Aswang Annie
Haunted by Aswang Annie: A Tale of Love and Betrayal
Lyrics
When I was a young boy, my mamma tried to warn me 'bout the night
Reflecting on childhood, the speaker's mother warned him about the dangers of the night.
And everything that went bump in it
The night symbolizes unknown and potentially frightening elements.
Said - Heed my advice boy, for someday it may just save your life
The mother advises the speaker to heed her warning, suggesting it could save his life in the future.
You know I should've listened
Expressing regret for not listening to his mother's advice.
And I resent the very day that I didn't
The speaker resents the consequences of ignoring the warning.
Aswang Annie
Introducing "Aswang Annie," a character who becomes a central theme.
That evil Filipino Queen
Describing Aswang Annie as an evil Filipino Queen.
Aswang Annie
Reiterating Aswang Annie's ominous presence.
Oh, she stalked me down, and now
Aswang Annie pursued the speaker and now haunts his dreams.
Now she haunts my dreams
Emphasizing the lasting impact of Aswang Annie on the speaker's life.
This ain't what I imagined as my, as my better half
The speaker reflects on a relationship that didn't meet his expectations.
She take her prey in the dark, and let the light o' day slide on passed
Describing Aswang Annie's predatory behavior in the dark.
Well, she don't want my body, and she don't want my gold
Clarifying that Aswang Annie is not interested in the speaker's physical possessions.
No, see my flesh been bought and paid for
Highlighting that the speaker's flesh is the target of Aswang Annie.
That schemin' little demon
Referring to Aswang Annie as a scheming demon with the intention to steal the speaker's soul.
She just wanna' steal my soul
Reiterating Aswang Annie's desire for the speaker's soul.
Aswang Annie
Repeating the description of Aswang Annie as an evil Filipino Queen.
That evil Filipino Queen
Emphasizing the ominous and dangerous nature of Aswang Annie.
Yeah, that buxom bruha, she gonna' be the death of me
Describing Aswang Annie as a seductive witch who poses a serious threat.
Aswang Annie, my life is hers to take tonight
Stating that Aswang Annie has control over the speaker's life, suggesting imminent danger.
I missed the morning light
Expressing a sense of loss as the morning light is missed, possibly implying a tragic outcome.
She got an appetite that just can't be satiated
Highlighting Aswang Annie's insatiable appetite for something beyond the speaker's understanding.
She gonna' take what she want and
Indicating Aswang Annie's determination to take what she desires.
My very being gonna' be eviscerated
Conveying the impending destruction of the speaker's very being by Aswang Annie.
Mama said - Look out, look out, here she come boy
Recalling the mother's warning, reinforcing the imminent danger posed by Aswang Annie.
Yeah
Confirming the arrival of Aswang Annie, intensifying the sense of impending doom.
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