Voodoo Woman
Koko Taylor. Lyrics
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And I know the reason why
They call me the voodoo woman
And I know the reason why
Lord if I raise my name
You know the sky begin to cry
They call me the voodoo woman
They call me the voodoo woman
I look through water and spied by land
I tell all you men if your woman got another man
I got a rabbit foot in my pocket, a toad frog in my shoes
A craw fish on my shoulder, lookin' dead at you
I got dust from a rattlesnake, I got a black spider bone
If that don't do it baby, you'd better leave it all alone
They call me the voodoo woman
And I know the reason why
Lord if I raise my name
You know the sky begin to cry
I got a rabbit foot in my pocket, a toad frog in my shoes
A craw fish on my shoulder, lookin' dead at you
I got dust from a rattlesnake, I got a black spider bone
If that don't do it baby, you'd better leave it all alone
They call me the voodoo woman
And I know the reason why
They call me the voodoo woman
And I know the reason why
Lord if I raise my name
You know the sky begin to cry
Lord if I raise my name
You know the sky begin to cry
Lord if I raise my name
You know the sky begin to cry
Lord if I raise my name
You know the sky begin to cry
In Koko Taylor's song "Voodoo Woman," she breaks down her reputation as a powerful sorceress who is knowledgeable in voodoo. The lyrics reveal that people call her the voodoo woman because of her mystical abilities, but she knows the reason why. Koko Taylor believes in her powers so much that she is convinced that when she raises her name, the sky begins to cry. As a voodoo woman, she looks through water and spies on land, warning men that if their woman has another man, she would know.
Koko Taylor employs voodoo relics, such as a rabbit's foot in her pocket, a toad frog in her shoes, a crawfish on her shoulder deadpanning, dust from a rattlesnake, and a black spider's bone to give her magic more potency and to warn people that if those things don't work, it is best to stay away from it all. The song seems to suggest that Koko Taylor has practical skills to solve various problems, but her powers run far deeper than what people see. The song works as a warning of sorts to people who are not familiar with voodoo and its complex practices.
Line by Line Meaning
They call me the voodoo woman
People identify me as the voodoo woman
And I know the reason why
I understand why they refer to me as such
Lord if I raise my name
If I am mentioned or spoken of
You know the sky begin to cry
Nature responds with tears
I look through water and spied by land
I am capable of seeing beyond the surface
I tell all you men if your woman got another man
I warn men if their partners are unfaithful
I got a rabbit foot in my pocket, a toad frog in my shoes
I possess certain objects for their magical properties
A craw fish on my shoulder, lookin' dead at you
A craw fish is positioned for a specific purpose
I got dust from a rattlesnake, I got a black spider bone
I have collected substances for their supernatural abilities
If that don't do it baby, you'd better leave it all alone
If those items don't suffice, it's best to avoid meddling
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Exceleration Music Partners, LLC
Written by: CORA TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I love her so much. She is spectacular
mike06052
Incredible vocals! This lady can sing.
Felipe Vieira
depois do primeiro riff na minha mente só vem "PAPATINHOOO"
Catherine Engelhardt
I love it. Incredible voice and soul power. Thank you from ♥️
Nurlan Bakeev
Я тащусь!!!
raul illapel
Gran voz y magistral interpretacion del blue.
Ronaldo Amorim
Black alien mostrou-me essa obra de arte!
Cornel Bébié
If there is one voodoo woman, she certainly is... Amazing !
Raul Rodriguez
Magnificent!
Beverly Harris
SENSATIONAL AWESOME HEAVENLY BEAUTIFUL AMAZING!!!!!