[Verse 1] You strike a low blow, you fight a dirty fight Right to the heart you're putting me away Time was movin' slow, but I was in control There were so many things I should've said But couldn't think of one word [Chorus] Delayed reaction, oh yeah At first I was ashamed, then I was inflamed I wanted to hurt you Say that delayed reaction, oh no At first I was alright and then I had to fight I wanted to hurt you, I wanted to hurt you so [Verse 2] There was a backlash, no, I couldn't let it pass I was so mad, I couldn't keep it down I made it real tough, I had to blow you off I couldn't stand it having you around I couldn't stand the sound, no [Chorus] Delayed reaction, oh yeah At first I was ashamed, then I was inflamed I wanted to hurt you Say that delayed reaction, oh no At first I was alright and then I had to fight with you I wanted to hurt you, I wanted to hurt you so [Bridge] But if the rage is right, well, you had better be wrong 'Cause if I force a fight, well, then I'm twice a fool Ooh, I could've listened more, was that what you were waiting for? I can't imagine why, I can't imagine why I can't imagine why you'd wanna let it go I didn't wanna blow but [Chorus] Delayed reaction, oh yeah At first I was ashamed, then I was inflamed I wanted to hurt you Say that delayed reaction, oh no At first I was alright and then I had to fight with you I wanted to hurt you, I wanted to hurt you so [Outro] Delayed reaction, oh yeah I had to fight, fight, fight you Delayed reaction, oh no You strike a low blow, you fight a dirty fight Delayed reaction, oh yeah What could I say, I lost my head, I didn't mean it, girl Delayed reaction, oh no Ooh baby, ooh baby I can't imagine why you wanna let it go Delayed reaction Ooh, and if I force a fight, then I'm twice a fool Delayed reaction, oh no I can't imagine why, I can't imagine why