Lyrics
Our first trip went into the night
Describes the beginning of a journey that extends into the night.
A man under flickering lights
Portrays a man under flickering lights, suggesting a mysterious or eerie atmosphere.
Spin them round and fall on the ground
Depicts a spinning motion followed by a fall, creating a sense of disorientation.
In the dark, there is no sound
Highlights the absence of sound in the darkness, intensifying the mysterious setting.
Oh my my I felt the voodoo on me
Expresses a realization of a mystical or supernatural force (voodoo) affecting the speaker.
Slithering in the top of the trees
Imagines the voodoo presence slithering in the treetops, enhancing the eerie ambiance.
Oh my my never gives but it takes
Reflects on the nature of the voodoo force, suggesting a balance of giving and taking.
Carefull before it puts your head on a stake
Cautionary advice to be careful, as the voodoo force could have severe consequences.
Gives you the shakes
Introduces the concept of experiencing "the shakes" as a result of the voodoo influence.
Smell of blood upon my sleeve
Evokes a sensory image of the smell of blood on the speaker's sleeve, adding a gruesome element.
Figure creeping through the leaves
Describes a figure moving through the leaves, heightening the sense of suspense and danger.
Look up there, its high above you
Directs attention upward, possibly indicating a looming threat or impending danger.
Say goodbye to the ones who loved you
Suggests a farewell to loved ones, implying a potential separation or loss.
Oh my my I felt the voodoo on me
Reiterates the sensation of the voodoo presence affecting the speaker.
Slithering in the top of the trees
Repeats the idea of the voodoo force slithering in the treetops, emphasizing its omnipresence.
Oh my my never gives but it takes
Recalls the dual nature of the voodoo force, both giving and taking.
Carefull before it puts your head on a stake
Reiterates the warning to be cautious, emphasizing potential consequences for the listener.
Gives you the shakes
Reemphasizes the experience of "the shakes" induced by the voodoo influence.
Takes control of your mind, are you losing your mind
Raises questions about the speaker's mental state, hinting at the voodoo force's impact on the mind.
Takes control of your mind, are you losing your mind
Repeats the theme of the voodoo force taking control of the mind, reinforcing a sense of vulnerability.
Takes control of your mind, are you losing your mind
Continues to explore the idea of the voodoo force influencing and potentially destabilizing the mind.
Takes control of your mind, are you losing your mind
Concludes with a final question about the potential loss of sanity due to the voodoo force.
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