Tables Will Turn Todd Rundgren

"Tables Will Turn" by Todd Rundgren, released in 1978, is a #Rock song that explores themes of revenge and the cyclical nature of relationships. The lyrics convey a sense of empowerment as the narrator anticipates a shift in power dynamics. Musically, it features Rundgren's signature blend of rock and pop elements. The song reflects the era's introspective songwriting and has influenced artists exploring similar themes of resilience.

[Intro 1]
Water, water everywhere and not a place to stand
My foundation rests on bedrock
But the bedrock rests on shifting sand

[Verse 1]
Once the jungle gave way to the streets
Now the city's a jungle again
Every time that the cycle completes
It's just like nothing ever had changed

[Chorus 1]
Tables will turn, tables will turn, tables will turn
Tables can turn

[Verse 2]
It was always my hope to repay
All those favors that you would endow
Though I took what I could yesterday
Where's the crumbs when I'm so hungry now?

[Chorus 2]
Tables will turn, tables will turn, tables will turn
Tables can turn
When will I learn that
Tables will turn, tables will turn, tables will turn
Tables can turn

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