Spiteful Child Songtext / Lyric

Spiteful Child

music by Elton John . lyrics by Bernie Taupin
album Jump Up 1982

I don't want to worry you none,
but I got the hurt on the run
I just cut out the poison
that was in me so long
watching you tear out my heart
only gave me the last laugh
watching you tear out your hair
is gonna be the best part

oh I've been shaken down by a spiteful child
I've slapped a worried frown on that evil smile
I've turned tables round and it drives you wild
oh you spiteful child

you'd better be ready to run
now I've got you under the gun
I put my money on vengeance
before this race had begun
breaking the spirit in me
only added to your conceit
playing you at your own game
is going to make it complete

oh I've been shaken down by a spiteful child
I've slapped a worried frown on that evil smile
I've turned tables round and it drives you wild
oh you spiteful child

don't want to worry you none,
but I got the hurt on the run
I just cut out the poison
that was in me so long
watching you tear out my heart
only gave me the last laugh
watching you tear out your hair
is gonna be the best part

oh I've been shaken down by a spiteful child
I've slapped a worried frown on that evil smile
I've turned tables round and it drives you wild
oh you spiteful child
spiteful
spiteful