Sally
Blue Oyster Cult Lyrics

Oh, no, I can't believe it, Sally
The singer cannot believe what he has seen, and is addressing Sally with concern.

Oh, I, must accuse you, Sally
The singer knows that something is amiss, and must accuse Sally of being involved in something inappropriate.

There's scratches on your knees
The singer has noticed physical signs on Sally's body that suggest she has been engaging in activity that may be damaging.

Where you been all morning
The artist is questioning Sally's whereabouts and activities from earlier in the day.

I think you been down, down
The artist believes that Sally has been engaging in some form of activity that is potentially destructive or harmful.

To the brier patch, baby
The singer believes that Sally may have been in an area of thorny bushes, which could account for the scratches on her knees.

There might be someone was with you
The singer suspects that Sally may have been in the company of another person who could have caused injury or harm.

There's brambles in your hair
The artist has now noticed that Sally has thorny plants tangled in her hair.

You been rolling in the roses
The artist is suggesting that Sally may have been trying to hide something by covering up the scratches on her knees with rose petals.

There's a thorn caught in your shoulder
The artist has now noticed another thorn, this time in Sally's shoulder, suggesting that she has been in some kind of altercation.

Oh, I think, the morning sun was rising
The singer remembers a specific time of day when certain events occurred, and suspects that Sally may have been involved in something suspicious during that time.

Venus was clear
The artist recalls a clear evening sky and a bright celestial presence, possibly indicating that something significant was happening around that time.

And you are messing with the goddess of love
The singer is suggesting that Sally has been engaging in promiscuous behavior, perhaps with someone associated with the love goddess Venus.

Come on now, over here
The singer is urging Sally to come closer so that he can investigate and confront her about his suspicions.

Lemme take a look at you
The singer wants to examine Sally more closely to identify any signs of wrongdoing.

Just look at you
The artist notes that Sally's appearance suggests that she may have been engaging in inappropriate activity.

You got bruises everywhere
The artist notices bruises on various parts of Sally's body, which could indicate that she has been engaged in some form of physical activity.

You got brambles in your hair
The singer has observed that Sally has thorny plants tangled in her hair, which further confirms his suspicions.

You got scratches on your knees
The singer has noticed physical signs on Sally's body that suggest she has been engaging in activity that may be damaging.

Oh, it's easy to see
The artist has seen evidence of Sally's wrongdoing and believes it to be obvious to anyone who looks closely.

You been messing around Sally
The artist accuses Sally of engaging in inappropriate behavior.

And you ain't been messing with me
The artist is jealous and upset that Sally has been involved with someone else.

Well, I know now
The singer has reached a conclusion about what has been going on with Sally and others.

Somebody with my girl
The artist has discovered that another person has been involved with Sally, his girlfriend.

Torn pants, torn pants
The singer has seen damage to clothing that suggests sexual activity may have taken place.

And juice all down your dress
The singer has seen evidence of physical activity, possibly related to sexual behavior or drug use.

You been ripping it up with somebody
The singer accuses Sally of engaging in wild and irresponsible behavior with someone else.

You better confess, confess
The artist demands that Sally confess the truth about her actions.

Confess, confess
The artist continues to demand that Sally confess.

You better confess
The singer warns Sally that she must confess or there will be consequences.