Spike
M.I.O. Lyrics


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Full of spikes
Full of might
Here she glides at your plain sight

Tender love
Pale dove
Do you like this burial vault?
Full of spikes
Full of might
Here she glides at your plain sight

Kisses kill
Numbs your will
Now you tumble down the hill

Full of spikes
Full of might
Here she glides at your plain sight

Trick or treat
Blood is sweet
She'll be happy with your meat

Full of spikes
Full of might
Here she glides at your plain sight

You can't hide




Who's behind?
Legion's playing with your mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of M.I.O.'s song, "Spike" are quite cryptic and may require some interpretation to decipher their meaning. The song is about a woman who is described as being full of spikes and might, and who glides at your plain sight. The use of the word "spikes" connotes something sharp and dangerous, while "might" suggests that she is strong and powerful. The woman is then compared to a pale dove, indicating that there is a softness to her that belies her sharp exterior.


The second verse of the song talks about the woman's kiss, which is described as being deadly and capable of numbing your will. The imagery of tumbling down a hill suggests that once you fall under her spell, it is difficult to resist her. She is also compared to a vampire in the fourth verse, with the line "blood is sweet". This is a metaphor that links her to a predator who feeds on the life force of others.


The last verse of the song is perhaps the most intriguing. The line "you can't hide, who's behind?" suggests that the woman is not what she seems, and that there is some kind of hidden force or entity controlling her actions. The reference to "Legion" playing with your mind is especially intriguing, as Legion is a term used in the Bible to describe a group of demons possessing a man. Overall, the lyrics of "Spike" suggest a woman who is both alluring and dangerous, and who may be under the control of supernatural forces.


Line by Line Meaning

Full of spikes
She is dangerous and unpredictable like a field full of sharp spikes


Full of might
She possesses great strength and power


Here she glides at your plain sight
She moves with ease in front of you, showing off her formidable presence


Tender love
Her love may seem soft and gentle, but beware


Pale dove
Her seemingly innocent and sweet appearance is deceiving


Do you like this burial vault?
Are you prepared to be trapped and buried alive by her treacherous love?


Kisses kill
Her affection is deadly and has the power to end your life


Numbs your will
Her embrace renders you helpless and powerless


Now you tumble down the hill
Under her spell, you will fall into a state of chaos and instability


Trick or treat
She lures you in with the promise of pleasure or danger


Blood is sweet
She craves the taste of blood and violence


She'll be happy with your meat
She will delight in consuming your flesh and devouring your being


You can't hide
There is no escape from her grasp


Who's behind?
You are unsure of who or what is controlling your fate


Legion's playing with your mind
There are multiple forces at play, manipulating and toying with your thoughts and emotions




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Written by: Mario Navarro

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Comments from YouTube:

@graywolff1936

Hot Jazz Spike Jones style can't be beat. These guys were amazing musicians. The entire album is fun and filled with some different players than all of the usual City Slickers. Spike had experts in 1920's jazz music along for the ride on this album. This song became a standard for Spike's live show.

@roybo1930

I LOVE this!!!

@DakkaSkintabII

This is one of those charming songs you can listen to ONCE.

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