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Delayed Reaction
1,243
Pop
Delayed Reaction was released on October 4, 1982 by RCA/Legacy as a part of the album H2O
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AlbumH2O
Release DateOctober 4, 1982
LabelRCA/Legacy
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM146

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Daryl Hall
Daryl Hall
Background Vocals
G.E. Smith
G.E. Smith
Lead Guitar
John Oates
John Oates
Background Vocals
Mickey Curry
Mickey Curry
Drums
T-Bone Wolk
T-Bone Wolk
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Daryl Hall
Daryl Hall
Songwriter
John Oates
John Oates
Songwriter
Sara Allen
Sara Allen
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Daryl Hall & John Oates
Producer
Hugh Padgham
Hugh Padgham
Mixing Engineer
N KERNON
N KERNON
Co-Producer
Barry Harris
Barry Harris
Assistant Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Bruce Buchalter
Bruce Buchalter
Assistant Engineer
Michael Sommers-Abbott
Michael Sommers-Abbott
Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

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
Written by: Daryl Hall, John Oates, Sara Allen
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