Whitesnake
Late of the Pier Lyrics


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Hey
We caught another white snake tonight
Say something and I'll feel alright
I said wahey
We caught another white snake tonight
Say something and I'll feel alright
I said wahey
Hey yeah
Hey, hey
I said wahey
We caught another white snake tonight
Say something and I'll feel alright
Psyche

What an abomination
Innocence is such a crime
Hard working sound and vision
To bring you the beats in time

Hoping for stormy weather
Waiting for the proper time
When seven flies swarm together
To stitch eight
And save nine

And I realise full well
That my life ain't living hell
But I wrote the book too well
Beknown, beknown future

Hey
We caught another white snake tonight
Say something and I'll feel alright
I said wahey
We caught another white snake tonight
Say something and I'll feel alright
I said wahey
Hey yeah
Hey, hey
I said wahey
We caught another white snake tonight
Say something and I'll feel alright
Psyche

Whitesnake whitesnake
Whitesnake whitesnake
Whitesnake whitesnake
Whitesnake whitesnake
Whitesnake whitesnake
Whitesnake whitesnake
Whitesnake whitesnake




Whitesnake whitesnake
Whitesnake

Overall Meaning

The song "Whitesnake" by Late of the Pier seems to be about catching a white snake as a metaphor for achieving something. The repeated line "We caught another white snake tonight" suggests multiple successes or accomplishments. The singer seems to be seeking validation from someone, asking them to "Say something and I'll feel alright." The upbeat tone of the song contrasts with the darker lyrics that follow. The line "Innocence is such a crime" suggests a cynical view of the world, where good intentions can be punished. The reference to "sound and vision" suggests a pursuit of creative expression.


The second verse continues the theme of striving for success, with the singer "Hoping for stormy weather" to create opportunities. The line "To stitch eight and save nine" is a reference to an old idiom about being efficient with resources. The singer seems to be aware that their life is not terrible ("And I realise full well / That my life ain't living hell"), but their ambitions may be leading them down a dangerous path ("But I wrote the book too well / Beknown, beknown future"). The repetition of "Hey" and "Wahey" in the chorus seems to be a way of trying to shake off these darker thoughts and return to a sense of celebration.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey
The song starts with a vocal cue to get the attention of the audience.


We caught another white snake tonight
The band caught the metaphorical 'white snake', which means they have found inspiration for their art


Say something and I'll feel alright
The band needs validation and encouragement for their creative efforts


I said wahey
An expression of excitement and happiness, likely at the band's recent success or the positive reaction of the audience


Hey, hey
Another vocal cue to keep the audience's attention


Psyche
An abrupt ending to the introductory section of the song, perhaps signaling a shift in tone or theme


What an abomination
The singer is commenting on something they find deeply distasteful or offensive


Innocence is such a crime
The artist is lamenting a societal issue where people are punished for being naive or inexperienced


Hard working sound and vision
The band emphasizes their dedication to creating quality music and visuals for their audience


To bring you the beats in time
The band wants to ensure they keep up with current trends and produce music that appeals to the audience


Hoping for stormy weather
The singer is anticipating something significant or transformative to occur, but with the potential for negative consequences


Waiting for the proper time
The band is biding their time for a moment that is ripe for creative inspiration or success


When seven flies swarm together
An enigmatic line that could represent some sort of catalyst or transformative event


To stitch eight
Likely a metaphorical reference to the creation of something new or a healing process


And save nine
Perhaps the end result of the transformative event or the desired outcome of the creative process


And I realise full well
The artist is acknowledging their understanding of their present situation or state of mind


That my life ain't living hell
The artist acknowledges that their life is going relatively well, likely in contrast to the previous darker themes


But I wrote the book too well
The singer is acknowledging their own creative talents and strengths, but perhaps also expressing a sense of challenge or pressure


Beknown, beknown future
An enigmatic line that could represent the singer's attempt to control their own future or express a sense of inevitability


Whitesnake whitesnake
The repetition of this phrase could either be a nod to the actual band White Snake or an abstract reference to the band's current creative state


Whitesnake whitesnake
Repetition of the previous line, possibly to keep attention focused on the abstract concept being referenced


Whitesnake whitesnake
Continued repetition of the phrase, possibly building tension or anticipation for a final resolution


Whitesnake whitesnake
Repeating the phrase one final time as a dramatic conclusion to the song


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Possible repetition of the phrase to reinforce its message or significance, or simply as a show of artistic flair




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