This song was originally written by a guy called Peter Gutteridge. He was one of the founders of the "Dunedin Sound" a musical scene in the south of New Zealand in the early 80s. From there it was covered by "The Clean" one of the early bands of that scene (he had originally been a member of in it's early days, writing a couple of their best early songs). The Dunedin sound, and the Clean became popular on american college radio in the mid to late 80s. I guess Yo La Tengo heard that version.
Great version of a great song,
Take another shot - from a million miles away
No one puts a spell on my heart
Just remember - remember what they say
I guess you best start
It's best to beware
The losers revenge
Swim with the sharks - sinking out of the way
No one gets their teeth into my heart
I can see that it's not far away
I see a clear spot
It's best to beware
Things never change
It's given me something
The losers revenge
Take your best shot - I'll kick it out of the way
No one puts a hole in my heart
Find another victim to put on display
I guess you best start
Taking it down
These things never change
It's best to beware
Of a loser's revenge
No one puts a spell on my heart
Just remember - remember what they say
I guess you best start
It's best to beware
The losers revenge
Swim with the sharks - sinking out of the way
No one gets their teeth into my heart
I can see that it's not far away
I see a clear spot
It's best to beware
Things never change
It's given me something
The losers revenge
Take your best shot - I'll kick it out of the way
No one puts a hole in my heart
Find another victim to put on display
I guess you best start
Taking it down
These things never change
It's best to beware
Of a loser's revenge
Lyrics submitted by bigcrazysix
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