The Witch
Heart Lyrics


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Hey, you know there's a girl
Who's new in town
But you better watch out now
Cuz she'll put you down
She's an evil bitch
And she's a witch

She's got a long, black hair
And a big black car
I know what you're thinkin'
But you won't get far
She's gonna make you itch
Cuz she's a witch

Now you know the score
Cuz I set you straight
You better be careful
Before it's too late
She's gonna do you in
Cuz she's a witch

She walks around
late at night
When most other people
Sleep in tight
And if you hear her knocking
On your door
You better say get away
Get away, get away, get away, get way

Now you know the score
Cuz I set you straight
You better be careful
Before it's too late




She's gonna do you in
Yes she's a witch

Overall Meaning

In the song, "The Witch," Heart warns listeners about a new girl in town who might appear attractive on the outside but is actually an evil woman with dark magic. She's described as having long black hair and a black car, and anyone who encounters her is advised to be cautious as she'll put them down or even do them in. The song conveys a sense of fear, warning its listeners not to let their guard down around this witch. The lyrics describe her roaming the streets at night and knocking at people's doors, and anyone who hears her knocking is advised to tell her to "get away."


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, you know there's a girl
Introducing a new character who is a girl.


Who's new in town
She has just arrived in the town, and people may not know much about her.


But you better watch out now
She can harm people, so one should be careful around her.


Cuz she'll put you down
She can insult or humiliate if someone messes with her.


She's an evil bitch
She is a wicked person, who could indulge in cruel and harmful practices.


And she's a witch
She is being compared to a witch who is known for its malicious powers.


She's got a long, black hair
She has dark black hair, which adds to her mysterious persona.


And a big black car
She drives a massive, black car, adding to her intimidating or eerie impression.


I know what you're thinkin'
The artist predicts the thoughts of the listener's mind after hearing about the girl.


But you won't get far
The girl might not have any interest in the people who approach or try to get close to her.


She's gonna make you itch
Her very presence or demeanor can result in uneasiness and discomfort.


Cuz she's a witch
Reiterating the notion that the girl is comparable to a witch.


Now you know the score
The singer sums up the highlights or names the critical points for the listener to remember.


Cuz I set you straight
The singer claims that the listener is now fully aware of the girl and her actions.


You better be careful
The singer cautions the listener to be cautious and vigilant around the girl.


Before it's too late
The artist warns the listener to act fast and prevent any harm from the girl.


She's gonna do you in
If someone is reckless around her, she can do some serious damage to them.


She walks around
Portraying her as someone who wanders alone, making her tough to track down.


late at night
She is active during odd hours when most people are fast asleep.


When most other people
Highlighting how she is unique and different from others.


Sleep in tight
Stating how other people take rest, but she moves around at night.


And if you hear her knocking
The artist alludes to the potential danger that such noises can invite.


On your door
Suggesting that she can reach anywhere and at any time.


You better say get away
Advising the listener to hold their ground and stay firm while facing her.


Get away, get away, get away, get way
The repetition underlines the urgency that such a situation demands.


Yes she's a witch
Repeating the basic crux of the song that the girl is no less than a witch.




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Comments from YouTube:

shelley Ganz

Such a KILLER TUNE!! Pretty COOL Version!!...(Hard to Miss with this Garage Classic!!)

Kirk Peffers

Ann hits some good ones but overall, the better vocal was the original by Tacoma's Gerry Roslie (Sonics).

lighter touch of love

I like this version more, that voice power that Ann has is unmatched, incomparable and unsurpassed

♡The Anime Artist♡

Yep I agree with you

lighter touch of love

Better than the original‼ ️

Christina Algate

Like the song and the DVD 📀

Kirk Peffers

Nancy is just so fine.

Tieu Kha Vu

Of course she is. Very adorable.

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