I See Red Lyrics – Everybody Loves an Outlaw

[Verse 1:]
The protagonist is confronting their partner's betrayal, expressing disbelief that their partner would expect forgiveness. The discovery of the affair leaves them feeling cold and filled with a sense of justice.

[Pre-Chorus 1:]
The protagonist condemns their partner as a deceitful fool, emphasizing that they won't let the betrayal go unpunished. This sets the tone for the intense emotional response that follows.

[Chorus:]
The protagonist's vision is consumed by red, symbolizing their rage and desire for vengeance. The imagery of a gun to the partner's head highlights the extreme lengths to which they are willing to go to exact retribution.

[Verse 2:]
The partner's attempt to minimize the affair only fuels the protagonist's anger. They vow to remember the partner's dismissive words and seek retribution, aiming to take the partner's soul as punishment.

[Pre-Chorus 2:]
The protagonist asserts that the partner has sealed their own fate through their actions. They describe revenge as a cold and calculated act, reflecting their resolve to see justice served.

[Chorus:]
The repetition of seeing red reinforces the protagonist's unwavering focus on vengeance. The mention of executioner-style justice and the absence of a trial signify the protagonist's intent to bypass any formal resolution and deliver their own form of justice.

[Pre-Chorus 3:]
The protagonist warns the partner to run and hide, indicating that the partner's time is running out. The need to sleep with one eye open underscores the imminent threat the protagonist poses.

[Chorus:]
The final chorus reiterates the protagonist's all-consuming rage and the lethal consequences for the partner. The repetition of red and the imagery of execution highlight the protagonist's determination to see their vengeance through to the end.