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Valentines for Villains 4: From Atherton to Inara
Friday, February 11, 2005

Atherton rocks out to the tune of Alanis Morissettes "You Oughta Know"


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Author's note: So I finally figured out that this was the place to post poetry. Oh well, I'm pretty, I don't have to be smart. Originally I was gonna do a parody of a Shakespearian sonnet, then I figured if Revears can recite classic pastoral poetry, then Atherton can go pseudo-metal.

“You Should’ve Known”

I want you to know, that I'm happy for you

I wish nothing but the best for you both

He wasn’t younger than me

He wasn’t richer than me

Has he even been to the theater?

He can’t speak eloquently

I bet he slurps his tea

Congrats on you excellent taste in lovers

Cause the pact that we made, the price I paid wasn’t high

Enough to hold you by my side where you belonged, no

And do your other clients know

That you spread your long legs for a browncoat

And that you lied, that you lied

Well they’ll soon be told

And I’m here to denounce you

For the shame that you brought to me that day

It’s not fair that you used me

Made me love you so only to betray

You, you, you should’ve known

You seem sorta sad, where’s Mal gone to?

I’m doin’ great now, I thought you’d like to know

Did you forget about me, there on Serenity

You loved it on that flying piece of go se

But you stepped beyond your place

When you made me loose face

And now you’re reaping the fruits of your choices

Cause the pact that we made, the price I paid wasn’t high

Enough to hold you by my side where you belonged, no

And do your other clients know

That you spread your long legs for a browncoat

And that you lied, that you lied

Well they’ll soon be told

And I’m here to denounce you

For the shame that you brought to me that day

It’s not fair that you used me

Made me love you so only to betray

You, you, you should’ve known

You’re back where you started and no one wants you now

I’ve blackened your name,

Taken your fame and you know it was me

And every time I take another whore flat on her back

I’ll think of you, and you’ll think of me too

And I’m here to mock you

Cause you destroyed my life when you walked away

It’s only fair that he left you

Now you’ve tasted your share of shame and pain

You, you, you should’ve known

COMMENTS

Friday, February 11, 2005 11:00 PM

MAI


Oh this is so perfect. The song fits Atherton to a T! I can just picture him belting out that song. Very funny!

Saturday, February 12, 2005 8:39 PM

JAHZARA


Ohmigosh!

I'm laughing so hard I'm hurting. HA!

Favorite parts..
"I'm here to denounce you"
"Has he ever been to the theater"

Happy V-day!

Sunday, February 13, 2005 4:43 AM

MAR


Well, bigs NO to answer the first questions, yet... Isn't Mal far more better than Atherton?

Ish, I hatred the man in the show, and this just made me hate him more... XD

Great one

Sunday, February 13, 2005 8:37 AM

OLDFAN45


Wonderful, wonderful (said in his best Lawrence Welk imitation voice) just wonderful.

Badger? Niska? Patience? Who's next, and how soon?

Monday, February 14, 2005 10:21 AM

ODDNESS2HER


Love it!

Wednesday, February 16, 2005 6:51 PM

KAYSKY


Okay, this is my favorite one in the series so far! LOVED IT!

Friday, April 8, 2011 5:04 AM

ANONYMOUSE


Ath gets his revenge!

Actually, "You Oughta Know" is one of my favourite Alanis Morisette songs, and this pretty well fits the tune! Shiny!


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