Voodoo
Nyxx Lyrics
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They call me killer, call me some kind of freak
But they keep calling me, they're calling on me
Oh yeah, I've got 'em praying, sweating and shaking
Now I've got my eye set on you
They call me conjurer, they say I'm divine
Hell yeah, I curse their mothers
Fathers and brothers, for hell that they all put me through
(That girl is psycho)
They all tell me that I'm evil
(That girl is psycho)
That I'll never be one of them
(That girl is psycho)
They wanna see me burn
(That girl is psycho)
You wouldn't do that to me, would you?
Well I'm psycho, voodoo, that's what they say about me
I've got you under my spell
And I'm psycho, voodoo, that's what they say about me
What will you say about me?
They like my alchemy though they'll never say
They're screaming, "Heresy! Throw her to the flames!"
Oh Lord, the fire's rising
I keep denyin' the lies that are taken as truth
(That girl is psycho)
Point your fingers, the blame's on me
(That girl is psycho)
They've turned their backs
(That girl is psycho)
If they wanna see evil
(That girl is psycho)
They haven't seen anything yet
Well, I'm psycho, voodoo, that's what they say about me
I've got you under my spell
And I'm psycho, voodoo, that's what they say about me
What will you say about me? (That girl is psycho)
(That girl is psycho)
What will you say about me? (That girl is psycho)
(That girl is psycho)
What will you say about me?
I've seen her call upon the gods of the darkness
Witnessed her speaking to the demons of man
Driven the pyres down the road of perversion
She must burn
(That girl is psycho)
(That girl is psycho)
Well I'm psycho, voodoo, that's what they say about me
I've got you under my spell
And I'm psycho, voodoo, that's what they say about me
What will you say about me? (That girl is psycho)
(That girl is psycho)
What will you say about me? (That girl is psycho)
(That girl is psycho)
What will you say about me?
The lyrics to Nyxx's song Voodoo seem to be about a woman who is feared and ostracized by society for her mystical and powerful abilities, which are seen as threatening and evil. She is called a killer, a freak, a conjurer, and is accused of being psycho and practicing voodoo. However, she also seems to revel in her power, enjoying the fact that she has others praying, sweating, and shaking at her command. She also curses her past lovers for the hell they put her through, suggesting that her powers are in part a response to her own victimization.
Despite their fear and condemnation of her, the people around her also seem to be drawn to her, believing in her alchemy even as they scream for her to be burned at the stake. They seem to turn on her when it becomes convenient or necessary, blaming her for their problems and abandoning her when she is accused of evil. The song ends with a final challenge: what will you say about me?
Overall, the lyrics to Voodoo portray a complex character who is both feared and admired, victim and oppressor, powerful and vulnerable. The song seems to question the nature of evil and the way in which we define and react to it.
Line by Line Meaning
That girl is psycho
The singer is being judged and called crazy.
They call me killer, call me some kind of freak
Despite being called names, people still reach out to the singer for their 'killer' and unusual abilities.
But they keep calling me, they're calling on me
Others are seeking the singer's help despite their negative reputation.
Oh yeah, I've got 'em praying, sweating and shaking
The singer's powers have a strong effect on those who seek their help.
Now I've got my eye set on you
The singer has chosen a specific person to help or target with their powers.
They call me conjurer, they say I'm divine
The singer is seen by some as having mystical or godlike abilities.
Portrayed as poison, my past lovers and mine
The singer and their past loves have been represented negatively.
Hell yeah, I curse their mothers
The singer is angry at those who have wronged them and their loved ones.
Fathers and brothers, for hell that they all put me through
The singer blames their past lovers' family members for problems they faced in their relationships.
(That girl is psycho) They all tell me that I'm evil
The singer is judged and called evil due to their abilities and negative representation.
(That girl is psycho) That I'll never be one of them
Others see the singer as different and unrelatable.
(That girl is psycho) They wanna see me burn
Some people wish to harm or condemn the singer.
(That girl is psycho) You wouldn't do that to me, would you?
The singer questions if the person they are addressing would also turn on them.
Well I'm psycho, voodoo, that's what they say about me
The singer embraces and acknowledges their perceived craziness and mystical abilities.
I've got you under my spell
The singer has a hold or influence over the person they are addressing.
And I'm psycho, voodoo, that's what they say about me
The singer again acknowledges their perceived craziness and mystical abilities.
What will you say about me?
The singer wonders how this person will perceive them and their reputation.
They like my alchemy though they'll never say
Despite their reluctance to admit it, people appreciate and enjoy the singer's abilities.
They're screaming, "Heresy! Throw her to the flames!"
Others are turning on the singer and want to punish them for their abilities.
Oh Lord, the fire's rising
The situation is becoming increasingly dangerous.
I keep denyin' the lies that are taken as truth
The singer denies the negative representation of them and their abilities.
Point your fingers, the blame's on me
The singer is being scapegoated and blamed for problems.
They've turned their backs
Those who were previously supportive have abandoned the singer.
If they wanna see evil
Others desire to see or experience something negative.
They haven't seen anything yet
The singer warns that things could get much worse.
I've seen her call upon the gods of the darkness
An outside source has witnessed the singer's mystical abilities.
Witnessed her speaking to the demons of man
The same source saw the singer communicating with dark forces.
Driven the pyres down the road of perversion
The source seems to be invoking the idea of the singer being punished for their abilities.
She must burn
The source is clearly against the singer and believes they should be punished.
What will you say about me?
The singer continues to ponder how they will be perceived and judged.
Writer(s): Nyxx
Contributed by Austin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NightKisses
They call me killer
Call me some kind of freak
But they keep calling, baby
Calling on me
Oh yeah, I've got 'em prayin'
Sweating and shaking
Now I've got my eyes set on you
They call me conjurer
They say I'm divine
Portrayed as poison
By past lovers of mine
Hell yeah, I cursed their mothers
Fathers and brothers
For the hell that they all put me through
(That girl is psycho)
(spoken)
They all tell me that I'm evil
I'll never be one of them
They want to see me burn
You wouldn't do that to me, would you?
CHORUS:
I'm psycho
Voodoo
That's what they say about me
I've got you
Under my spell and I'm
Psycho
Voodoo
That's what they say about me
What will you say about me?
They like my alchemy
Though they'll never say
They're screaming
"Heresy! Throw her to the flames."
Oh lord, the fire's rising
I keep denying
The lies that are taken as truth
(That girl is psycho)
(spoken)
Pointed fingers, the blame's on me
They've turned their backs
But if they want to see evil
They haven't seen anything yet
CHORUS
(Aesthetic Perfection)
I've seen them call upon the gods of the darkness
Witness to speak into the demons of men
Driven the buyers down the road of perversion
She must burn
@solar7463
Anyone else think Nyxx needs to come out with some more stuff? C'mon girl!
@tristanroddy7684
Yes
@DramatiqaBlack
ALL OF MY YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@zombreon6021
I appreciate every single song more that way. Quality over quantity
@issatruther1031
Darcotics Iβd agree, but itβs been 2 years bro
@Waster_War_Boss
We can only hope
@theadamdisney
I mean.... industrial Britney and I'm here for it dude. I want a full album to listen to on repeat and support Nyxx. :D <3
@alisonleahbernadette2844
industrial britney, but with more native talent? I feel that.
@natashadixon8470
i'm rapidly developing an obsession with nyxx music. and the the two of you making music is gold <3
@NyxxNyxxNyxx
natasha wilson yessss! Succumb to me! ππ€ haha Thank you!