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Evil Genius Lyrics by Pat Benatar

Precious Time

1981

[Verse 1]
They were so ecstatic when the letter arrived
A certified genius at the age of five
They planned his future so carefully
He was everything they'd hoped he'd be
[Verse 2]
He was a model child, a devoted son
Loved and admired by everyone
He played out every role, a TV hero
He lived his life in a video fantasy
[Verse 3]
He was good at school, never failed a grade
They gave him hopes and dreams and taught him not to hate
He had rules he learned to break for fun
Now he's hidin' 'cause his fingerprints on the gun
[Chorus]
Why'd ya have to do it, evil genius?
Was it justified in your mind?
Why'd ya put us through it, evil genius?
Was it justified in your mind anytime you held a grudge?
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 4]
Was it something said that pushed you over the line?
Your best interests were in our minds
You kept it so well hidden, we never knew
No one ever expected anything like this from you
[Chorus]
Why'd ya have to do it, evil genius?
Was it justified in your mind?
Why'd ya put us through it, evil genius?
Was it justified in your mind anytime you held a grudge?
Why'd ya have to do it, evil genius?
Was it justified in your mind?
Why'd ya put us through it, evil genius?
Was it justified in your mind anytime you held a grudge?
Why'd ya have to do it, evil genius?
Was it justified in your mind?
Why'd ya put us through it, evil genius?
Was it justified in your mind anytime you held a grudge?
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Pat Benatar

Pat Benatar

About “Evil Genius” by Pat Benatar

Read the complete lyrics to "Evil Genius" by Pat Benatar from the album "Precious Time" in 1981. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Aa (Check Description), Pop-Rock, Rock.

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"Evil Genius" appears on "Precious Time" in 1981.

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