“Just Desserts” is a duet between singers Charli XCX and Marina and The Diamonds released as a single in 2013. The title is also a play on the phrase “justice hurts,” which ties to the lyrics' themes of karma and revenge.
There’s also a demo of “Just Desserts” entitled “The Other Foot.” It was ori...
[Verse 1: Charli XCX with MARINA]
Oh, heartbreak's hard when you don't have a plastic heart
You sucked me in through the cinnamon stars
'Cause you tasted so bitter, but the bitter was sweet
I'm the lovelorn princess and I'm yours to eat
I gave you too much, gave you too much to touch
Was the hardcore iron through the velvet glove
You were a lullaby, and you had me blind
But now I laugh 'cause you're the one who's being left behind
I see you cry
[Pre-Chorus: MARINA]
Now that the shoe's on the other foot
Yeah
[Chorus: MARINA]
Now that the shoe's on the other foot
You suddenly decided to knock on wood
Waking everybody in the neighborhood
Telling everybody that I'm no good
Karma came around like I knew it would
Like I knew it would
And it feels so good when the shoe is put
On the other foot
[Post-Chorus: Charli XCX & MARINA]
Yeah, baby, I know that it hurts
When you're about to get your just desserts
[Verse 2: Charli XCX with MARINA]
Oh, heartbreak's hard, harder than glittering cars
Harder than living life fast
Harder than crashing and burning
Hope you that learned your lesson
(I hope that you learned your lesson)
They always said I was a mess of a girl
Ever since you stepped your toes into my perfect world
You flipped me upside down, but I see clear from here
That you're a mess of a boy
You'll cry these tears for years
Look in the mirror, baby
[Pre-Chorus: MARINA]
Now that the shoe's on the other foot
Yeah
[Chorus: MARINA]
Now that the shoe's on the other foot
You suddenly decided to knock on wood
Waking everybody in the neighborhood
Telling everybody that I'm no good
Karma came around like I knew it would
Like I knew it would
And it feels so good when the shoe is put
On the other foot
[Post-Chorus: Charli XCX & MARINA]
Yeah, baby, I know that it hurts
When you're about to get your just desserts
[Bridge: MARINA]
I'm glad that you crashed and burned
Guys like you, they never learn
Never learn
Baby, revenge is sweet
When I am playing you on repeat
[Chorus: MARINA]
Now that the shoe's on the other foot
You suddenly decided to knock on wood
Waking everybody in the neighborhood
Telling everybody that I'm no good
Karma came around like I knew it would
Like I knew it would
And it feels so good when the shoe is put
On the other foot
[Outro: MARINA]
Now that the shoe's on the other foot
Karma came back, like you knew it would
Like you knew it would
Just Desserts was written by Thomas Broderick & Dan Dare & Charli XCX & MARINA.
Just Desserts was produced by Dan Dare.
MARINA released Just Desserts on Wed May 01 2013.