Delayed Reaction

You strike a low blow, you fight a dirty fight

Right to the heart, you're putting me away

Time was moving slow, but I was in control

There were so many things I should've said

But I couldn't think of one word

(Delayed reaction) oh, yeah

At first, I was ashamed

And then, I was inflamed

I wanted to hurt you

Say that delayed reaction, oh, no

At first, I was alright

And then, I had to fight

I wanted to hurt you, I wanted to hurt you, so

It was a backlash, no, I couldn't let it pass

I was so mad, I couldn't keep it down

I made it real tough, ooh, I had to blow you off

I couldn't stand it having you around

I couldn't stand the sound, no

(Delayed reaction) oh, yeah

At first, I was ashamed

And then, I was inflamed

I wanted to hurt you

Say that delayed reaction, oh, no

At first, I was alright

And then, I had to fight with you

I wanted to hurt you, I wanted to hurt you, so

But if the rage is right

Well, you would better be wrong

'Cause if I force a fight

Well, then I'm twice a fool

Ooh, I could've listened more

Was that what you were waiting for?

I can't imagine why, I can't imagine why

I can't imagine why you'd wanna let it go

I didn't wanna blow, but

(Delayed reaction) oh, yeah

At first, I was ashamed

And then, I was inflamed

I wanted to hurt you

Say that delayed reaction, oh, no

At first, I was alright

And then, I had to fight with you

I wanted to hurt you, so

(Delayed reaction, oh, yeah)

Ooh, I had to fight, fight, fight with you

(Delayed reaction, oh, no)

You strike a low blow, you fight a dirty fight

(Delayed reaction, oh, yeah)

What could I say? I lost my head, I didn't mean it, girl

(Delayed reaction, oh, no) ooh, baby, ooh, baby

I can't imagine why you'd wanna let it go

(Delayed reaction, oh, yeah) ooh, yeah

And if I force a fight, then I'm twice a fool

(Delayed reaction, oh, no)

I can't imagine why, I can't imagine why