Since then, Rigmor Gustafsson has released another five albums (1998's "Plan #46", 2000's "Live På Mosebacke" ("Live At Mosebacke"), 2003's "I Will Wait For You", 2004's "Close To You" and 2006's "On My Way To You"), participated in the Swedish Jazz Festival, aswell as toured Europe, Asia and Australia.
She lives together with Swedish saxophonist Magnus Lindgren.
Voodoo Skills
Rigmor Gustafsson Lyrics
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you do the talk inside your head
you might be wise and proper there
how would I know,
how can I care when not much important has been said
not much appropriate has been done
you came along we had some fun
delivered cash for you to keep
not much appropriate has been done
but I do have a plan
I’m working on my voodoo skill
In order to control your will
I lost my way it’s strange and new,
I haven’t got a clue but I’m working on my voodoo skill
some day I’ll control your will
you’ll do what I want, exactly what I want
Not much exciting action here
I wait for you to disappear
you’re such a strange and lazy man
although you bore me I’m your fan
not much exciting action here
Not much left I’m incomplete
I am passé I’m obsolete
go find another playmate now
I will be strong without your love
not much left I’m incomplete
but I do have a plan
(piano solo)
I’m working on my voodoo skill
In order to control your will
I lost my way it’s strange and new,
I haven’t got a clue
but I’m working on my voodoo skill
some day I’ll control your will
I’m working on my voodoo skill
In order to control your will
I lost my way it’s strange and new,
I haven’t got a clue
but I’m working on my voodoo skill
some day I’ll control your will
I’m working on my voodoo skill
some day I’ll control your will
and you’ll do what I want, exactly what I want
The lyrics to Rigmor Gustafsson's song "Voodoo Skills" seem to be about a person who is frustrated with their relationship and wants to gain control over their partner. The song starts by suggesting that the person has not been communicating effectively with their partner ("Not much important has been said, you do the talk inside your head"). Despite this lack of communication, the person wants to manipulate their partner's actions and thoughts ("In order to control your will, some day I'll control your will").
The second verse suggests that the person has been working hard for their partner ("I worked so hard I didn't sleep, delivered cash for you to keep"), but feels that their efforts have been underappreciated ("not much appropriate has been done"). At this point, the person reveals that they have a plan to use their "voodoo skill" to gain control over their partner. Although they admit they are not sure how this will work, they are determined to figure it out.
The final verse suggests that the person has become disillusioned with their partner ("you're such a strange and lazy man"). They feel incomplete without the relationship, but are confident enough to move on ("I will be strong without your love"). The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the person's determination to gain control over their partner.
Overall, "Voodoo Skills" is a song about power and manipulation within a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest that the person is frustrated with their lack of control and is willing to resort to supernatural means to gain it.
Line by Line Meaning
Not much important has been said
You don't communicate much and keep your thoughts to yourself
you do the talk inside your head
You have an internal dialogue going on in your mind
you might be wise and proper there
You may have good ideas and behave appropriately in your mind
how would I know,
how can I care when not much important has been said
I cannot know what you're thinking or care about it if you don't express yourself
not much appropriate has been done
We haven't done much useful things
you came along we had some fun
We spent time together and enjoyed it
I worked so hard I didn’t sleep
I worked tirelessly and didn't get enough rest
delivered cash for you to keep
I gave you money which you kept
but I do have a plan
However, I still have a plan
I’m working on my voodoo skill
I'm trying to improve my ability to influence people
In order to control your will
So that I can control your decisions and actions
I lost my way it’s strange and new,
I'm not sure what I'm doing and it's unfamiliar
I haven’t got a clue but I’m working on my voodoo skill
I don't know how to do it yet, but I'm learning
some day I’ll control your will
Eventually, I'll be able to manipulate you
you’ll do what I want, exactly what I want
You'll follow my instructions obediently
Not much exciting action here
Things are dull and uneventful
I wait for you to disappear
I hope you'll go away soon
you’re such a strange and lazy man
You have odd habits and don't seem to do much
although you bore me I’m your fan
Despite finding you uninteresting, I still like you
not much left I’m incomplete
I feel like something is missing in my life
I am passé I’m obsolete
I'm outdated and no longer relevant
go find another playmate now
You should find someone else to spend time with
I will be strong without your love
I'll be able to cope without your affection and support
I’m working on my voodoo skill
Despite all this, I'm still trying to improve my ability to influence people
some day I’ll control your will
I'll be able to manipulate you eventually
I’m working on my voodoo skill
some day I’ll control your will
and you’ll do what I want, exactly what I want
In summary, I'm doing whatever it takes to control you and make you obey me
Contributed by Micah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Painting45
Nice Band and Vocals. I most enjoyed the Lyrics. Few Swedes get a shot with good Lyrics in English these days
@DieterStenzel
Versuch mal das gut zu covern. Dann merkt man, wieviel wunderbare Musik das ist! Großartig!