The Witch
Rattles Lyrics
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I am really runnin'
For ma life
Guess from where I'm
Comin'
Guess why I'm runnin'
For my life.
Can't you see the witch
Can't you see the witch by my side.
Can't you see the witch
Can't you see the witch
Can't you see the witch by my side.
Can't you see my death fear
I can hear her voice
Shoutin' everywhere
Who know what I've could done
It must be so bad
That a witch does care.
Can't you see the witch
Can't you see the witch
Can't you see the witch by my side.
Can't you see the witch
Can't you see the witch
Can't you see the witch by my side.
Rattled's song "The Witch" has intense and intriguing lyrics that depict an experience of being chased by a witch, a mystical and supernatural being. The song starts with the singer running for his life as indicated in the line "Can't you see me runnin', I am really runnin' for my life." The reason why the singer is fleeing from the witch is unclear though he asks in the next line "Guess from where I'm comin', Guess why I'm runnin' for my life." The fear and urgency in the character's voice is palpable, giving the listener a sense of the desperation to get away from the witch.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of "Can't you see the witch, Can't you see the witch, Can't you see the witch by my side." This creates a sinister and haunting feeling, especially as the lines are repeated, emphasizing the presence of the witch. The lyrics of the song, especially the lines "Can't you see my death fear, I can hear her voice, Shoutin' everywhere," indicate that the witch may have a hold on the singer, and he may be terrified of her. It is also possible that the singer may have done something wrong or committed a crime that he fears the witch's wrath, as stated in the line "Who knows what I've could have done, it must be so bad that a witch does care."
Overall, Rattled's "The Witch" is an intriguing and captivating song that communicates the fear and desperation of a person being chased by a witch. The lyrics' interpretation is open-ended as the reason why the singer is fleeing from the witch is not explicitly stated. It is up to the listener to imagine the backstory and the circumstances leading to the encounter with the witch.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you see me runnin'
I am desperately running for my life.
I am really runnin'
I am running as fast as I can, with all the fear and adrenaline inside me.
For ma life
I am running because I am being chased and I fear for my very existence.
Guess from where I'm comin'
I have come from a place where danger has taken over, making me flee for my life.
Guess why I'm runnin'
The reason for my escape is so dire that even the witch by my side is more tolerable than what is chasing me.
Can't you see the witch
The witch is a visible manifestation of the evil pursuing me, solidifying my fears.
Can't you see my death fear
I am so afraid of what is happening that I can feel death creeping up on me.
I can hear her voice
The witch's presence is so overwhelming that I can hear her chanting curses and threats in my head.
Shoutin' everywhere
The witch's voice echoes inside and outside, an indication of how much power she holds over me.
Who know what I've could done
The reason for the witch's relentless pursuit is unknown, making me question my actions and their gravity.
It must be so bad
The weight of my deeds is so heavy that even a witch is after me, suggesting how dire the situation is.
That a witch does care
The fact that the witch is bothered enough to go after me makes me realize just how deep my troubles are.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN ASTBURY, BILLY DUFFY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Diego L Portuguez
Can’t you see me runnin'
I am really runnin'
for ma life
guess from where I’m
comin'
guess why I’m runnin
for my life.
Can’t you see the witch
can’t you see the witch
can’t you see the witch by my side.
Can’t you see the witch
can’t you see the witch
can’t you see the witch by my side.
Can’t you see my deathfear
I can hear her voice
Shoutin' everywhere
who know what I’ve could done
it must be so bad
that a witch does care.
Can’t you see the witch
can’t you see the witch
can’t you see the witch by my side.
Can’t you see the witch
can’t you see the witch
can’t you see the witch by my side.
tykiedog
This was the first record I bought. Still got it. Brilliant track.
Giulio Grifi
Tim Schulz I had it recorded on a cassette.......a myth !!!
xs4allbeenz
Than you have to play it more often because the #vinyl #45rpm is #different 📷🙄
Mira P.
Hi lads, any suggestion in such sounds ? (Female fronted pls)
Hans-Hermann Meyer
Yes...from singer Henner Hoier
Tubemonks
it was one of the records that bring back memories.
frank goodall
One of those hidden gems that should get more play time.
Tamás Szabó
Utcai árustól vettem 800 ft-ert 1997 Ben. Nagyon jól szól. Original recording.
Luis Fernando Gatica
Excellent original sound. This song was really good for his time. Rattles was an incredible band. Thanks for upload.
Andrew Shore
Very easy to pinpoint when this song was released - the style of filming, composition, and the sound of the artist definitively very early 70’s or very late 60’s - excellent!