Your Squaw Is on the Warpath
Love's Battlecry: Your Squaw's Warpath Fury
Lyrics
Well, your pet name for me is Squaw
Referring to herself as "Squaw," a term historically used for Native American women, indicating a nickname or pet name.
When you come home a drinkin' and can barely crawl
Describing the partner's drunken state and inability to walk properly when returning home.
And all that lovin' on me won't make things right
Expressing that affection or lovemaking cannot resolve the issues in the relationship.
Well, you leave me at home to keep a teepee clean
Pointing out being left at home to take care of domestic responsibilities, like cleaning a teepee.
A six papooses to break and wean
Highlighting the challenges of raising and caring for six children (papooses).
Well, your squaw is on the warpath tonight
Stating that she, as "Squaw," is angry or upset tonight.
Well, I've found out a big brave chief
Referring to another man as a "big brave chief," suggesting a rival or someone who is more desirable.
The game you're a huntin' for ain't beef
Implies that the partner's pursuits are not valuable or worthwhile.
Get off of my huntin' grounds and get out of my sight
Telling the partner to leave her alone and stay out of her sight.
This war dance I'm doin' means I'm fightin' mad
Explaining that her symbolic war dance signifies intense anger or frustration.
You don't need no more of what you've already had
Suggesting that the partner doesn't need more trouble, alluding to past issues.
Your squaw is on the warpath tonight
Reiterating that she is upset and on the warpath tonight.
Well, that fire water that you've been drinkin'
Criticizing the partner's drinking habits and its negative impact on his stature.
Makes you feel bigger but chief you're shrinkin'
Indicating that the partner's confidence is diminishing despite the influence of alcohol.
Since you've been on that love makin' diet
Attributing the relationship issues to a lack of physical intimacy.
Now don't hand me that ol' peace pipe
Rejecting the idea of resolving the conflict through a symbolic peace pipe.
There ain't no pipe can settle this fight
Asserting that no peaceful resolution is possible; the conflict is serious.
Your squaw is on the warpath tonight
Reiterating her anger and determination to confront the issues tonight.
Well, I've found out a big brave chief
Repeating the reference to another man as a desirable "big brave chief."
The game you're a huntin' for ain't beef
Emphasizing that the partner's pursuits are not respected or valued.
Get off of my huntin' grounds and get out of my sight
Repeating the demand for the partner to leave her space and stay out of sight.
This war dance I'm doin' means I'm fightin' mad
Reiterating that her symbolic war dance signifies intense anger or frustration.
You don't need no more of what you've already had
Reiterating that the partner doesn't need more trouble based on past experiences.
Your squaw is on the warpath tonight
Reiterating her upset state and determination to confront the issues tonight.
Yeah, your squaw is on the warpath tonight
Affirming that she, as "Squaw," is on the warpath tonight.
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