Aksel Schaufler, better known by his stage name Superpitcher, is a German p… Read Full Bio ↴Aksel Schaufler, better known by his stage name Superpitcher, is a German producer affiliated with Cologne's Kompakt music label.

Superpitcher made his first appearance on Kompakt's Total 2 compilation album in 2000 with the song "Shadows". In 2001, he contributed a track to Kompakt's first Speicher 12" and released Heroin, a three-track 12" with three different sounds; "Tomorrow" was later included on that year's Total 3. On 2002's Total 4 there was another track by Schaufler, an electro-pop cover of Brian Eno's "Baby's on Fire". Soon after that, Schaufler released his second 12", Yesterday, which featured re-workings of the songs "Tomorrow" and "Heroin". He also made another appearance that year on Kompakt's fourth Speicher 12".

Since stepping out, Schaufler has done steady remixing work for the likes of Dntel, Carsten Jost and several others. In early 2004, Superpitcher released his debut album Here Comes Love. A year later, he released a mix album for Kompakt called Today.

Superpitcher and Michael Mayer have collaborated under the pseudonym Supermayer. Their debut album, Save The World, was released in 2007.

Schaufler's latest album as Superpitcher, Kilimanjaro, was released in 2010.

Voodoo
Superpitcher Lyrics

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Why do you, why do you, why do you, why do you voodoo?

(Voodoo)

Why do you, why do you, why do you, why do you voodoo?

Why do you, why do you, why do you, why do you voodoo?

(Voodoo, voodoo...)
Why

Why do you, why do you, why do you, why do you voodoo?

Voodoo!, voodoo!...

Mean little girl with your dirty little needle
And your mean little needle is etching on my heart

(Why)
Why do you, why do you, why do you, why do you voodoo?
(Voodoo)

Mean little girl with your dirty little needle
And your mean little needle is etching on my heart
Why do you do these silly little things
With your dirty little needle when you know it's really hurting
My aching little heart
My aching little heart

Why

Why do you, why do you, why do you, why do you voodoo?
Ha ha, voodoo...

Why do you, why do you, why do you, why do you voodoo?
Why

Why do you, why do you, why do you, why do you voodoo?
Why

Why do you, why do you, why do you, why do you voodoo?
...do you voodoo?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Superpitcher's song "Voodoo" depict the pain caused by a mean little girl using her dirty needle on the singer's heart, etching upon it as though practicing voodoo. The repeated question of "Why do you, why do you, why do you, why do you voodoo?" showcases the confusion and frustration of the singer, who cannot seem to understand why the girl continues to inflict harm upon them. The use of "voodoo" as a verb adds to the sense of magic and mystery, as though the girl's actions are part of some sort of spell.

The lyrics draw on the theme of manipulation, where the singer is unable to break away from the spell the girl has cast on them. The repetition of the question "why do you voodoo?" highlights the fact that the singer knows they are being manipulated, yet they are powerless to stop it. The metaphor of the needle etching upon the heart is both physical and emotional, showcasing the harm caused by the girl's actions.

Overall, Superpitcher's "Voodoo" is a haunting song about the harm caused by manipulation and the struggle to break free from it.

Line by Line Meaning

Why do you, why do you, why do you, why do you voodoo?
The singer is questioning the motive and reasoning behind the other person's use of voodoo.

Voodoo!, voodoo!...
Repetition of the word 'voodoo' to emphasize its importance in the song.

Mean little girl with your dirty little needle
The singer is describing the other person as a mean girl who is damaging the singer's heart with her actions.

And your mean little needle is etching on my heart
The person's actions are causing emotional pain to the artist.

Why do you do these silly little things
The artist is asking why the other person is engaging in hurtful behavior that seems trivial and pointless.

With your dirty little needle when you know it's really hurting
The singer is frustrated that the other person is aware of the pain they are causing but continues to harm them anyway.

My aching little heart
The singer is expressing the physical and emotional pain they are experiencing as a result of the other person's actions.

Ha ha, voodoo...
The artist adds a sarcastic tone to their questioning of the other person's use of voodoo.

Why do you, why do you, why do you, why do you voodoo?
The artist repeats their initial question, still seeking an answer to the other person's motivations for using voodoo.

...do you voodoo?
Final repetition of the question, leaving it open-ended and unresolved.

Contributed by Grayson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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