Delayed Reaction Daryl Hall & John Oates

[Verse 1]
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

[Chorus]
Delayed reaction, oh yeah
At first I was ashamed, 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

[Verse 2]
There 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, I had to blow you off
I couldn't stand it having you around
I couldn't stand the sound, no

[Chorus]
Delayed reaction, oh yeah
At first I was ashamed, 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