Witches
Unraveling Myths: Waxahatchee's Witches Reveals the Struggle Within
Lyrics
Stave it off, don't let it get away
Encouragement to resist or prevent something from escaping.
The hold you had was ironclad, don't sway
Emphasis on a strong, unyielding grip or influence that should not be swayed.
You take it just like a man, babe
Suggests facing challenges bravely and without complaint.
Scathing at the first sight of pain
Reacting critically at the first sign of difficulty or distress.
A link in that old chain
Being a part of a longstanding connection or commitment.
Marlee's in the back just trying to maintain
Describing Marlee's attempt to cope or manage a situation.
Her wind on the weather vane
Metaphorically referencing Marlee's attempt to understand changing circumstances.
There's nothing here to gain
Expressing a sense of futility or lack of benefit in the current situation.
But if you wanna buy a round, we might hang out
Suggesting a willingness to socialize if someone else covers the cost.
Give us all something to talk about
Creating gossip or discussion by offering something noteworthy.
The myth won't love you like no other babe
Highlighting that mythical ideas or expectations may not provide genuine love.
The myth will always be fair weather babe
Indicating that mythical concepts are unreliable and only favorable in good times.
We do stupid things in the right way
Acknowledging engaging in foolish behavior but doing so in an acceptable manner.
Spineless at abandon in vain
Describing a lack of courage or determination in abandoning something.
A link in that old chain
Being part of an enduring connection or commitment, repeating the theme.
Lindsey's giving me a little faith about
Receiving encouragement or support from Lindsey about an uncertain future.
What tomorrow might bring
Emphasizing the lack of tangible benefits in the current situation.
There's nothing here to gain
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Allison always had a heavy disdain
Noting Allison's strong dislike or disapproval for each element of a longstanding commitment.
For every link in that old chain, chain, chain
Repeating the idea of being part of an old, burdensome connection.
Ooh
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You can't bluff or outsmart
Stating the ineffectiveness of bluffing or trying to outsmart certain situations.
All reason falls apart
Describing the breakdown of logical thinking or rationality.
Yeah, the myth without struggle, babe
Emphasizing that mythical ideals or concepts cannot bring fulfillment without challenges.
It can't fill your heart
Highlighting the inability of a myth to satisfy or fill one's heart.
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