the pain, you're dismissin'
Highlighting the dismissal of one's pain by others.
Oh, but you can't change, you're a statue
Comparing someone to a statue, implying emotional rigidity.
You can't beat me down to amuse you
Asserting resistance against being beaten down for entertainment.
Payback
Reiteration of the theme of "Payback."
Payback's a bitch
Describing payback as unfavorable and harsh.
And you say that
Accusation of acting in a manner considered offensive.
I act like a bitch but
Acknowledging a perceived negative behavior.
It's 4:45 and I'm leavin'
Indicating departure at an early morning hour.
I lost all the air in my lungs to the screamin'
Loss of breath due to intense shouting.
I lost all the love in my heart to the demons
Loss of love and emotional struggles with inner demons.
I lost all the things that I use to believe in
Loss of belief in previously held values.
I lost everything for no god damn reason
Expressing frustration over losing everything without a clear reason.
Payback
Reiteration of the theme of "Payback."
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