Attila (rock duo)

Released: July 27, 1970

Songwriter: Billy Joel Jon Small

Producer: Jon Small Billy Joel

[Verse 1]
Revenge is sweet
At last
I've overcome defeat
I said I'd win someho-ooow

I had to wait, ah
But look, huh!
I'll retaliate
I'll see who's laughing no-ooow

[Bridge]
I can spit on those who called me names
I'm a phoenix rising from the flames!

[Verse 2]
Revenge is sweet
At last
My victory complete
I drink it in like wi-iiine

I'm done with years
Of pain
Tasting bitter tears
This moment is divi-iiine

[Bridge]
I was told give up - don't even try
Look again you fools
I touch the sky!
Hah, dig it!

People laughed at me and said I'd never win
Now I turn around and kick your faces in!
Kick your faces in!!!

[Verse 3]
Revenge is sweet
And now
I'll make you kiss my feet
Admit that you were wro-ooong

You see, you fools
I've gone
I've broken all the rules
It's taken me so lo-ooong

[Outro]
I can spit on those who called me names
I'm a phoenix rising from the flames!
Ah, ha, ha
Dig it

Ah, revenge is so sweet

Psychedelic proto-metal duo, consisting of Billy Joel on organ and vocals, and Jon Small on drums. Both had played together previously in a band called The Hassles. Billy Joel – who has since become a popular singer/ songwriter with a large and successful discography – has been known to regard this project as amusingly embarrassing.

The band would release one album in 1970, and would not release any singles.

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