Davey
Jay Ferguson Lyrics
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Won't you listen, Davey?
Don't you let that woman make you crazy
Oh, Davey
Don't you be the fool now
Don't you know that her love can be so cruel now?
You've been a brother and a friend of mine
She's so much younger but you're far behind
And I just don't think
I just don't think you're learning
Davey
She's a witchy lady
Don't you let that woman make you crazy
Oh, Davey
Well, I could be wrong now
But the spell that she's got on you is strong now
Like all the lovers that she's left behind
You'll end up yelling at the moon
You're just another in a long, long line
And the sun goes down
The sun goes down so soon
Day, day after day
You can't stay away
Day, day after day
You can't stay away
What does she tell you when you're all alone?
How does she hold you when you're dancing?
When it's all over can you still come home?
Are you running out
Running out of chances?
Well, Davey
Won't you listen, Davey?
Oh, Davey
Won't you listen, Davey?
Ooh, Davey
She's a witchy lady
Don't you let that woman make you crazy
Oh, Davey
Won't you listen, Davey?
Don't you let that woman make you crazy
The lyrics of Jay Ferguson's "Davey" are a plea to a friend who is in a destructive relationship with a "witchy lady." The chorus repeats this plea, urging Davey to listen and not let the woman make him crazy. The verses provide more detail about the situation, with the singer expressing concern that Davey is not learning from the experiences of others who have been left behind by this woman. Despite the warning signs, Davey cannot stay away from her, and the singer questions what she tells him when they are alone and whether he can still come home after their encounters.
The song's chorus is catchy and emphasizes the urgency of the singer's message to Davey. The repetition of his name throughout the song adds a personal touch and strengthens the friend-to-friend plea. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to understand, making the message accessible to listeners. The theme of warning against a dangerous relationship is a common one in pop music, but the specificity of the "witchy lady" and the concern expressed by the singer make this song stand out.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, Davey
Starting the conversation with Davey.
Won't you listen, Davey?
Asking him to listen carefully to what's going to be said.
Don't you let that woman make you crazy
Advising Davey not to let a woman take control of his life.
Oh, Davey
Using his name to grab his attention.
Don't you be the fool now
Advising Davey to be smart and not to make foolish decisions.
Don't you know that her love can be so cruel now?
Reminding Davey that love can be cruel and warning him of the woman's intentions.
You've been a brother and a friend of mine
Acknowledging the bond between them and showing that he cares for Davey.
I hate to see anybody burning
Feeling sorry for Davey and not wanting to see him get hurt.
She's so much younger but you're far behind
Stating the difference in age and maturity between Davey and the woman.
And I just don't think
Expressing doubt about Davey's behavior.
I just don't think you're learning
Saying that Davey is not learning from his mistakes.
She's a witchy lady
Describing the woman as manipulative and dangerous.
But the spell that she's got on you is strong now
Acknowledging that Davey is under the woman's influence and the situation is difficult to break away from.
Like all the lovers that she's left behind
Comparing Davey to other past lovers who have been hurt by the same woman.
You'll end up yelling at the moon
Stating that Davey will eventually be destroyed by his love for the woman.
You're just another in a long, long line
Implying that Davey is not the first nor will he be the last to fall for the woman's charms.
And the sun goes down
Suggesting that time is running out for Davey.
The sun goes down so soon
Emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Day, day after day
Highlighting the repetitive nature of Davey's behavior.
You can't stay away
Showing that Davey is unable to resist the woman's pull.
What does she tell you when you're all alone?
Asking Davey what he talks about with the woman in private.
How does she hold you when you're dancing?
Asking Davey how the woman physically interacts with him.
When it's all over can you still come home?
Questioning if Davey will have a home to go back to if he continues down this path.
Are you running out
Asking Davey if he's running out of options or chances.
Running out of chances?
Questioning if Davey is at the end of his rope.
Oh, Davey
Once again using his name to get his attention.
Won't you listen, Davey?
Reiterating the importance of listening.
She's a witchy lady
Repeating the warning about the woman.
Don't you let that woman make you crazy
Repeating the advice to not let the woman take control of Davey's life.
Oh, Davey
Ending the song with Davey's name once more.
Won't you listen, Davey?
Concluding with the importance of listening and taking the advice given.
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.