Black Widow
Shane Hall Lyrics
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I'm steady rollin' round
That dark place and I don't wanna leave no
Pretty I can barely breath yo
Whispers in the shadows
Said you a black Widow
Put a man down put em deep down deep down in the ground ohhhh
Don't care if it's true babe I only wanna be with you babe
The only thing that got me down
Really Gets me down
Anytime you come around
Everytime you come around
Ya got me shook babe
Yeah ya got me shook babe
Every time your on my line Feeling them heavy heavy vibes
Every time your on my line Feeling them heavy heavy vibes
Every time your on my line Feeling them heavy heavy vibes
Everytime your on my line Ohhhhh
Black widow babe black widow baby
Are ya gonna be my black Widow baby
Black widow baby black Widow baby
Black widow babe black widow baby
Are ya gonna be my black Widow baby
Black widow baby black Widow baby yeah
The lyrics to Shane Hall's song "Black Widow" depict a tumultuous and addictive relationship. The singer acknowledges that this may not be the last time they call their partner "babe," indicating a pattern of going back to them despite knowing the toxicity of the relationship. The use of the phrase "steady rollin' round that dark place" suggests that they are caught in a vicious cycle of emotional turmoil and are reluctant to leave. The line "pretty, I can barely breathe yo" highlights the irresistible allure of their partner despite the suffocating and overwhelming nature of the relationship.
The lyrics further indicate that there are whispers and rumors about the partner being a "black widow," someone who brings harm to those they are involved with. The reference to "putting a man down, put 'em deep down in the ground" suggests that the partner has a history of hurting others. Nevertheless, the singer expresses their willingness to ignore the truth and remain with their partner, stating that they only want to be with them.
The lyrics also touch upon the singer's struggle with substances, but they claim to be able to put the bottle down when they want to. However, the real source of their emotional distress is their partner. Whenever their partner is around, the singer feels deeply affected and shaken. The repetition of the lines "Every time you're on my line, feeling them heavy heavy vibes" emphasizes the overwhelming impact their partner has on them.
Overall, "Black Widow" portrays a relationship that is both captivating and destructive. The singer is aware of the toxicity but cannot resist the allure of their partner, even though it brings them pain and turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
This won't be the last time I call you babe
I know I will continue to affectionately address you as 'babe'
I'm steady rollin' round
I am constantly navigating through life
That dark place and I don't wanna leave no
I prefer to stay in this mysterious, emotionally tumultuous state
Pretty I can barely breathe yo
Your beauty overwhelms me, it takes my breath away
Whispers in the shadows
Gossip or secrets concealed in secrecy
Said you a black Widow
People have labeled you as a seductive and dangerous woman
Put a man down put em deep down deep down in the ground ohhhh
You have the ability to emotionally defeat and destroy a man
Don't care if it's true babe I only wanna be with you babe
I am willing to overlook any negative aspects as long as I can be with you
I ain't really had much problems with them substances no I can put the bottle down any time I want to
I have no addiction issues, I have control and can quit drinking whenever I choose
The only thing that got me down
The only thing that brings me sadness
Really gets me down
Truly affects me emotionally
Anytime you come around
Whenever you are present
Every time you come around
Each occurrence of your presence
Ya got me shook babe
You make me feel nervous or unsettled
Yeah ya got me shook babe
Yes, you truly make me feel nervous or unsettled
Every time your on my line feeling them heavy heavy vibes
Whenever you contact me, I feel intense, weighty emotions
Everytime your on my line Ohhhhh
Each time you reach out to me
Black widow babe black widow baby
Referring to you as a seductive and dangerous woman
Are ya gonna be my black widow baby
Will you become the one who emotionally defeats and destroys me?
Black widow baby black widow baby
Reiterating the idea of you as a seductive and dangerous woman
Black widow babe black widow baby
Continuing to portray you as a seductive and dangerous woman
Are ya gonna be my black widow baby
Will you be the one who emotionally defeats and destroys me?
Black widow baby black widow baby yeah
Emphasizing your seductive and dangerous nature
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Shane Hall
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