Chuck Prophet (born Charles William Prophet on 28 June 1963) is an American… Read Full Bio ↴Chuck Prophet (born Charles William Prophet on 28 June 1963) is an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and producer. Based in San Francisco, Prophet initially gained recognition as the youngest member of 80's college rock stalwarts Green on Red, with whom he was featured on numerous albums and touring lineups. In the early 1990s, as Green on Red faded to black, Prophet began performing with his future wife Stefanie Finch and releasing independent records on a variety of small labels.

Prophet released his solo debut Brother Aldo in 1990 on Fire records,(later reissued in the late 1990's on Walter Yetnikoff's Velvel imprint. His immediate career path took him through mostly European touring markets and his followup "Balinese Dancer" came out in 1993 & later the Steve Berlin produced "Feast of Hearts" came out in Europe only through the Fire imprint. After a decade long bout with substance abuse, Prophet resurfaced refreshed and renewed on the critical breakthroughs 1998's "Homemade Blood", 2000's "The Hurting Business" and 2002's live "Turn The Pigeons Loose" (all available via Cooking Vinyl in UK). By 2000 he'd recorded a side project with his wife Stefanie called Go Go Market and begun incorporating electronic influences into his traditional roots rock formula, resulting in some mainstream radio play and expanded exposure, culminating in the wider distribution of albums "No Other Love" from 2002 and 2004's "Age of Miracles" on New West Records. Chuck signed a new arrangement in the US with North Carolina based Yep Roc for 2007's "Soap and Water", an album that saw the musician invited to play twice on National Public Radio, as well as on televison talk shows like Late Night With David Letterman, and The Carson Daly Show.

Over the years he also began collaborating with other songwriters like Kelly Willis, Steve Yerkey and contributing as a guitarist/musician to studio efforts from folks like Jonathan Richman, Warren Zevon, Kim Carnes, Cake, Tom Heyman and Jewel. Alejandro Escovedo's upcoming 2008 release produced by Tony Visconti entitled Real Animal was co-written and recorded with Prophet. In addition to having his songs recorded by artists like Solomon Burke, Heart & Cyndi Thomson he has also recorded with men who started out as his influences like Jim Dickinson, Dan Penn and the late Warren Zevon.

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A Woman's Voice
Chuck Prophet Lyrics

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A woman's voice can drug you
It happens all the time
You start up down the middle
End up parted on the side

Yes, a woman's voice will drug you
And lead you all around
Way down, past the bus station

Where nobody should be hangin' around

Oh, sweet baby, stay right where you are
I just wanna get up and turn on the light
What's so great about the dark?

Woman's voice can drug you
She'll be lookin' for the chance
If you're lucky she might roll you like duct tape
You'll be entwined in a modern dance

Yeah, a woman's voice can drug you
Till you cannot feel your legs
Every syllable's like an ocean
Every word a frozen lake

Oh, sweet darlin', you [Incomprehensible]
Soon, we'll both be eatin' cake
You let me know when enough is enough
When enough is enough

A woman's voice can drug you
Like an AM radio
Yeah, like a motorcycle preacher
Like a Sunday far from home

Yes, a woman's voice can drug you
Through a red light in the rain
From the top of De Longpre Avenue
To the bottom of the drain, okay

Oh, sweet baby, stay right where you are
I just wanna get up and turn on the light
What's so great about the dark?
What's so great about the dark?

A woman's voice can drug you
And all your circuits gonna harm
You'll put on that stupid cape and smile
Fly straight into the sun

Yes, a woman's voice can drug you
So spend it while you can
Yeah, you may not believe me
But she used to call me senator

Just like Joan Crawford
She let me know who was the man

Oh, a woman's voice can drug you
Right up off your feet, it's glorious
Your wait just could be right over
Alright son, you go ahead and grab a seat

A woman's voice can drug you

Overall Meaning

Chuck Prophet's song "A Woman's Voice" explores the alluring and possibly dangerous power of women's voices. Prophet emphasizes how a woman's voice can captivate and "drug" you, leading you to change your path and follow her wherever she may lead. Throughout the song, Prophet describes how a woman's voice can lead you to dangerous and intriguing places, like past the bus station or through a red light in the rain. He also highlights that every word a woman says feels like an ocean and every syllable feels like a frozen lake. However, Prophet seems to caution against being completely controlled by a woman's voice, as he suggests that "you let me know when enough is enough."

