Vengeance
Carly Simon
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That's dangerous driving baby, The policeman said. I can smell the passion Of another man on your breath I could give you life, get you back for what I saw That's vengeance he said, that's the law You throw your misdemeanors right up in my face The kind of man I am, I got to put you right in your lace I should lock you up, get you back for what I saw That's vengeance he said, that's the law That's vengeance, Oh that's vengeance Yeah that's vengeance he said, that's the law You've taken your half out of the middle Time and time again But now I'm damned if I'll give you and itch Till I get even She said: Just because you're stronger And you hold it over me I'll put the pedal to the floor, And prove to you that I'm free Though you've stopped me once again, It's not the end of the war It's vengeance she said, that's the law That's vengeance, that's vengeance she said, That's the law
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Written by: CARLY SIMON
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10 facts about this song
Release Date Fact"Vengeance" is a song by Carly Simon that was released in 1979.
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Album FactThis song is a part of her seventh studio album "Spy," which was released in the same year.
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Teaser Fact"Vengeance" is famous for being a teaser song, giving an insight into the entire album's theme and setting which leans towards convince, heartache, and deceit.
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Chart Rank FactThe single reached number 48 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart, and it's her last Top 50 hit to date.
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Song Writing FactCarly Simon wrote this song herself, like many of her other hits.
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Music Video FactA promotional music video was made for Vengeance, a first for Carly Simon.
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Television Appearance FactSimon performed "Vengeance" on the television series "The Midnight Special" in 1979, earning widespread acclaim for the performance.
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Song Interpretation Fact"Vengeance" is often viewed as a feminist anthem due to its theme of a woman seeking revenge against a man who wronged her.
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Backing Vocalists FactFamous Doobie Brothers members Patrick Simmons, Michael McDonald and Tiran Porter were backing vocalists on this song.
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Collaboration FactThe album "Spy" including the song "Vengeance" was well-known for its numerous collaborations with famous artists, such as the Doobie Brothers and James Taylor.
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