Lyrics
Look at me, what do you want?
Challenging the listener, questioning their intentions or desires.
I'm a man, as you well know
Asserting the speaker's identity as a man.
Evil in the air tonight, we better make it right
Sensing a malevolent atmosphere and the need to rectify the situation.
Dollar for my mercy, tell you what I know
Offering information or insight in exchange for compensation (dollar).
Look see, look see, see you down upon your knees
Observing someone in a vulnerable position, possibly pleading.
I see sorrow coming down, quick and sly
Anticipating impending sorrow approaching subtly.
You must leave don't come back, there is something on your track
Advising someone to leave due to an ominous presence following them.
Bad magic, evil eye
Referencing dark forces and malevolent energy.
You better watch your step
Warning the listener to be cautious and mindful of their actions.
Time be getting hard if you don't go
Indicating that times are becoming difficult and urging the listener to leave.
Rattlesnake in your hand, don't you flinch, be a man
Facing challenges courageously, using a rattlesnake as a symbol of strength.
One silver dollar, help you if I can
Offering assistance, symbolically represented by a silver dollar.
Look around, look around, look for sign there on the ground
Searching for signs or guidance in the surroundings.
I see sorrow in your way by and by
Predicting future sorrow or challenges on the listener's path.
On your way lonesome road, poor boy, heavy load
Describing a difficult and burdensome journey.
Bad magic, evil eye
Reiterating the presence of dark magic and an evil gaze.
Swamp mud, can't get free
Feeling trapped or hindered, symbolized by swamp mud.
Don't look back you don't want to see
Discouraging the listener from looking back at their past.
Voodoo coming on your trail if you live to tell the tale
Warning of voodoo or dark forces following closely.
Give me a silver dollar, I'll try to make your bail
Offering assistance in a dire situation, represented by a silver dollar.
Listen up, listen up, listen good, keep it shut
Emphasizing the importance of silence and secrecy.
I see petrol in the fire, flame and die
Noting the potential escalation of a conflict or danger.
Leave me now and change your shape, put a mask on your face
Advising a change in identity or a disguise to avoid a threat.
Bad magic, evil eye
Reiterating the presence of bad magic and an evil gaze.
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