You Asked for It
Embrace the Consequences: Mercyful Fate's Dark Tale of Desperation and Retribution
Lyrics
Oh, I'll tell you everything I do
Expressing willingness to disclose all actions and details.
We're going to talk at the moon
Planning to engage in a conversation under the moon.
You've said enough, too easily gave up
Criticizing someone for talking too much and easily giving up.
I'll smash you, you'll look like a stranger
Threatening physical harm, suggesting a violent confrontation.
You're young and scared
Describing someone as young and frightened.
No one hears, no one cares
Emphasizing a lack of attention or concern from others.
Shout out with your gun
Encouraging aggression, possibly metaphorical with "shout out with your gun."
It's time to surrender
Indicating it's time to give up or admit defeat.
You still will be burned
Despite surrendering, consequences and punishment will still occur.
You're sick and tender
Describing someone as both ill and delicate.
You asked for it, every time in prayer
Blaming the listener for their predicament, possibly religiously framed.
I'll smash you, you'll look just like a stranger
Reiterating the threat of violence and its aftermath.
Oh what a love to be young and scared
Reflecting on the challenges and emotions of being young and scared in love.
No one hears, no one gives
Highlighting a sense of isolation, with no one hearing or caring.
A damn
Expressing frustration at the lack of empathy or concern from others.
Oh you asked for it, you won't get no mercy [X3]
Repeatedly emphasizing that the listener brought this situation upon themselves and won't receive mercy.
Oh little girl your pain is now
Addressing a young girl, warning her of imminent pain.
Your eyes will "your mouth" (I was not able to figure out this whole line)
Unclear due to a missing part in the lyrics.
Oh little girl you're about to be burned
Reiterating the impending harm to the young girl.
Oh little girl come and meet the devil
Inviting the girl to confront evil or a dark force.
Oh I'll tell you everything I do
Repeating the willingness to disclose all actions and details.
We're going to talk at the moon
Revisiting the idea of conversing under the moon.
You asked for it, every time in prayer
Recalling the blame on the listener in a possibly religious context.
I'll smash you, you'll look just like a stranger
Reiterating the threat of violence and its transformative effect.
No one hears
Emphasizing a lack of attention or hearing from others.
No one gives
Repeating the idea that no one cares or gives attention.
A damn
Reiterating frustration at the lack of empathy or concern from others.
Oh you asked for it, you won't get no mercy [X3]
Repeatedly emphasizing the absence of mercy for the listener.
Oh no
Indicating a negative outcome for the listener.
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