Crazy Women
Fires of Rebellion: Unraveling the Tales of Crazy Women
Lyrics
Who'd-a guessed that Aquanette
Expresses surprise that someone with Aquanette hairspray (a beauty product) could cause trouble.
Could start a fire with a single cigarette
Metaphorically suggests that a seemingly harmless action (smoking a cigarette) can have significant consequences.
She wasn't drunk, she wasn't stoned
Describes the woman's state – not intoxicated but fed up with waiting for her partner.
Just sick and tired of wonderin' when he was coming home
Highlights her frustration with her partner's absence and lack of commitment.
So she drove around
Describes her actions as she searches for her partner.
She found his car
She discovers her partner's car.
They heard a boom from in the bar
Indicates an incident (boom) at the bar where her partner might be.
He called the cops
He involves law enforcement by calling the cops.
She called his bluff
She challenges him, leading to her arrest.
They hauled her off in high heels and handcuffs
She is taken away by the police wearing high heels and handcuffs.
Crazy women, ex-wives and old girlfriends
Introduces the theme of crazy women, including ex-wives and old girlfriends.
Keep their crazy hidden till they're pushed off the deep end
Suggests that these women hide their craziness until provoked.
Oh yea, God forgive them, they weren't born like this
Asks for forgiveness from God for these women, implying they were not inherently crazy.
Oh no, crazy women are made by crazy men
Claims that crazy women are a product of crazy men.
He told his friends she was depressed
Describes the man's negative portrayal of the woman to others.
Borderline bi-polar, bitch with PMS
Labels her with mental health conditions and criticizes her with derogatory terms.
Well he cheats and lies and then plays the victim
Accuses the man of infidelity and deceit while portraying himself as a victim.
He don't know why they always seem to pick him
Expresses the man's confusion about why these women choose him despite his behavior.
Crazy women, ex-wives and old girlfriends
Reiterates the theme of crazy women, including ex-wives and old girlfriends.
Keep their crazy hidden till they're pushed off the deep end
Repeats that these women conceal their craziness until pushed to the extreme.
Oh yea, God forgive them, they weren't born like this
Seeks forgiveness for these women, emphasizing their non-inherent craziness.
Oh no, crazy women are made by crazy men
Reiterates that crazy women are a result of the actions of crazy men.
Some take a pistol, some take an axe
Describes extreme reactions some women may have, using a pistol or an axe.
Boy if you feel the fire, you damn well bet she's got a match
Warns that if you provoke her, she will retaliate.
Might be the teacher just down the street
Lists various professions of women who might be driven to extremes.
The hairdresser or the housewife or the waitress that's so sweet
Suggests that anyone, regardless of profession, can be pushed to the edge.
No you won't see it when you meet 'em
Highlights the hidden nature of their craziness when initially met.
So be careful how you treat 'em
Advises caution in how you treat these women due to their potential reactions.
She might look just like me
Draws a parallel between the crazy women and the speaker, emphasizing their commonality.
Crazy women, ex-wives and old girlfriends
Repeats the theme of crazy women, including ex-wives and old girlfriends.
Keep their crazy hidden till they're pushed off the deep end
Reiterates the idea of hiding their craziness until provoked.
Oh yea, God forgive them, they weren't born like this
Requests forgiveness for these women, emphasizing their non-inherent craziness.
God knows, crazy women are made by crazy crazy crazy
Emphasizes the repetitive nature of crazy women being made by crazy men.
Crazy women are made by crazy men
Concludes by restating that crazy women are created by crazy men.
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