Voodoo
Ofln - Godsmack Lyrics
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When I feel the snakebite enter my veins
Never did I want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came
Candles raise my desire
Why I'm so far away
No more meaning to my life
Freezing feeling, breathe in, breathe in
I'm coming back again
I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snakebite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came
Hazing clouds rain on my head
Empty thoughts fill my ears
Find my shade by the moonlight
Why my thought aren't so clear
Demons dreaming, breathe in, breathe in
I'm coming back again
I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snakebite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came
I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snakebite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came
I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snakebite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came
I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snakebite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came
Voodo, voodo, voodo, voodo
Voodo, voodo, voodo, voodo
So far away
I'm not the one who's so far away
I'm not the one who's so far away
I'm not the one who's so far away
The lyrics of Godsmack's "Voodoo" suggest a sense of a world-gone-wrong, as the singer seems to be experiencing a kind of crisis of identity, and the lyrics reflect that confusion by repeating several of the lines, as if to underline the fact that the singer is going in circles. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is deeply troubled and is perhaps addicted to something that's causing a feeling of being separated from reality, as evidenced by lines like "when I feel the snake bite enter my veins" and "candles raise my desire." The singer seems to be seeking some sort of salvation from the negative feelings they're experiencing, as shown by lines like "find my shade by the moon light" and "demons dreaming."
Overall, "Voodoo" seems to suggest a sense of being trapped in a bewildering, anxiety-provoking world, and not really knowing what to do about it. Perhaps the repeated lines are meant to convey a sense of being stuck in a cycle, unable to move forward or find any kind of resolution. While the song doesn't offer any specific solutions, it does seem to provide an outlet for venting these complicated feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not the one who's so far away
I'm not distant physically, but rather emotionally or mentally separated from the present moment.
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
An unpleasant feeling consumes me, as if I had been bitten by a venomous snake.
Never did want to be here again
I don't desire to be in this place or situation again.
And I don't remember why I came
I have no recollection of the reason why I am here or why I engaged in this activity.
Candles raise my desire
The presence of candles evokes a sense of passion or arousal within me.
Why I'm so far away
Why am I mentally or emotionally distant from the present moment?
No more meaning to my life
My life feels devoid of purpose or significance.
No more reason to stay
I have no motivation or incentive to remain in the current situation.
Freezing feeling, breathe in, breathe in
I experience a cold, numbing sensation and try to cope by focusing on my breathing.
I'm coming back again
I will soon be returning to a previous state or situation.
Hazing clouds rain on my head
I feel overwhelmed by confusion and uncertainty, as if my thoughts are being clouded by a dense fog.
Empty thoughts fill my ears
My mind is consumed by vacuous or meaningless thoughts.
Find my shade by the moon light
I search for a place of refuge or shelter from the harshness of reality.
Why my thought aren't so clear
Why can't I think more coherently or logically at this moment?
Demons dreaming, breathe in, breathe in
I am haunted by my own internal demons even in my sleep, and try to regulate my breathing to calm down.
Voodo, voodo, voodo, voodo
The word 'voodoo' is repeated as a reference to the supernatural or mystical, possibly indicating a belief in the power of magic or ritual to overcome one's problems.
So far away
Metaphorical distance from reality or the people around me.
I'm not the one who's so far away
Reiteration that the singer is present, but still feels disconnected or isolated from the situation at hand.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rob Merrill, Salvatore Erna
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
Never did I want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came
Candles raise my desire
Why I'm so far away
No more meaning to my life
No more reason to stay
Freezing feeling, breathe in, breathe in
I'm coming back again
I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came
Hazing clouds rain on my head
Empty thoughts fill my ears
Find my shade by the moon light
Why my thought aren't so clear
Demons dreaming, breathe in, breathe in
I'm coming back again
I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came
I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came
I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came
I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins
Never did want to be here again
And I don't remember why I came
Voodo, voodo, voodo, voodo
Voodo, voodo, voodo, voodo
So far away
I'm not the one who's so far away
I'm not the one who's so far away
I'm not the one who's so far away
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Rob Merrill / Salvatore P. Erna
Voodoo lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
@cryptolagoon7775
My grandfather always wanted this song to be played at his funeral. He just passed away because of cancer, and guess what, we're playing this song for him.
@karakking5906
Omg im sorry for your grandpa. But he sounds bada$$! Respect
@Lisa-jg6gt
I'm very sorry for your loss.. he had great taste in music :)
@PurpCookie
very cool grandpa..rip
@aelfredallspach2207
May he be hailed as a mighty warrior when he approaches the gates of Valhalla
@yaveetcasper6566
but its about heroin not cancer
@naskotsarev3
11 Years later, if you're watching this you're a legend
@user-bp1xe7xn4v
19 years later*
@jjcoola998
Just a junky bro
@Leo.Labine
Was listening to this as a teen, and now Im going on 38....