Overall, Chuck Prophet's "A Woman's Voice" presents an interesting exploration of the captivating power of women's voices. While acknowledging their seductive appeal, Prophet also reminds listeners to be wary of relinquishing all control and only follow when it feels right.

Line by Line Meaning

A woman's voice can drug you
The power and influence of a woman's voice can be mesmerizing and all-consuming.

It happens all the time
This is a common occurrence and has happened many times before.

You start up down the middle
You begin with a clear path or direction in mind.

End up parted on the side
But eventually, you find yourself straying from that path and losing your focus.

Yes, a woman's voice will drug you
Reiterating the fact that a woman's voice can be powerful and intoxicating.

And lead you all around
It can take you on a journey that you never expected or anticipated.

Way down, past the bus station
Taking you to places that you may not feel comfortable or safe in.

Where nobody should be hangin' around
These places are usually avoided and not meant for people to frequent.

Oh, sweet baby, stay right where you are
As the woman's voice entices you, you are urged to stay put and not move forward blindly.

I just wanna get up and turn on the light
The artist wants to regain clarity and see things for what they truly are.

What's so great about the dark?
Questioning the allure of the unknown and dangers of being blinded by the woman's voice.

She'll be lookin' for the chance
The woman's voice is constantly searching for an opportunity to take control and lead you astray.

If you're lucky she might roll you like duct tape
If you're receptive, she could completely envelop you in her grasp.

You'll be entwined in a modern dance
Following her lead, you'll be caught in a complex, modern dance that you can't seem to step away from.

Till you cannot feel your legs
The singer emphasizes the overwhelming nature of being under the influence of a woman's voice.

Every syllable's like an ocean
Each word spoken carries a lot of weight and power, like an immense force of nature.

Every word a frozen lake
Each word spoken is heavily weighed and formidable, like a frozen obstacle in your path.

Oh, sweet darlin', you [Incomprehensible]
The singer's words are muffled and difficult to comprehend, mimicking the cloudiness of being intoxicated by a woman's voice.

Soon, we'll both be eatin' cake
The singer wants to indulge in life's pleasures with the listener once everything is clear again.

You let me know when enough is enough
The artist wants the listener to take control and realize when it's time to step away from the woman's voice.

Through a red light in the rain
The woman's voice takes you down dangerous paths, disregarding the rules and dangers that lie ahead.

From the top of De Longpre Avenue
A specific location is used to highlight the potentially dangerous journeys the woman's voice could bring you on.

To the bottom of the drain, okay
These journeys can lead you to dark and terrible places, emphasized by the imagery of a drain.

And all your circuits gonna harm
Being under the influence of a woman's voice can short-circuit your senses and clarity of thought.

You'll put on that stupid cape and smile
When under the control of a woman's voice, you'll become something you're not and be oblivious to it with a sense of happiness.

Fly straight into the sun
This ultimate journey could lead you to your downfall, like the Greek myth of Icarus flying too close to the sun and melting his wings.

So spend it while you can
The singer encourages the listener to indulge in life's pleasures while they can, before falling under the influence of a woman's voice.

Yeah, you may not believe me
The artist knows that the listener may not take their warning seriously.

But she used to call me senator
The artist has had personal experiences with being under the influence of a woman's voice and wants to warn others.

Just like Joan Crawford
Referring to the famous actress known for her powerful influence and control over others.

She let me know who was the man
Highlighting the woman's voice's ability to take control and emasculate men.

Right up off your feet, it's glorious
Being under the influence of a woman's voice, initially feels like a euphoric experience that sweeps you off your feet.

Your wait just could be right over
The artist assures the listener that they won't be under the influence of a woman's voice forever, and their struggle could end soon.

Alright son, you go ahead and grab a seat
Encouraging the listener to sit back and enjoy the ride, but also to be aware and take control of their actions.

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Written by: CHARLES PROPHET

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