Voodoo Lake
Unveiling the Mysteries of Voodoo Lake
Lyrics
Way down yonder you can hear the wind blow
Describes the location where the events in the song take place, suggesting a remote and mysterious setting.
Through the tall grass growing in the old bayou
Highlights the natural elements in the bayou, creating a vivid image of the surroundings.
The old bayou
Reiterates the reference to the old bayou, emphasizing its significance.
There's a dark haired woman that looks so fine
Introduces a mysterious, attractive woman in the bayou, setting the stage for the narrative.
Wearing hand me down clothes, drinking homemade wine
Describes the woman's appearance and lifestyle, adding depth to her character.
No one ever knew who her daddy was
Reveals the mystery surrounding the woman's parentage.
The people down here say it's all because
Suggests that the woman's reputation is shaped by local rumors and gossip.
She's the daughter of the devil, the sister of a snake
Attributes supernatural qualities to the woman, associating her with dark forces.
The keeper of souls down on Voodoo Lake
Declares the woman as the keeper of souls in Voodoo Lake, reinforcing her mystical role.
There's a city boy across the county line
Introduces a city boy seeking information about the legendary woman in the bayou.
Came looking for the legend of the girl so fine
Specifies the city boy's quest for the girl mentioned in local legends.
Well the stories that he heard, well they had to be lies
Casts doubt on the authenticity of the stories surrounding the woman.
But he found out different when he looked in her eyes
Reveals the city boy's realization of the truth when he looks into the woman's eyes.
Well he tried to run away but she had control
Indicates the woman's control over the city boy.
He's findin' out now what everybody knows
Suggests that others are aware of the woman's influence, confirming the earlier rumors.
He knew it was over when she started to shake
Implies the city boy's realization that he is trapped or doomed.
Now there's one more soul down on Voodoo Lake
Confirms the city boy's fate, becoming another soul under the woman's influence.
There's an eerie silence at the break of dawn
Depicts a mysterious and unsettling atmosphere as dawn breaks.
A chill in the air, something wrong
Highlights an eerie feeling and a sense that something is wrong in the environment.
When a shadow crosses the ground
Describes a shadow crossing the ground, suggesting a supernatural presence.
Those long lost souls never make a sound
Implies that the souls in the bayou remain silent, adding to the mysterious ambiance.
You'd think by now they'd realize
Suggests a lack of awareness or understanding among the souls about the woman's influence.
She'll never break her bayou ties
Asserts the woman's enduring connection to the bayou, emphasizing her unbreakable ties.
She's the daughter of the devil, the sister of a snake
Repeats the earlier description of the woman, emphasizing her supernatural nature.
The keeper of souls down on Voodoo Lake
Restates the woman's role as the keeper of souls in Voodoo Lake.
Voodoo Lake, Voodoo Lake
Repeats the name of the mysterious location, emphasizing its significance in the narrative.
Daughter of the devil, sister of a snake
Reiterates the woman's connection to dark forces, reinforcing her mystical identity.
Voodoo Lake
Repeats the name of the location, further emphasizing its importance in the song.
Down on Voodoo Lake, down on Voodoo Lake
Confirms the woman's presence in Voodoo Lake and the impact on those who encounter her.
You can see her down on Voodoo Lake
Affirms the woman's association with Voodoo Lake, concluding the narrative.
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