You’ve been set up one too many times
The perfect victim for the perfect crime
You left yourself wide open to the pain
So close your eyes now
You’re out walkin’ in the rain
You’ve got a burning desire to be The Victim
You’re bleeding from the soul
You’re hurting from the heart
Things you can’t be told are gonna tear you apart
Your choice of lovers, never very bright
Your father worried, but even he gave up the fight
You always think their hearts are made of gold
And you’re the savior, to coax the warmth out of the cold
You’ve got a burning desire to be The Victim
You’re bleeding from the soul
You’re hurting from the heart
Things you can’t be told are gonna tear you apart
Cause you’re The Victim
Break the pattern, you’ve gotta break away
Break the pattern before it gets too late
You’ve got a burning desire to be The Victim
You’re bleeding from the soul
You’re hurting from the heart
Things you’re never told are gonna tear you apart
Cause you’re The Victim
- Neil: This started off as a lyric that was supposed to be a little heavier because of it’s heavy metal overtones. It’s lighter than it actually comes off. It’s just about people I love.
From the album(s): Get Nervous and Pat Benatar - The Very Best of Vol. 2
Author(s): Neil Geraldo & Billy Steinberg
Time: 4:41
Copyright: @Copyright 1982 by Billy Steinberg, Neil T. Geraldo
Song lyrics checked for accuracy with Pat Benatar's Music Anthology