Leighton was a contestant on Season 14 of American Idol.
Witch Hunt
Chandler Leighton Lyrics
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'Cause every time you speak
I'm caught between your teeth
When wine and cyanide
Won't cleanse you of your crimes
Down on your knees and I
Won't turn your wrongs to right
Your wicked intentions hide behind bible
You put me on trial but
You're dead on arrival
But you're fuckin' irrelevant
So gather 'round and run your mouths
Did you forget you're in my fuckin' house?
You can try to run me out of town
I'll burn this shit down to the ground
Ah ha, ha, ha, ah ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah ha, ha, ha, ah ah, ah, ah, ah
So let's play hide and seek
'Cause you can't hide from me never sleeps
And I've got mouths to feed
So gather 'round and run your mouths
Did you forget you're in my fuckin' house?
You can try to run me out of town
I'll burn this shit down to the ground
Ah ha
, ha, ha, ah ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Chandler Leighton's "Witch Hunt" is a powerful song that showcases the singer's unbridled anger and defiance. The song deals with themes of persecution and misogyny towards women, specifically, women who dare to speak their minds and stand up to their oppressors. The opening lines of the song, "Are you scared of me? Am I too threatening?" show that the singer is fully aware of the fear that they inspire in others. They are not afraid to confront those who seek to harm them, and are willing to fight back with everything they have.
The "wine and cyanide" in the second verse serves as a metaphor for the false sense of security that many oppressors have, thinking they can cleanse themselves of their crimes and immoral actions. The singer implies that nothing will absolve the oppressor, and they will be held accountable for their actions. The chorus is a powerful call to arms that speaks to the singer's frustration and anger. They are tired of being unjustly accused and put on trial for simply being who they are. The line "You put me on trial but you're dead on arrival" is a defiant statement that shows the singer will not be silenced or punished for being true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you scared of me? Am I too threatening?
Do I intimidate you so much that you're terrified of me?
'Cause every time you speak I'm caught between your teeth
Whenever you talk, I feel trapped and unable to escape.
When wine and cyanide won't cleanse you of your crimes
No matter what you drink or do to rid yourself of guilt, it won't erase what you've done.
Down on your knees and I won't turn your wrongs to right
Even if you beg for forgiveness, I won't undo the harm you've caused.
Confess your obsession, your wicked intentions hide behind bible
Admit to your unhealthy fixation, and don't try to mask your bad intentions with religion.
You put me on trial but you're dead on arrival, but you're fuckin' irrelevant
You accuse me of wrongdoing, but your words have no power or significance.
So gather 'round and run your mouths, did you forget you're in my fuckin' house?
Feel free to gossip and chatter in my presence, but remember who holds all the power in this space.
You can try to run me out of town, I'll burn this shit down to the ground
If you attempt to force me out, I won't hesitate to destroy everything in my path.
So let's play hide and seek, 'cause you can't hide from me, never sleeps
You can try to evade me, but I am relentless and always vigilant.
And I've got mouths to feed
I have responsibilities and obligations to fulfill.
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