Look at That Woman Go
Flash and the Pan Lyrics
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Crazy head
Empty bottles
Crowded bed
No tomorrow
Yesterday
Just another
Life away
Look at that woman go
In a twenty-four hour loop
Look at that woman go
And her eyes are black as midnight
And her face is white as snow
Look at that woman go
Mussolini
Brought her in
She been flying
Ever since
Don't need money
Doesn't click
Can't get started
It doesn't stick
Look at that woman go
In a twenty-four hour loop
Look at that woman go
And her eyes are black as midnight
And her face is white as snow
And she doesn't see the camera
But everybody know
Look at that woman go
Turn the pages
And there's the queen
In every other
Magazine
Has the picture
Has the dirt
Took his money
Took his shirt
Look at that woman go
In a twenty-four hour loop
Look at that woman go
With a bullet in her scrapbook
And the blood upon her hands
And she's looking like a winner
And she doesn't give a damn
And her eyes are black as midnight
And her face is white as snow
And she doesn't see the camera
But everybody know
Look at that woman go.
The lyrics of Flash and the Pan's "Look at That Woman Go" are filled with intriguing metaphors involving a woman who seems to be living a wild and fast-paced lifestyle without a care in the world. The opening lines present a picture of a typical Sunday morning hangover, suggesting that the singer and the woman in question have been engaged in a night of excess that has left them feeling disoriented and alone. The reference to "empty bottles" and a "crowded bed" hints at the sexual nature of their exploits, while the line "Just another life away" suggests that their lifestyle is both spontaneous and disconnected from any sense of permanence.
The chorus repeatedly commands the listener to "Look at that woman go," creating a vivid image of a woman who is constantly on the move, with eyes that are "black as midnight" and a face that is "white as snow." This description is a metaphor for her enigmatic nature and her inscrutable motivations, and it also hints at the fact that she is probably doing something illicit or dangerous that requires her to maintain a low profile. The suggestion that "everybody knows" about her movements implies that she is a well-known figure in certain circles, where her behavior is both celebrated and maligned.
The second verse offers a possible explanation for the woman's mysterious aura, suggesting that she was "brought in" by Mussolini and has been "flying ever since." This cryptic allusion to the Italian dictator raises more questions than it answers, but it reinforces the idea that the woman is connected to powerful and dangerous forces that give her a sense of invincibility. The final verse offers a glimpse of the woman's public persona, which is heavily influenced by media coverage and image management. The references to a "queen" in every magazine and pictures with "dirt" suggest that the woman is a celebrity or public figure who has traded on her looks and reputation to gain power and influence. The final line of the song, "And she doesn't give a damn," sums up the woman's attitude towards her critics and detractors, suggesting that she is willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead, no matter how ruthless or immoral her actions may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday morning
The day of the week when this story starts
Crazy head
A state of mind that's unstable and unpredictable
Empty bottles
A sign of heavy drinking
Crowded bed
Multiple people may have been sleeping in the same bed
No tomorrow
A sense of hopelessness and despair, no future plans
Yesterday
The past, which has already happened and can't be changed
Just another
A repetitive life, nothing special or exciting happening
Life away
A sense of time passing by without achieving anything significant
Look at that woman go
Observing a woman who is the subject of the song
In a twenty-four hour loop
Performing the same actions over and over again
And her eyes are black as midnight
The woman's eyes are very dark, reflecting a sense of emptiness, sadness or danger
And her face is white as snow
The woman's skin is very pale, perhaps indicating illness, fear, or vulnerability
Mussolini
A reference to the Italian dictator, who may have metaphorically brought the woman into the story
Brought her in
The woman's presence is due to some external force or influence
She been flying
The woman is moving fast, perhaps uncontrollably
Ever since
The woman has been in motion for an indefinite period of time
Don't need money
The woman doesn't require financial resources to sustain herself or pursue her goals
Doesn't click
The woman can't make a connection with someone or something important to her
Can't get started
The woman is stuck or stalled, unable to begin a new project or phase of her life
It doesn't stick
Something won't adhere to the woman's situation, personality, or character
Turn the pages
Flipping through a magazine or book
And there's the queen
There's an image of a woman who seems to be a powerful, well-known figure
In every other
The queen appears frequently or regularly throughout the publication
Magazine
A type of printed media that reaches a wide audience
Has the picture
The queen's image is included along with other articles or news stories
Has the dirt
There may be negative or damaging information about the queen or her activities
Took his money
The woman has been involved in some kind of financial transaction, probably to her advantage
Took his shirt
The woman has somehow acquired a man's shirt, possibly as a trophy or symbol of power
With a bullet in her scrapbook
The woman has kept evidence of violent or dangerous behavior as a memento
And the blood upon her hands
The woman may have committed a serious crime or act of violence
And she's looking like a winner
Despite the odds or the morality of her actions, the woman is seen as triumphant or successful
And she doesn't give a damn
The woman has no concern for the opinions or feelings of others
But everybody know
Despite her apparent lack of interest, other people are keenly aware of her actions and their consequences
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jadwiga Halota
Thanks for uploading I'm a great fan of Flash and the Pan and this rare track has always been among my favs:)
ludo281160
Fantastic upload, I remember have listened so much in 1985 to the entire LP (some later on the CD) Early morning wake up call! Flash and the Pan always were very original!
JUAN PABLO ARENA
Gran dúo! D.E.P George👋
ludo281160
To my friend in England who is such a AC/DC Fan, but i am more liking Flash And the Pan....
JACK LUKAS
soo coool and amazing
OBESPRING1982
Given when this came out (1984?) and the lyrical content, my conclusion is it's about Joan Collins.
Olaide Khadijat
flash. and zoom