Flight of the Conchords
Demon Woman Lyrics
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Demon woman
Demon woman
Your hair is like silk
But you're curdling my milk
I know not of what ilk thou art
Demon woman
You sit on a rock
Looking nice in your frock
But you're scaring my livestock
Demon woman, woman demon
Demon woman
You're making me moan
Turn my bone into stone
You're taking me home
To meet your familiars
Nice to meet you
You cast your spell
Very well
Demon woman
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
Demon woman, woman demon
Ha ha ha...
Demon woman
You cut puppies' toes off
Pull an animal's nose off
How'd you magic my clothes off?
Demon woman
Take me back to your room
Make me howl at the moon
Make me pray to the temple of womb
Demon woman, woman demon
Your breasts are balls of flame
And I'm burning my hands playing these ball games
Demon woman
Demon woman (unholy woman)
Demon woman, woman demon
Ow woman wow wow wow
Ow woman wow wow wow
Devil in a cardigan
Ow woman wow wow wow
Ooh
Aaaaaaaaaaah...
Demon woman
The song Demon Woman by Flight of the Conchords is a humorous take on the traditional rock and roll trope of the seductive, irresistible woman who brings destruction to men. The song opens with a description of the titular character's alluring appearance, likening her hair to silk, before pivoting to a series of humorous rhymes. Throughout the song, the singer becomes increasingly entranced by the Demon Woman, despite the litany of terrible things she does, from curdling milk to mutilating animals.
Despite the absurdity of the song's content, arguably the most interesting aspect of Demon Woman is its music, which perfectly recreates the sound and style of classic rock and roll songs. The main riff is catchy and memorable, while the vocals and harmonies perfectly capture the swagger and bravado of old-school rock and roll. The lyrics are also full of fun nods and references to classic rock, like the line about the Demon Woman's "breasts [being] balls of flame," an obvious reference to the iconic cover of Led Zeppelin IV.
Line by Line Meaning
Demon woman
Addressing the woman who is considered devilish
Demon woman
Addressing the woman who is considered devilish
Demon woman
Addressing the woman who is considered devilish
Your hair is like silk
Commenting on the beauty of the woman's hair
But you’re curdling my milk
Suggesting that the woman is evil and causing problems
I know not of what ilk thou art
Admitting confusion over what kind of person the woman truly is
Demon woman, woman demon
Reinforcing the idea that this woman is demonic
You sit on a rock
Describing where the woman is sitting
Looking nice in your frock
Commenting on the woman's appearance
But you're scaring my livestock
Indicating that the animals are afraid of her
Demon woman, woman demon
Reinforcing the idea that this woman is demonic
You're making me moan
Suggesting that the woman is tempting the artist
Turn my bone into stone
Implies that the woman is enchanting and affecting the singer's body
You're taking me home
The singer is being drawn to the woman
To meet your familiars
The woman's associates are mysterious and unfamiliar
Nice to meet you
A polite greeting, even though the artist is apprehensive
You cast your spell
Suggests the woman has magical powers and abilities
Very well
Acknowledgment of the woman's abilities
Demon woman
Reinforcing the idea that this woman is demonic
Ha ha ha ha ha ha
A sinister laugh, giving the impression that the artist has been ensnared
Demon woman, woman demon
Reinforcing the idea that this woman is demonic
Ha ha ha...
A sinister laugh, giving the impression that the artist has been ensnared
You cut puppies’ toes off
A horrific action, emphasizing that the woman is cruel
Pull an animal's nose off
Another horrific action, emphasizing that the woman is cruel
How'd you magic my clothes off?
The singer has lost their clothing without knowing how or when it happened
Take me back to your room
The singer is being drawn further into the woman's grasp
Make me howl at the moon
Suggesting that the woman's powers can affect the natural world
Make me pray to the temple of womb
The artist is being drawn closer to the woman's dark powers
Your breasts are balls of flame
A description of the woman's physical attributes
And I'm burning my hands playing these ball games
The woman's allure is overwhelming and uncomfortable
Demon woman
Reinforcing the idea that this woman is demonic
Demon woman (unholy woman)
Reinforcing the idea that this woman is demonic
Demon woman, woman demon
Reinforcing the idea that this woman is demonic
Ow woman wow wow wow
Exclamation of pain, desire, or other strong sensations
Ow woman wow wow wow
Exclamation of pain, desire, or other strong sensations
Devil in a cardigan
A description of the woman's appearance, which can be deceptively normal
Ow woman wow wow wow
Exclamation of pain, desire, or other strong sensations
Ooh
An interjection expressing excitement or pleasure
Aaaaaaaaaaah...
A scream that could indicate both pain and pleasure
Demon woman
Reinforcing the idea that this woman is demonic
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jock5505
one of the most underrated FOTC songs!
Brian Schroeder
"but you're scaring my livestock!!!" that kills me everytime...
joshgrindrod
My favourite moment is when Jermaine pauses at 1.16 to correct his glasses like a true badass.
SarahA314
I saw them in Chicago and they sang this, they are awesome live.
L. G.
"You sit on a rock, looking nice in your frock, but your scaring my livestock." Rofl genius!
userbeverage
Exactly! They can play ANY style....so frickin cool!
lnghrnfn
This is by far the best episode this season!!! I've watched it 4 times!
lllllllRobot
lol and I love how he says "How'd you magic my clothes off"
ADDEMAN94
I love those Metal Screams! Like at the end. This song is great btw
FidoDido1980
"Sing Bright Eyes." "Somewhere there are ..." "Don't sing." Hahahaha.