The Witch
Pointed Sticks Lyrics
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She's new in town
Well you better watch out now
'Cause she'll put you down
She's an evil chick
Said she's the witch
She's got long black hair
I know what you're thinking
But you won't get far
She's gonna make you itch
Said she's the witch
When she walks around late at night
Most of the people are sleeping tight
If you hear knocking on your door
You better send them away (*howl*)
And now you know the score
I've made it clear
And do you remember
I told you so
She's gonna make you itch
Said she's the witch
When she walks around late at night
Most of the people are sleeping tight
If you hear knocking on your door
You better send them away (*howl*)
Got a little girl
She's new in town
Well you better watch out now
She might put you down now
She's gonna make you itch
Said she's the witch
The Witch by Pointed Sticks is a warning to listeners about the danger and seductiveness of a woman who has just arrived in town. The lyrics begin by stating that the unnamed woman has just arrived with a little girl and is someone to watch out for because she can bring someone down. She is described as an evil chick who goes by the name ‘the Witch’. She is further characterized by her long black hair and a big black car. Despite the warnings, some people still may be attracted to her and would want to pursue her. However, the lyrics advise against this as she is someone who is dangerous and whoever is involved with her will likely regret it.
The song's chorus acts as a reminder that if anyone hears knocking on their door late at night, they should not answer it because it might be her. The knocking is followed by a howl, which signifies the danger of the woman. The lyrics reiterate that whoever becomes involved will end up with an itch that they cannot scratch as she is the Witch. The song ends with a repetition of the beginning, with a warning about the danger of being involved with her, as she will make someone itch, and she is the Witch.
Line by Line Meaning
See you got a little girl
I notice that you have a new love interest
She's new in town
She is not familiar with the ways of this place
Well you better watch out now
Be cautious and wary of her actions
'Cause she'll put you down
She has the potential to cause you emotional harm
She's an evil chick
She has a manipulative and harmful personality
Said she's the witch
She claims to have supernatural powers
She's got long black hair
Her hair is long and black in color
Big black car
She drives a large and dark automobile
I know what you're thinking
I am aware of your thoughts and assumptions
But you won't get far
Your expectations will not be met
She's gonna make you itch
She will cause you to feel an uncomfortable desire
When she walks around late at night
During the late hours of the night when she is mobile
Most of the people are sleeping tight
The majority of people are sleeping soundly
If you hear knocking on your door
In the event that you hear a knock at your entrance
You better send them away (*howl*)
It is advised that you reject her advances (wolf howling sound effect)
And now you know the score
You are now aware of the situation
I've made it clear
I have provided an explicit explanation
And do you remember
Do you recall that I previously mentioned
She's gonna make you itch
She will cause you to feel an uncomfortable desire
Said she's the witch
She claims to have supernatural powers
Got a little girl
I have a new romantic interest
She's new in town
She is not familiar with the ways of this place
Well you better watch out now
Be cautious and wary of her actions
She might put you down now
She has the potential to cause you emotional harm
She's gonna make you itch
She will cause you to feel an uncomfortable desire
Said she's the witch
She claims to have supernatural powers
Contributed by Brody W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.