Cheat on You
Love's Retribution: A Sneaky Game of Hearts
Lyrics
You’ve been walkin’ around with a spring in your step for a couple weeks
The person has been visibly happy or content recently.
I know what it means and I bet you think I’ll turn the other cheek
The speaker understands the reason behind the happiness and anticipates being disregarded or forgiven.
Yeah I know you’ve been sneakin’ around, I can tell
The speaker is aware of the partner's secretive behavior.
You don’t know what you started, boy, I wish you well
Conveys a warning or a sense of consequences starting due to the partner's actions.
‘Cause two can play at this game, honey
The speaker is ready to retaliate in the same manner as their partner.
Laced up my sneakers and I’m gonna give you a run for your money
Preparation to engage in the same behavior as the partner.
If you cheat on me, I’ll cheat right back
A declaration that if the partner cheats, the speaker will reciprocate.
Won’t sit around, ain’t got time for that
The speaker won't wait around if the partner cheats.
I ain’t no stand-by-your-man kinda lady; won’t play the fool if I see you actin’ shady
The speaker won't be loyal if the partner acts suspiciously.
No, you know what I’ll do
Emphasizes determination and commitment to retaliatory actions.
If you cheat on me, I’ll cheat on you
Reiteration that cheating will be met with reciprocal behavior.
Don’t think I didn’t notice that lipstick on your collar yesterday
An observation of evidence suggesting the partner's infidelity.
Or how every time you read a new text you’ve gotta turn away
Noticing suspicious behavior when the partner receives messages.
Baby I ain’t blind I see it on your face
Asserting awareness of the partner's guilt or actions.
And if you weren’t so dense, you’d look at me and see the same
Implying that the partner should recognize the same behavior in the speaker.
‘Cause two can play at this game, honey
Reiteration of the intention to reciprocate actions.
Laced up my sneakers and I’m gonna give you a run for your money
Preparation and determination to match the partner's behavior.
If you cheat on me, I’ll cheat right back
Reaffirmation of the intention to retaliate if cheated on.
Won’t sit around, ain’t got time for that
The speaker won't wait or waste time if the partner cheats.
I ain’t no stand-by-your-man kinda lady; won’t play the fool if I see you actin’ shady
Rejection of traditional loyalty if the partner acts suspiciously.
No, you know what I’ll do
Emphasizes determination and commitment to retaliatory actions.
If you cheat on me, I’ll cheat on you
Reiteration that cheating will be met with reciprocal behavior.
Make no mistake, yeah honey, I’m leavin’
Asserting the decision to leave the relationship.
But before I do that, I’m gonna get even
Intention to take revenge before leaving.
If you cheat on me, I’ll cheat right back
Reaffirmation of retaliation if cheated on.
Won’t sit around, ain’t got time for that
The speaker won't hesitate to reciprocate if cheated on.
I ain’t no stand-by-your-man kinda lady; won’t play the fool if I see you actin’ shady
Rejecting blind loyalty if the partner behaves suspiciously.
No, you know what I’ll do
Emphasizes determination and commitment to retaliatory actions.
If you cheat on me, I’ll cheat on you
Reiteration that cheating will be met with reciprocal behavior.
If you cheat on me, watch and see, I’ll cheat on you
Final warning that reciprocal cheating will occur if the partner cheats.
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