She
Kiss (1975) Lyrics
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No one really knows
Enchanted starlight
Never goin' home
I know she's goin' down, goin'
Everybody knows, she's so good
Doin' well for others
The powers are within her
As she takes off her clothes
I know she's goin' down, goin'
Everybody knows, she's so good
Doin' well for others
She doesn't really know
The powers are within her
As she takes off her clothes
I know she's goin' down, goin'
Everybody knows, she's so good
The song "She" by Kiss, released in 1975, has an ambiguous and enigmatic quality to its lyrics that can be interpreted in various ways. The opening lines "She walks by moonlight, no one really knows" sets an eerie tone that suggests a mysterious and elusive woman. The phrase "Enchanted starlight, never goin' home" further adds to the otherworldly quality of the woman, almost as if she is not entirely human.
The lyrics continue to describe how the woman is going down, but the reason for it is unknown. The line "Doin' well for others, she doesn't really know" suggests that she is possibly sacrificing herself for the sake of others or fulfilling some kind of duty that is not her choice. "The powers are within her as she takes off her clothes" is a suggestive line, but it can be interpreted in multiple ways. It could mean that the woman has some kind of special power or ability that she only reveals when she undresses. Alternatively, it could imply that she is vulnerable and exposed when she reveals herself, and her "powers" lie in her sexuality or ability to seduce.
Line by Line Meaning
She walks by moonlight
She moves gracefully and elegantly in the darkness of the night
No one really knows
No one truly knows who she is or what she is capable of
Enchanted starlight
Her presence radiates a magical and captivating aura
Never goin' home
She is always on the move and will never settle down in one place
I know she's goin' down, goin'
I know she is descending into a state of vulnerability or surrendering to her desires
Everybody knows, she's so good
Her talents and abilities are well-known to everyone who has encountered her
Doin' well for others
She dedicates herself to helping those around her, even if she doesn't fully understand why
She doesn't really know
Despite her actions, she may not fully comprehend the extent of her own power and influence
The powers are within her
She possesses an innate and incredible strength within herself
As she takes off her clothes
She is removing her physical barriers and revealing her true self
Everybody knows, she's so good
Despite her imperfections and vulnerabilities, everyone recognizes her inherent goodness
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVE CORONEL, GENE (USA 2) SIMMONS
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