Black Snake
Seductive Shadows: Unraveling the Symbolism in Sara Jean Kelley's Black Snake
Lyrics
Black snake, black snake
Reference to a black snake, possibly symbolizing a negative force or influence.
Coming in through the holes in the walls
Describing the entry of the black snake through openings in the walls, suggesting infiltration.
Black snake black snake
Repetition of the black snake reference, reinforcing its presence or significance.
Look so beautiful in the white halls
Contrasting the black snake's appearance with beauty in the white halls, hinting at a deceptive allure.
Move so peaceful
Highlighting the snake's calm and serene movements.
Move so tame
Emphasizing the docile nature of the snake, suggesting a lack of immediate threat.
Can't see the shadows
Noticing the absence of shadows, possibly indicating a hidden or unnoticed danger.
Cast along the way
Suggesting that potential harm is not easily discernible along the snake's path.
Black snake, black snake
Reiteration of the presence of the black snake, questioning its purpose.
Who'd you come for this time
Pondering the intention or target of the snake's arrival.
Black snake, black snake
Restating the black snake's existence, asserting that it belongs in the wild.
You belong in the wild
Asserting that the snake's natural habitat is outside controlled or confined spaces.
Move so gentle
Emphasizing the gentle and unhurried movements of the snake.
Move so slow
Highlighting the slow and deliberate nature of the snake's motion.
Can't feel the tightness
Expressing an inability to perceive the constriction or pressure applied by the snake.
Wrapped around my throat
Describing a potential threat, represented by the snake, tightening around the narrator's throat.
Black snake, black snake
Repetition of the black snake reference, reinforcing its continued presence or significance.
Black snake, black snake
Concluding with a repetition of the black snake reference, possibly underlining its enduring impact.
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