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John Prine Sweet Revenge Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8.31/10 [16 votes]Album: Sweet Revenge / Original Release Date: 1973Genre: RockSong Duration: 2 min 41 sec
JOHN PRINE
- Sweet Revenge Lyrics / with translationsI got kicked off Noah's Ark.
I turn my cheek to unkind remarks.
There was two of everything, but one of me.
And when the rains came tumbling down, held my breath and I stood my ground.
And I watched that ship go sailing, out to sea.
Chorus:
Take it back, take it back, oh no, you can't say that.
All of my friends, are not dead or in jail.
Through rock and through stone, the black wind still moans.
Sweet revenge.
Sweet revenge.
Without fail.
I caught an aisle seat on a plane, drove an English teacher half insane.
Making up jokes about bicycle spokes and red balloons.
So I called up my local DJ, and he didn't have a lot to say
But the radio has learned all of my favorite tunes.
Chorus:
Take it back,
Take it back,
Oh no, you can't say that.
All of my friends, are not dead or in jail.
Through rock and through stone, the black wind still moans.
Sweet revenge.
Sweet revenge.
Without fail.
The white meat is on the run, and the dark meat is far too done.
And the milkman left me a note yesterday.
"get out of this town by noon", you're coming on way too soon and besides that we never liked you anyway.
Chorus:
Take it back,
Take it back,
Oh no, you can't say that.
All of my friends, are not dead or in jail.
Through rock and through stone, the black wind still moans.
Sweet revenge.
Sweet revenge.
Without fail.
I turn my cheek to unkind remarks.
There was two of everything, but one of me.
And when the rains came tumbling down, held my breath and I stood my ground.
And I watched that ship go sailing, out to sea.
Chorus:
Take it back, take it back, oh no, you can't say that.
All of my friends, are not dead or in jail.
Through rock and through stone, the black wind still moans.
Sweet revenge.
Sweet revenge.
Without fail.
I caught an aisle seat on a plane, drove an English teacher half insane.
Making up jokes about bicycle spokes and red balloons.
So I called up my local DJ, and he didn't have a lot to say
But the radio has learned all of my favorite tunes.
Take it back,
Take it back,
Oh no, you can't say that.
All of my friends, are not dead or in jail.
Through rock and through stone, the black wind still moans.
Sweet revenge.
Sweet revenge.
Without fail.
The white meat is on the run, and the dark meat is far too done.
And the milkman left me a note yesterday.
"get out of this town by noon", you're coming on way too soon and besides that we never liked you anyway.
Chorus:
Take it back,
Take it back,
Oh no, you can't say that.
All of my friends, are not dead or in jail.
Through rock and through stone, the black wind still moans.
Sweet revenge.
Sweet revenge.
Without fail.
Facts about Sweet Revenge
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Sweet Revenge is written and performed by John Prine.
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It is first released in 1973 as part of John Prine's album "Sweet Revenge" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Sweet Revenge by John Prine tells the story of a resilient character who seeks to take revenge after experiencing rejection and difficult times. The term 'sweet revenge' serves as a metaphor that represents the process of seeking justice after someone has been unjustly treated. The lyrics of Sweet revenge focus on expressing five main emotions which include anger, angst, empowerment, despair and heartbreak. The song establishes rejection and isolation as essential elements which drive the listener to experience both defiant behavior and feelings of loss, despair, revenge and rebellion. The lyrics describe revengeful acts while mentioning friends who have died or gone to prison and display dark visual elements which might be inappropriate for children. The film contains material that requires a PG-13 rating because its content includes mature elements and disturbing scenes which parents need to understand.
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Sweet Revenge falls under the genre Rock.
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Sweet Revenge song length is 2 minutes and 41 seconds.
Who wrote Sweet Revenge lyrics?
Sweet Revenge is written and performed by John Prine.
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When was Sweet Revenge released?
It is first released in 1973 as part of John Prine's album "Sweet Revenge" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Sweet Revenge lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Sweet Revenge by John Prine tells the story of a resilient character who seeks to take revenge after experiencing rejection and difficult times. The term 'sweet revenge' serves as a metaphor that represents the process of seeking justice after someone has been unjustly treated. The lyrics of Sweet revenge focus on expressing five main emotions which include anger, angst, empowerment, despair and heartbreak. The song establishes rejection and isolation as essential elements which drive the listener to experience both defiant behavior and feelings of loss, despair, revenge and rebellion. The lyrics describe revengeful acts while mentioning friends who have died or gone to prison and display dark visual elements which might be inappropriate for children. The film contains material that requires a PG-13 rating because its content includes mature elements and disturbing scenes which parents need to understand.
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Which genre is Sweet Revenge?
Sweet Revenge falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Sweet Revenge?
Sweet Revenge song length is 2 minutes and 41 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by musixmatch2Songwriter(s): John Prine
Record Label(s): 1973 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc for the world outside of the United States
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