In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I saw it in the news
you told me they were wrong
and I stood up for you
cause I believed you were the one
you had all the chances in the world
to let me know the truth
what the hell's wrong with you?
[Bridge]
are you even listening when I talk to you
do you even care what I'm going through
your eyes stare and they're staring right through me
you're right there but its like you never knew me
[Chorus]
do you even know how much it hurt
that you gave up on me to be with her
revenge is sweeter than you ever were
I'm so mad at you right now
and I can't even find the words
and you're on the way down
I can't wait to see you burn
you try to make me hate that girl
when I should be hating you
what the hell's wrong with you
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
revenge is sweeter than you ever were
nothing can save you now that it's over
I guess that you'll find out when you're no one
don't say you're sorry now 'cause I just don't care
nothing can save you now, nothing
nothing can save you now, nothing
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
revenge is sweeter than you ever were
you told me they were wrong
and I stood up for you
cause I believed you were the one
you had all the chances in the world
to let me know the truth
what the hell's wrong with you?
[Bridge]
are you even listening when I talk to you
do you even care what I'm going through
your eyes stare and they're staring right through me
you're right there but its like you never knew me
[Chorus]
do you even know how much it hurt
that you gave up on me to be with her
revenge is sweeter than you ever were
I'm so mad at you right now
and I can't even find the words
and you're on the way down
I can't wait to see you burn
you try to make me hate that girl
when I should be hating you
what the hell's wrong with you
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
revenge is sweeter than you ever were
nothing can save you now that it's over
I guess that you'll find out when you're no one
don't say you're sorry now 'cause I just don't care
nothing can save you now, nothing
nothing can save you now, nothing
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
revenge is sweeter than you ever were
Lyrics submitted by dontwasteyoursong
Revenge Is Sweeter (Than You Ever Were) Lyrics as written by Jessica Origliasso Tobias Gad
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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"do you even know how much that hurt. that you gave up on me to be with her."
the veronicas are too good.