Hoodoo Woman
Krokus Lyrics

She blessed all dirty water
On a stormy full moon night, the hoodoo woman performed a ritual to bless all the unclean water.

On a stormy full moon night
The hoodoo woman performed a ritual on a specific night with stormy and full moon conditions for maximum impact.

She walked through sand and fire
The hoodoo woman experienced and overcame harsh obstacles like walking through scorching sand and fire with ease.

Never caught in a fight
Despite her strong presence and powers, the hoodoo woman never got into any altercations or confrontations.

He got that rattlesnake fever
The man in the song became physically ill and feverish after being bitten by a rattlesnake.

Red dust on his boots
The man had been traveling in dusty terrain, evidenced by the red dust on his boots.

Demons and fallen angels
The man was dealing with personal demons and possibly evil influences like fallen angels.

Got the black spider blues
The man was feeling down, depressed, and possibly emasculated, represented by the term 'black spider blues.'

Mama was a hoodoo woman
The hoodoo woman in the song is referred to as 'Mama,' implying her respected status as a community leader or parental figure.

Papa was a hoodoo man
The hoodoo woman's partner is referred to as 'Papa,' suggesting a familial, loving relationship between the two.

She's drivin' hard that Chevy trail
The hoodoo woman is driving her Chevy along a challenging path, working hard to achieve her goals.

Burnin' on both ends
The hoodoo woman is using all her energy and resources to the point of exhaustion, represented by 'burning on both ends.'

She rocks the town of New Orleans
The hoodoo woman is making waves and turning heads in the city of New Orleans with her unique, gypsy-inspired style.

With her gypsy blend
The hoodoo woman incorporates elements of the gypsy culture into her own, creating a unique blend of traditions and beliefs.

A mean shoot-down in Ed's Saloon
An intense, deadly shootout occurred at a saloon owned by a man named Ed.

Spirits join the sky
After the shooting, the spirits of the dead rise up to the sky, symbolizing their departure from this world.

The undertaker said, "I'll never forget
The undertaker who handled the bodies of the deceased vows to never forget the terrible events of that day.

The day, the whole town cried"
The tragic shooting caused the entire town to cry and mourn for the loss of life.

Mama was a crazy woman
In the final section of the song, the hoodoo woman is referred to as 'crazy,' possibly implying that her unconventional beliefs and practices were viewed as strange by some.

Papa, was a hoodoo man
The hoodoo woman's partner is once again referred to as 'Papa,' emphasizing the close, familial bond between the two.