Love Potion #9
Dan Barrett Lyrics
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You know that gypsy with the gold cap, too
She's got a pad down at 34th and Vine
Selling little bottles of Love Potion #9
I told her that I wasn't fly with men
I've been this way since can't remember when
She looked at my palm and she made a magic sign
She said, "What you need is Love Potion #9"
She said, "I'm gonna mix it up right here in the sink"
It smelled like turpentine and looked like india ink
I held my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink
I didn't know if it was day or night
I started kissing everything in sight
But when I kissed that cop down on 34th and Vine
He yelled, "Hallelujah, Love Potion #9!"
She said, "I'm gonna mix it up right here in the sink"
She held her nose, she closed her eyes
I took a drink
I didn't know if it was day or night
I started kissing everything in sight
But when I kissed that cop down on 34th and Vine
He yelled, "Hallelujah, Love Potion #9!"
Love Potion #9!
The song "Love Potion #9" by Dan Barrett tells the story of a man seeking a magical solution to his romantic woes. He seeks the help of a gypsy named Madame Ruth, who sells little bottles of Love Potion #9. Despite telling her that he is not attracted to men, she gives him the potion, which he takes, and it causes him to lose his inhibitions and start kissing everything in sight. He even ends up kissing a cop, who surprisingly praises the power of the love potion.
The lyrics are a playful and humorous take on the idea of a love potion and the lengths that people will go to find love. The potion itself is depicted as an elixir with a strong smell and a dark, murky appearance, which gives it a sense of mystery and danger. The story also touches on the idea of the unpredictable nature of love, and how sometimes it can lead to unexpected places.
Overall, "Love Potion #9" is a fun and catchy song that uses a simple story to explore the themes of love and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
I took my troubles down to Madame Ruth
I sought the help of Madame Ruth to fix my romantic problems
You know that gypsy with the gold cap, too
I consulted the famous Madame Ruth known for her gold cap
She's got a pad down at 34th and Vine
Madame Ruth has a place of business at a specific location
Selling little bottles of Love Potion #9
Madame Ruth offers a specific product for sale
I told her that I wasn't fly with men
I revealed to her that I was not attracted to men
I've been this way since can't remember when
I've experienced this attraction towards women for as long as I can recall
She looked at my palm and she made a magic sign
Madame Ruth performed a magical ritual on me
She said, "What you need is Love Potion #9"
Madame Ruth suggested that the solution to my problem was Love Potion #9
She bent down and turned around and gave me a wink
Madame Ruth acted flirtatiously towards me
She said, "I'm gonna mix it up right here in the sink"
She promised to prepare the Love Potion immediately in front of me
It smelled like turpentine and looked like india ink
The Love Potion had an unpleasant smell and appearance
I held my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink
Despite the unappealing appearance and scent, I drank the Love Potion
I didn't know if it was day or night
The Love Potion caused me to feel disoriented
I started kissing everything in sight
The Love Potion caused me to become exceedingly attracted to everything around me
But when I kissed that cop down on 34th and Vine
I kissed a police officer on the street
He yelled, "Hallelujah, Love Potion #9!"
The police officer recognized that I became attracted to him due to the power of the Love Potion
She held her nose, she closed her eyes
Madame Ruth also drank the Love Potion, holding her nose and closing her eyes
Love Potion #9!
The name of the specific product I consumed
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