Lyrics
Day into night she's with me
Expressing the constant presence of the Queen of Spades, possibly in the speaker's thoughts or life.
How sweet is her warm embrace
Describing the comforting and pleasant nature of the Queen's embrace.
Safe in the scent of jasmine
Feeling secure in the fragrance of jasmine, suggesting a sense of safety and familiarity.
So safe in her gold and lace
Highlighting the security felt in the Queen's wealth and elegance, represented by gold and lace.
Mornings I find, she's left me
Expressing the speaker's discovery that the Queen has left, leading to a cold and lonely feeling.
So cold so alone, but aware
Describing the emotional state of feeling cold and alone after the Queen's departure.
I try to escape, she finds me
Attempting to escape from the Queen, but she persistently finds and confronts the speaker.
Oh run though I may, she's there, there, there, there, there
Emphasizing the inescapable nature of the Queen's presence, repeated for emphasis.
Luck is a lady whose smile is as cold as a stone
Introducing the concept of luck as a lady with a cold smile, capable of revealing unknown things.
She'll bring you things, many things you might never have known
Describing the positive aspects luck may bring, but also hinting at potential consequences.
But when your die is cast she'll have the final laugh at you
Warning about the final consequences when decisions are made, with the Queen having the last laugh.
She'll lock you in a duel, where you come out the fool
Depicting a duel where the speaker ends up as a fool, possibly in a metaphorical or romantic sense.
Beware of the Queen of Spades
Issuing a general warning to be cautious of the Queen of Spades, suggesting potential danger or deceit.
Her black widow's curse might find you yet
Referring to the Queen's curse, implying that it might catch up with the listener eventually.
Beware of a love that you will regret
Advising against a love that will lead to regret, hinting at the negative consequences of the Queen's affection.
Her love means only your death
Suggesting that the Queen's love ultimately results in death or some severe consequence.
Day into night she's with me
Reiterating the continual presence of the Queen of Spades throughout the day and night.
Turn of a card, she's there
Linking the Queen to the turn of a card, emphasizing her association with luck or fate.
The first time is free, you know
Implying an initial interaction with the Queen is free, but future encounters will come at a cost.
But from now on, pay me, me, me, me, me
Emphasizing the need to pay for subsequent encounters with the Queen, repeated for emphasis.
Beware of the Queen of Spades
Reiterating the warning to beware of the Queen of Spades and her potential curses.
Her black widow's curse might find you yet
Highlighting the potential danger of the Queen's curse, reinforcing the need for caution.
Beware of a love that you will regret
Warning against a love that will lead to regret, echoing the caution expressed earlier in the lyrics.
Her love means only your death
Repeating the idea that the Queen's love ultimately results in death or serious consequences.
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