They released on album 'Igginbottom's Wrench in 1969 on Deram Records
The Witch
'Igginbottom Lyrics
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Smoky silty chimney tall
The air is heavy, smell of pine,
Woman rocking, hair like twine
Dusty patterns, whitewashed wall,
Darkened corner, old cat calls
Iron pot is black by soot,
Flickered patterns round the room,
Restless woman sits in tune.
Grey and yellow dying skin,
Tight drawn fingers clasp her chin.
Dying fire, sounds decreasing
Misty morning dew amounting
Fill your day but empty now,
Mo strength within the furrowed brow
Cat creeps from the open door;
Dust will thicken on the floor.
Chair is still but bears with grace,
Lonely figures shroud her ways ...
The lyrics to 'The Witch' by Igginbottom paint a haunting picture of a decrepit, rundown house that appears to belong to a solitary woman, possibly a witch. The first verse sets the scene with vivid descriptions of the physical details of the house, such as the wall that is crumbling and the chimney that is tall and smoky, creating a heavy atmosphere. The woman is described as having hair like twine and rocks back and forth in a rocking chair, adding to the sense of unease and mystery.
The second verse continues to add to the eerie mood, with references to an iron pot that is black with soot and bubbling with boiling liquid. The patterns on the walls flicker around the room, contributing to the restless energy. The woman is described as having grey and yellow dying skin, and her fingers are tightly drawn as she clasps her chin. The final verse paints a picture of the fire fading away, suggesting that the woman's power is also dwindling. The cat leaving the room and the dust thickening on the floor add to the sense of loneliness and isolation.
Overall, 'The Witch' by Igginbottom is a powerful depiction of a mysterious woman living in a dilapidated house, drawing on a range of sensory descriptions to create a vivid image of the surroundings and atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Hues ruling, crumbling wall
The colors are fading on the old, deteriorating wall
Smoky silty chimney tall
The chimney is filled with soot and smoke, and it's very tall
The air is heavy, smell of pine,
The air is thick, and it smells like pine trees
Woman rocking, hair like twine
A woman with hair like tangled twine, is rocking back and forth
Dusty patterns, whitewashed wall,
Dust has accumulated on the once-white wall, creating patterns
Darkened corner, old cat calls
A black cat is in a dark corner, and it lets out meows
Iron pot is black by soot,
An iron pot is coated in black soot
Bubbling liquid boiling call smoo ...
The bubbling liquid inside the pot makes a smooth sound
Flickered patterns round the room,
The light flickers and creates patterns on the walls
Restless woman sits in tune.
A restless woman sits in silence
Grey and yellow dying skin,
The woman's skin is pale and yellowing
Tight drawn fingers clasp her chin.
The woman tightens her grip on her chin
Dying fire, sounds decreasing
The fire is dying, and the crackling sounds are getting softer
Misty morning dew amounting
There is a misty morning outside, and the dew is accumulating
Fill your day but empty now,
The day is filled, but there's still a sense of emptiness
Mo strength within the furrowed brow
The woman has no strength left, and her face shows worry lines
Cat creeps from the open door;
The cat sneaks out through the open door
Dust will thicken on the floor.
Dust will settle and accumulate on the floor
Chair is still but bears with grace,
The chair is still, but it looks elegant
Lonely figures shroud her ways ...
The woman's loneliness is visible in her behavior and surroundings
Contributed by Sebastian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.