Willow
Phantom/Ghost Lyrics


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You don't have to go to school
What you do is beautiful
What you do is luxury
Enchanting witchcraft misery

You should see you
Through my eyes
I do believe
Your spells arise

And therefore Mrs Rosenberg
Your eyes turn black, it's red alert
You always leave me quite disturbed
Your powers could destroy the world

You should see you
Through my eyes
I do believe
Your spells arise

So you don't have to go to school
What you do is beautiful
What you do is luxury




Enchanting witchcraft misery
to me!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Phantom/Ghost's song "Willow" seem to be written from the perspective of someone deeply in love with a powerful witch or sorceress named Mrs. Rosenberg. The singer admires and is enamored with her mystical abilities despite recognizing the potential danger of her powers. He encourages her not to conform to societal expectations by saying "you don't have to go to school" but instead sees her powers as beautiful and luxurious, even if they bring misery.


The chorus reveals that the singer sees Mrs. Rosenberg in a unique way, perhaps understanding her magic and powers in a way that others cannot. The line "Your spells arise" suggests that he is aware of her use of spells and what they can do. However, the warning in the second verse about her potentially destructive powers seems to suggest that he also recognizes the potential repercussions of using those spells.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't have to go to school
Your skills are innate, you do not need formal education


What you do is beautiful
Your abilities are aesthetically pleasing


What you do is luxury
Your skills are rare and valuable


Enchanting witchcraft misery
Your captivating abilities are also harmful


You should see you
You need to recognize your own abilities


Through my eyes
I perceive your talents in a special way


I do believe
I have faith in your abilities


Your spells arise
Your powers are evident and present


And therefore Mrs Rosenberg
Addressing the person with powerful abilities


Your eyes turn black, it's red alert
Your powers are dangerous and potentially destructive


You always leave me quite disturbed
Your abilities cause unease within me


Your powers could destroy the world
Your abilities have the power to bring about global destruction


So you don't have to go to school
You are already talented without formal education


Enchanting witchcraft misery
Your abilities are mesmerizing yet painful


to me!
Addressing the subject directly




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