Lyrics
She’s an artist, she’s a harlot
Describing a woman as both an artist and a harlot, suggesting a complex and multifaceted personality.
Dressed in black, dear departed
Depicting the woman dressed in black, possibly symbolizing mourning or a darker aspect of her character.
And she left him for dead on the side of the road
Narrating an event where the woman abandons someone, leaving them for dead by the roadside.
With her war paint on, and her soul just sold
Describing the woman with "war paint" on, implying a facade or a tough exterior, and mentioning a sold soul, suggesting a loss of innocence or morality.
Whoa, girl, it’s not like I’m a saint
Addressing the woman, acknowledging imperfections, and denying being a saint.
So call me back before it gets too late
Urging the woman to respond before it's too late, hinting at a sense of urgency or impending consequences.
I said a lotta things that, damn, girl, I just hate
Expressing regret for saying things disliked, such as professing love, and advising the woman to wear her "war paint."
Like I love you, and go put on your war paint
Repeating the suggestion for the woman to put on her war paint, possibly encouraging her to maintain a tough exterior.
She’s a wild horse, always running
Describing the woman as a wild horse, emphasizing her untamed nature and constant movement.
She’s a pistol, always gunning
Characterizing the woman as a pistol, indicating a sense of danger or intensity in her actions.
She’s got a devilish vein running through her soul
Highlighting a dark, devilish aspect in the woman's soul.
But she’s just another angel, playing just another role
Suggesting that, despite her darker traits, the woman is still an angel playing a role, implying inner conflict or duality.
Whoa, girl, it’s not like I’m a saint
Reiterating the acknowledgment of imperfection and the absence of sainthood.
So call me back before it gets too late
Repeating the urgency for the woman to respond before it's too late.
I said a lotta things that, damn, girl, I just hate
Expressing regret for words spoken, including the expression of love, and advising the woman to wear her "war paint."
Like I love you, and go put on your war paint
Reiterating the suggestion for the woman to put on her war paint, possibly emphasizing the need for resilience.
Whoa, girl, it’s not like I’m a saint
Restating the acknowledgment of imperfection and the absence of sainthood.
So call me back before it gets too late
Emphasizing the urgency for the woman to respond before it's too late.
I said a lotta things that, damn, girl, I just hate
Repeating the regret for words spoken, including the expression of love, and advising the woman to wear her "war paint."
Like I love you, and go put on your war paint
Reiterating the suggestion for the woman to put on her war paint, possibly encouraging her to face challenges boldly.
Whoa, girl, it’s not like I’m a saint
Restating the acknowledgment of imperfection and the absence of sainthood.
So call me back before it gets too late
Emphasizing the urgency for the woman to respond before it's too late.
I said a lotta things that, damn, girl, I just hate
Repeating the regret for words spoken, including the expression of love, and advising the woman to wear her "war paint."
Like I love you, and go put on your war paint
Reiterating the suggestion for the woman to put on her war paint, possibly stressing the importance of resilience and strength.
Whoa, girl, it’s not like we're the same
Addressing a perceived difference between the speaker and the woman, mentioning her made-up appearance causing frustration.
You're all made up, it's driving me insane
Expressing the speaker's frustration with the woman's appearance, possibly hinting at a perceived artificial or deceptive quality.
We battle all night, fighting through the pain
Describing a continuous struggle or conflict between the speaker and the woman, fought through the night.
For the love, but you just wake up in your war paint
Linking the ongoing battle to love, implying that despite the struggles, the woman presents herself with a tough exterior or "war paint" upon waking up.
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