Scarlet and Sheba
Passion's Web: Scarlet, Sheba, and the Dance of Desire
Lyrics
Scarlet wants to hold me, wearing just a red-veiled hat
Scarlet desires intimacy, wearing only a red-veiled hat.
Sheba's in the shadows waiting for her turn at bat
Sheba is in the background, waiting for her turn to be involved.
In the parlour where the lights are low
The setting is a low-lit parlour.
A vulture sister act, I watch their show
Reference to a performance by two women, described as a vulture sister act.
They're trying to kill me, want to pick my bones
The women are metaphorically trying to harm the narrator.
Methodically, erotically
Describes the intention of harm with a mix of methodical and erotic elements.
I just want your body, Sheba
The narrator expresses a desire for Sheba's body without a connection to her intellect.
I don't want your brain
Emphasizes the narrator's lack of interest in Sheba's intelligence.
Scarlet gets what's left of my remains
Scarlet gets what remains after the narrator's interaction with Sheba.
I just want your body, Sheba
The narrator reiterates the desire for Sheba's body but expresses being confined in chains.
You lock me up in chains
Describes the physical restraint imposed on the narrator by Sheba.
Scarlet, she can referee the game
Scarlet is mentioned as potentially overseeing or controlling the situation.
Scarlet likes to scold me, showers me with all her love
Scarlet criticizes the narrator but also shows affection.
Sheba's in a bad mood, sharpening her black fur glove
Sheba is in a negative mood, preparing for potential conflict.
With blood and honey attitude
Describes Sheba's attitude as a mix of blood and honey, possibly a volatile combination.
They'll never know my gratitude
The narrator expresses hidden gratitude towards the antagonists.
I'm crossed with longitude and latitude
The narrator feels lost and crossed in terms of direction.
Upon my back... with a crack
Describes a physical impact on the narrator's back, possibly a metaphorical burden.
I just want your body, Sheba
Repetition of the desire for Sheba's body without intellectual connection.
I don't want your brain
Reiterates the lack of interest in Sheba's intelligence.
Scarlet gets what's left of my remains
Scarlet gets what remains after the narrator's interaction with Sheba.
I just want your body, Sheba
Repetition of the desire for Sheba's body with a mention of being confined in chains.
You lock me up in chains
Describes the physical restraint imposed on the narrator by Sheba.
Scarlet, she can referee the game
Scarlet is mentioned as potentially overseeing or controlling the situation.
I just want your body, Sheba
Repetition of the desire for Sheba's body without intellectual connection.
I don't want your brain
Emphasizes the narrator's lack of interest in Sheba's intelligence.
Scarlet gets what's left of my remains
Scarlet gets what remains after the narrator's interaction with Sheba.
I just want your body, Sheba
Reiteration of the desire for Sheba's body with a mention of being confined in chains.
You lock me up in chains
Describes the physical restraint imposed on the narrator by Sheba.
Scarlet, she can referee the game
Scarlet is mentioned as potentially overseeing or controlling the situation.
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