Delayed Reaction

You strike a low blow

You fight a dirty fight

Right to the heart

You're putting me away



Time was movin' slow

But I was in control

There were so many things

I should've said



But couldn't think of one word

Delayed reaction, oh yeah

First I was ashamed

Then I was inflamed

I wanted to hurt you



Saidthat delayed reaction, oh no

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

First I was ashamed

And then I was inflamed

I wanted to hurt you



Say that delayed reaction, oh no

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

Oh, 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 you

(Delayed reaction, oh no)

Just let the love blow

You've had a dirty fight



(Delayed reaction, oh yeah)

What good is saying

I lost my head, I didn't mean it, girl

(Delayed reaction, oh no)

Ooh baby, ooh baby

I can't imagine why

You wanna let it go



(Delayed reaction, oh yeah)

Ooh and the boy's so fine

And I'm twice the fool

(Delayed reaction, oh no)

I can't imagine why