Witch
Embracing Freedom: Unveiling the Tale of a Defiant Woman in 'Witch' by Julie Denn
Lyrics
Some came by night
Some individuals arrived during the night.
Dressed in white
They were dressed in white.
And they danced
They engaged in dancing.
Some read and learned
Some focused on reading and learning.
And they yearned
They had aspirations and longings.
For a better world
Their aspirations were for a better world.
Witch! witch! or just a woman
Referring to a woman as a witch, possibly due to her choices.
Who chose her freedom over fear
The woman prioritized her freedom over fear.
Witch! Witch! that’s what some men
Men labeled her as a witch to erase her.
Called a woman to make her disappear
Despite the attempts, each woman persists.
But know each of them is still here
Emphasizing the enduring presence of these women.
Some knew the mysteries
Some possessed knowledge of mysteries.
And healing properties
They understood the healing properties of Mother Nature.
Of mother Nature
Mother Nature was a source of wisdom.
A scarlet letter
Reference to the stigmatization akin to a scarlet letter.
Damned forever
Being condemned indefinitely.
For a chance of romance
Facing damnation for seeking romance.
Witch! witch! or just a woman
Reiteration of labeling a woman as a witch.
Who chose her freedom over fear
The woman prioritizes freedom over fear.
Witch! Witch! that’s what some men
Men attempt to make her disappear by calling her a witch.
Called a woman to make her disappear
Despite efforts, these women persist.
But know each of them is still here
Highlighting the enduring nature of each woman.
Ehh
Exclamation expressing emotion or emphasis.
Sorcière
French term for "witch."
Femme soumise, terreau de la vie
A submissive woman, the foundation of life.
Ne dévie pas, tu seras l’ennemie
Caution against deviating, as it leads to being an enemy.
Vile luxure, tu te dois d’être pure
Describing lust as vile, emphasizing the need for purity.
Fantasme d’homme, jetée en pâture
Men's fantasy, offering women as sacrifice.
Then I’m a witch as well, am I damned to Hell?
Questioning if the speaker is also considered a witch, pondering sins and potential damnation.
What are my sins? Who on earth can tell?
Reflecting on personal sins and the uncertainty of judgment.
Some of you would spit
Some would disdain the speaker's actions.
On my evil deeds
People may scorn the perceived evil deeds of the speaker.
But I’m still here planting seeds
Despite judgment, the speaker continues to sow seeds of change.
Eeh
Exclamation expressing emotion or emphasis.
Sorcière sera mon nom, mon nom de femme
Reiteration of the French term for "witch."
Sorcière sera mon nom, pour leurs larmes
Declaring "Witch" as the speaker's name, potentially embracing the label despite societal condemnation.
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