Salome
Old 97's Lyrics


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Salome, uncross your heart
I know what goes on inside, it's over before it starts
Stay all night, yeah I'll wait right here
The full moon might work magic, girl but I won't disappear

And I'm tired of makin' friends and I'm tired of makin' time
And I'm sick to death of love and I'm sick to death of tryin'
And it's easier for you, oh it's easier for you
And it's easier for you, it's easier for you

Salome, untie my hands
Well I'll find another lady and you'll wreck another man
It's over now, yeah and so are we
My blood's turned to dirt, girl you broke every part of me

And I'm tired of makin' friends and I'm tired of makin' time
And I'm sick to death of love and I'm sick to death of tryin'
And it's easier for you, oh it's easier for you
And it's easier for you, oh it's easier

And I'm tired of makin' friends and I'm tired of makin' time
And I'm sick to death of love and I'm sick to death of tryin'
And it's easier for you, yeah it's easier for you




And it's easier for you, oh it's easier for you
And it's easier for you, oh it's easier for you, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Old 97's's song Salome describe a person's frustration with love and relationships. The singer addresses Salome, a woman whom he knows too well and cannot trust. He is tired of making friends, tired of making time, and sick to death of love and trying. However, Salome seems to have an easier time moving on, and the singer envies that. He speaks of untieing his hands and finding another lady, finally accepting that it's over between them. He's been broken by her and his blood has turned to dirt.


The use of the name Salome is significant in understanding the song's meaning. In the Bible, Salome was the daughter of Herodias and is famous for her role in John the Baptist's beheading. Her dance mesmerizes Herod, and he promises to give her anything she wants. Salome asks for John the Baptist's head on a platter, which he delivers. This story is often interpreted as being about temptation and manipulation, which is reflected in the lyrics of the song. The singer feels like he's been manipulated by Salome, much like the story of the biblical Salome.


Overall, the song Salome is about a toxic relationship and the difficulties of moving on. The singer is feeling frustrated and hurt, while Salome seems to have an easier time of it. The use of the name Salome adds another layer of meaning to the song and highlights the idea of temptation and manipulation.


Line by Line Meaning

Salome, uncross your heart
Salome, stop being deceitful


I know what goes on inside, it's over before it starts
I know you're not being genuine, and our relationship is doomed from the start


Stay all night, yeah I'll wait right here
I'm willing to stick around and wait for you


The full moon might work magic, girl but I won't disappear
I won't magically fix everything, but I won't simply disappear either


And I'm tired of makin' friends and I'm tired of makin' time
I'm sick of socializing and pretending everything is okay


And I'm sick to death of love and I'm sick to death of tryin'
I'm exhausted from failed relationships and trying to make them work


And it's easier for you, oh it's easier for you
You don't seem as affected by our relationship troubles as I am


Salome, untie my hands
Salome, release me from your grasp


Well I'll find another lady and you'll wreck another man
I'll move on and find someone else, while you continue to hurt others


It's over now, yeah and so are we
Our relationship has come to an end


My blood's turned to dirt, girl you broke every part of me
You've hurt me so deeply that I feel broken inside


And it's easier for you, yeah it's easier for you
You seem to be moving on with ease, while I'm struggling


And it's easier for you, oh it's easier for you
You're not as emotionally invested in me as I am in you


And it's easier for you, oh it's easier for you, oh
You're able to move on faster than I am and it hurts me deeply




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Written by: KENDALL DEWAYNE BETHEA, MURRAY HAMMOND, PHILIP WAYNE PEEPLES, STEWART RANSOM MILLER

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