Lyrics
Summer grapes have withered on the vine
Summer grapes have dried up and died on the vine.
The leaves drip with pesticide
The leaves are dripping with chemicals used as pesticides.
Cheap sunglasses hide black eyes
The person wears inexpensive sunglasses to cover up physical signs of a struggle or abuse, specifically black eyes.
She says, Honey, I'll put you at ease,
A partner reassures, intending to calm the other's worries or discomfort.
Get you off my back-on your knees,
Suggesting a desire to be relieved of pressure or responsibility, wanting the partner to submit or apologize.
And you can go back to doing what I please
The partner expects to regain control and continue acting without hindrance.
She don't play nice, nice, nice
The person being described does not behave kindly or amicably.
It's midnight, the sky's gone black
It's late at night, and darkness has fallen.
Cinderella's fangs are slowly growing back
A reference to Cinderella, implying a facade or pretense of innocence or harmlessness that conceals a potentially dangerous or predatory nature.
Careful son, she'll sink em in your neck
A warning to be cautious of the individual's potentially harmful or manipulative behavior.
She don't play nice, nice, nice
Similar to line 8, highlighting the person's unwillingness to act kindly or amicably.
He's gonna clean out all the accounts
The individual plans to empty all shared financial resources.
For a one-way ticket back to his hometown
Intending to leave the current location and return to their hometown without any intention of returning.
Till she says, Honey, I'll ease your mind,
The partner offers reassurance similar to line 4, aiming to alleviate concerns or stress.
Get you off my back-on mine,
Expressing a desire for the partner to stop pressuring or bothering the individual, indicating a desire for freedom.
And you can go back to singin' the same ole rhyme.
Expecting the partner to continue with their usual behavior or routine.
You don't play nice, nice, nice
A direct statement that the partner doesn’t behave kindly or amicably.
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