Lady Grinning Soul
Angela McCluskey Lyrics


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She'll come, she'll go
She'll lay belief on you
Skin sweet with musky odour
The lady from another grinning soul

Cologne she'll wear
Silver and Americard
She'll drive a beetle car
And beat you down at cool Canasta

And when the clothes are strewn
Don't be afraid of the room
Touch the fullness of her breast
Feel the love of her caress
She will be your living end

She'll come, she'll go
She'll lay belief on you
Skin sweet with musky odour
The lady from another grinning soulCologne she'll wear
Silver and Americard
She'll drive a beetle car
And beat you down at cool CanastaAnd when the clothes are strewn
Don't be afraid of the room
Touch the fullness of her breast
Feel the love of her caress
She will be your living end
She will be your living end




She will be your living end
She will be your living end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lady Grinning Soul" by Angela McCluskey revolve around a mysterious and seductive woman who goes from one man to another, leaving a lasting impression on all she meets. The singer describes her as having skin sweet with musky odor, wearing cologne, silver and Americard, and driving a Beetle car. She is skilled at cool Canasta, a card game, and has a way of laying belief on those whom she meets. The singer advises the listener not to be afraid of the room when the woman takes off her clothes, and to "touch the fullness of her breast" and "feel the love of her caress." The woman is portrayed as someone who can bring a man to his knees and be his "living end," leaving him both grateful and devastated by the experience.


This song can be interpreted in different ways but overall, the character of the lady represents a mix of femininity, sensuality, and danger. The song recalls the archetype of the femme fatale, a stock character in literature and art that represents the danger and the fascination of a woman who uses her sexuality to manipulate or destroy men. The singer's voice is almost mesmerized by the woman's aura, but at the same time, he recognizes the precariousness of his situation; he's fascinated by her, but he also fears her power. By describing the woman as "the lady from another grinning soul," the song implies that she might not be entirely human, but rather a supernatural being or a projection of the singer's desires.


Line by Line Meaning

She'll come, she'll go
The lady referenced in the song is transient and unpredictable.


She'll lay belief on you
The lady will make you believe in things you may not have before.


Skin sweet with musky odour
The lady has an attractive physical scent.


The lady from another grinning soul
The lady is associated with another entity or person who is happy or pleased.


Cologne she'll wear
The lady will wear a pleasant-smelling fragrance.


Silver and Americard
The lady may have wealth and/or use an American credit card.


She'll drive a beetle car
The lady will drive a Volkswagen Beetle vehicle.


And beat you down at cool Canasta
The lady is skilled at the card game Canasta and may win against others who are playing.


And when the clothes are strewn
The song references a sexual encounter between the artist and the lady.


Don't be afraid of the room
The artist encourages others not to be ashamed of their sexuality.


Touch the fullness of her breast
The singer describes physical intimacy with the lady.


Feel the love of her caress
The artist feels affection from the lady's physical touch.


She will be your living end
The lady will offer the singer eternal satisfaction or completion of some kind.


She will be your living end
Repetition of the idea that the lady will provide the singer with ultimate fulfillment.


She will be your living end
Repetition of the idea that the lady will provide the singer with ultimate fulfillment.


She will be your living end
Repetition of the idea that the lady will provide the artist with ultimate fulfillment.




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