Romper Stomper
Love's Irony: A Tale of Heartbreak and Defiance
Lyrics
("Evil" Kevin La Bounty ©1996)
This song, titled "Evil," is authored by Kevin La Bounty in 1996.
This is my history...
The singer is expressing their personal history or life experiences.
I find someone who blows my mind...
The singer discovers someone who captivates them emotionally or intellectually.
And then they always say to me, "I..."
People often express an inability to understand or connect with the singer.
"I... can not see you..."
The repeated rejection theme continues with someone saying they can't see the singer.
This is my tragedy...
The singer characterizes their experiences as tragic.
I find someone and think she's mine...
The singer perceives someone as a potential romantic partner.
And when she leaves, I always say, "I..."
Upon separation, the singer expresses a desire to see the person again.
"I... want to see you..."
Similar to line 5, the person denies the possibility of being seen by the singer.
This is the irony...
The singer reflects on the ironic nature of their experiences.
I find someone who's warm and kind...
The singer finds someone who is warm and kind.
And now I always say to them, "I..."
Despite positive qualities, the singer expresses an inability to be with the person.
"I... can't be with you..."
Similar to line 5 and 9, the singer faces rejection, unable to be with the person.
Because my history...
A repetition of the singer's historical pattern of being attracted to someone who rejects them.
I find someone who blows my mind...
Reiteration of the singer finding someone who captures their interest.
And then they always say to me, "I..."
Similar to lines 4 and 17, the singer encounters rejection, unable to be seen by the person.
"I... can not see you..."
Continued theme of rejection, reinforcing the singer's struggle to be noticed.
Screw with my mind!
An expression of frustration, possibly directed towards those who have rejected the singer.
Do as you'd like!
An invitation or permission for others to manipulate or mistreat the singer emotionally.
I know all about your kind!
The singer claims knowledge about a certain type of behavior, possibly referring to the rejection experienced.
Know you're a fool!
Labeling someone as a fool, potentially expressing disdain for those who have hurt the singer.
Toy with emotion!
Suggesting manipulation of the singer's emotions by others.
Pull all my strings!
A metaphorical expression of being controlled or influenced by others.
Won't get the best of me!
Asserting resilience, refusing to let others have control over the singer's emotions.
Can't have my last bit of sanity!
The singer values their remaining sanity and is determined to protect it from external influences.
Hey girl, how bout' we get together?
The singer suggests a potential romantic interest or interaction.
You're pretty nuff' to be my ex-girlfriend!
Humorous or ironic statement about the person's attractiveness, possibly an ex-girlfriend.
How bout' we both fall madly in love?
Expressing a desire for mutual, intense love, perhaps in contrast to past experiences.
If you can't, maybe you could just pretend!
Suggesting a willingness to accept pretense or deception if genuine love is unattainable.
I'd rather see you drown! (x4)
An intense expression of dislike or resentment, wishing harm upon the person.
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