Voodoo
All Kings And Queens Lyrics

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When the moon rises, the dogs will howl
Look out of your window, I'll be on the prowl
I'm not usually a gambling man
But oh I just wanna hold up my hands

And say I'm taking a chance on you love
Whoa I'm taking a chance on you love

I'm not superstitious and I don't wear no charm
I don't carry my heart on the sleeve of my arm
Seven years of bad luck, please, don't worry me
Cause when I look in the mirror, here's the future I see

I'm taking a chance on you love
Whoa, I'm taking a chance on you love

Place your bets, better yet
Don't forget, what I said
Roll the dice, spin the wheel
Always remember, you've got to keep it real

Don't believe in voodoo, black magic was never my style
But I believe you do, and it won't take much time
To gather the portions that weave your magic spell
The moon on the ocean has a secret to tell

But anyway I'm taking a chance on you love

Whoa I'm taking a chance on you love
Whoa I'm taking a chance on you love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Voodoo" by All Kings and Queens speak of taking a chance on love, despite not being superstitious or believing in black magic. The singer acknowledges that the moon may have a certain power over people, as it brings out the howling of dogs and inspires mysterious behavior. However, the singer is not afraid of these things and instead wants to gamble on love.

The lyrics continue on to address the idea of fate, noting that the concept of seven years of bad luck is not a concern. The singer sees a bright future with their love, and is willing to take risks to make it happen. They encourage others to do the same, reminding them to keep it real and not be swayed by superstitions.

Overall, the lyrics of "Voodoo" are about taking a chance on love, despite any fears or doubts that may come up along the way. It's a message of hope and positivity, encouraging people to trust in themselves and their feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

When the moon rises, the dogs will howl
As the night falls, and the world goes to sleep, reality changes and things that normally don't happen start to occur

Look out of your window, I'll be on the prowl
I'll be there for you, always watching out for you

I'm not usually a gambling man
I'm not someone who takes risks lightly

But oh I just wanna hold up my hands
I want to show you that I am taking a chance on this love

And say I'm taking a chance on you love
I am putting my heart on the line for you and taking a risk on our relationship

Whoa I'm taking a chance on you love
I am fully committing to this relationship and embracing the risks and challenges that come with it

I'm not superstitious and I don't wear no charm
I do not have any beliefs in luck or destiny and I do not rely on any object or trinket for protection

I don't carry my heart on the sleeve of my arm
I don't openly show my feelings for others to see

Seven years of bad luck, please, don't worry me
I am not afraid of the consequences of my actions or the traditional superstitions that come with them

Cause when I look in the mirror, here's the future I see
I am confident in myself and my choices and I know that I can control my own destiny

Place your bets, better yet
Take a risk and bet on me and our relationship

Don't forget, what I said
Remember the promises I made and that I am committed to them

Roll the dice, spin the wheel
Take a chance and let fate decide what happens next

Always remember, you've got to keep it real
Stay true to yourself and don't let anything get in the way of your morals and values

Don't believe in voodoo, black magic was never my style
I do not believe in the supernatural or anything that goes against logic and reason

But I believe you do, and it won't take much time
I respect your beliefs and I am willing to learn more about them

To gather the portions that weave your magic spell
To gather the necessary ingredients and components to make your magic work

The moon on the ocean has a secret to tell
The natural world holds secrets and mysteries that we may never fully understand

But anyway I'm taking a chance on you love
Despite any doubts or uncertainties, I am still willing to take a risk on our relationship

Whoa I'm taking a chance on you love
I am fully committing myself to this relationship and embracing whatever comes next

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN MAY, PAUL RODGERS, ROGER TAYLOR

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