Crooked

Dealer's song "Crooked" is a raw and intense exploration of betrayal, hypocrisy, and the emotional turmoil that follows. The lyrics are filled with anger and resentment, directed at someone who has wronged the narrator. The repetition of phrases like "Audacious, self righteous, a martyr? I highly doubt" and "Egocentric bitter tongue, bite it off, spit it out" highlights the narrator's disdain for the perceived self-righteousness and hypocrisy of the person they are addressing. This repetition serves to emphasize the depth of the narrator's feelings and the intensity of their anger.

The reference to George Orwell's idea that there is no distinction between thought and deed adds a philosophical layer to the song. It suggests that the narrator sees the betrayal as not just an action but a fundamental aspect of the betrayer's character. The line "So I guess in that case you're all just fucking rot to me" indicates a complete rejection of the betrayer, seeing them as morally corrupt and irredeemable. The imagery of being a "sheep in wolves clothing" and the "latest public enemy" further underscores the sense of being misunderstood and wronged by those around them.

The chorus, with its repeated declarations of "No fucking forgiveness," captures the narrator's refusal to forgive and forget. The lines "Next time, shake my hand before you fuck me" and "Next time, take me out before you fuck me" convey a sense of betrayal by someone close, someone who should have been trustworthy. The final lines, "And after all these years, life might be rich / But in this dog eat dog world / You're still the fucking bitch," reflect a bitter realization that despite any personal success, the pain of betrayal lingers, and the betrayer remains contemptible in the narrator's eyes.