Dynamite
Tami Neilson Lyrics
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Eye of the hurricane coming alive
Rose hips and blackberry lips
Brother you ain't gonna survive
She's gonna knock you flat, she's gonna hiss and pop
She'll stick you in the middle when the other pin drops
Everything goes quiet, but what's that sound?
A sizzling fuse next to you on the ground
Boom-boom she's dynamite
Heart-breakin, earth-shakin', run for your life
Boom-boom, watch her ignite
You'd better run for cover, she's dynamite
I told you once, now I'll tell you twice
Playing with the cat ain't no business for mice
Little boy you should take my advice
She'll blow you sky high
She's gonna strike a match, she's gonna light your fire
Knock you to your knees, fill you up with desire
Sirens will scream, flash red and blue
But they ain't gonna find a trace of you
Boom-boom she's dynamite
Heart-breakin, earth-shakin', run for your life
Boom-boom, watch her ignite
You'd better run for cover, she's dynamite
Boom-boom she's dynamite
Heart-breakin, earth-shakin', run for your life
Boom-boom, watch her ignite
You'd better run for cover, she's dynamite
You'd better run for cover, she's dynamite
Watch out, that woman she's dynamite
In Tami Neilson's song "Dynamite," the singer describes a woman who is dangerous and explosive, using vivid imagery to paint a picture of her power. The song starts with a comparison to a skull-and-crossbones danger sign, followed by a reference to the eye of a hurricane, a symbol of calm before a storm. The woman is described as having rose hips and blackberry lips, but the singer warns that her beauty is a trap, and that anyone who gets involved with her won't survive. She's compared to a stick of dynamite, ready to explode at any moment, and the sound of a sizzling fuse is heard.
The second verse continues the warning, advising the listener not to underestimate the woman and not to bother trying to play games with her. She's described as someone who will blow you sky high, striking a match and lighting your fire. The chorus repeats the idea that she's dynamite, with heartbreak and earth-shaking power, and that you'd better run for cover if you know what's good for you. The song ends with a final warning to watch out for the woman because she's dynamite.
Overall, "Dynamite" is a song about the danger and power of a certain kind of woman, one who can be alluring but ultimately destructive. The use of metaphor and imagery is effective in conveying the sense of impending danger and the need to stay away.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a skull and cross bone danger sign
She's dangerous and harmful, like a skull and crossbones sign would warn you of.
Eye of the hurricane coming alive
Like the calm in the middle of a hurricane before it intensifies, she's about to unleash her fury.
Rose hips and blackberry lips
She's appealing and alluring like the sweet scent of rose hips and blackberries.
Brother you ain't gonna survive
She's too much to handle and you won't be able to survive her.
She's gonna knock you flat, she's gonna hiss and pop
She's going to bring you down and explode with anger.
She'll stick you in the middle when the other pin drops
She'll trap you in the chaos when everything else falls apart.
Everything goes quiet, but what's that sound?
When things are seemingly calm, there's still an ominous feeling that something's about to happen.
A sizzling fuse next to you on the ground
The anticipation of something explosive happening is palpable, like a fuse burning on the ground beside you.
Boom-boom she's dynamite
She's explosive and unpredictable, like dynamite about to detonate.
Heart-breakin, earth-shakin', run for your life
She'll break your heart and leave you in chaos, so you better run for cover and save yourself.
You'd better run for cover, she's dynamite
She's too dangerous to handle, so it's better to run away to protect yourself.
I told you once, now I'll tell you twice
She's warning you that she's dangerous and not to mess with her.
Playing with the cat ain't no business for mice
Just like a mouse shouldn't play with a cat, it's not advised to mess with her.
Little boy you should take my advice
She's giving advice to someone younger and less experienced than her.
She'll blow you sky high
She'll blast you into the air like an explosion.
She's gonna strike a match, she's gonna light your fire
She'll ignite your passion and desire, but it might lead to destruction.
Knock you to your knees, fill you up with desire
She'll emotionally overwhelm you and make you powerless, but make you desire her more.
Sirens will scream, flash red and blue
Amidst all the chaos, emergency services will be alerted and rush to the scene with sirens blaring and flashing lights.
But they ain't gonna find a trace of you
She's so explosive that you'll be gone without a trace and they won't be able to find you.
Watch out, that woman she's dynamite
She's a dangerous woman and you should watch out.
Boom-boom, watch her ignite
You're about to witness something explosive happening.
Writer(s): Delaney Francis Davidson, Tamara Lee Neilson
Contributed by Carter I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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She’s a skull and cross bone danger sign
Eye of the hurricane coming alive
Rosehips and blackberry lips
Brother you ain’t gonna survive
She’s gonna knock you flat, she’s gonna hiss and pop
She’ll stick you in the middle when the other pin drops
Everything goes quiet but what’s that sound
A sizzling fuse next to you on the ground
Boom boom she’s dynamite
Heartbreakin, earth-shakin, run for your life
Boom boom, watch her ignite
You’d better run for cover she’s dynamite
I told you once, now I’ll tell you twice
Playing with the cat ain’t no business for mice
Little boy you should take my advice
She’ll blow you sky high
She’s gonna strike a match, she’s gonna light your fire
Knock you to your knees, fill you up with desire
Sirens will scream, flash red and blue
But they ain’t gonna find a trace of you
Mangrease
You have a voice that's beyond amazing. I made 5 of my employees listen to your music hoping to expand their palettes.
Get goosebumps even after listening dozens of times.
Mangrease
I never expected you would see my comment. What a treat!
oliverek7
This is why she’s not everywhere. She’s got actual talent and makes real music
Conal Harris
This woman has the most perfect mix of Aretha Franklin and Amy Whinehouse love love love it!
Angela Palalagi
Great description
Connie
And Patsy Cline!
Marina Owens
With a touch of Pasty Cline
Ness Abernethy
SO GOOD... This song needs to be in the next Tarantino film.... a little like Kill Bill styles!!!! LOVE THIS
madwilliamflint
Oh that's DEAD on.
Failing Disciple
Great song! I dig this vibe