Red Back Fever
The Angels Lyrics


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(Brewster-Eccles-Spencer-Morley-Neeson)
Why'got a whiplash body
Why'got a space age mind
Why'are a wildcat honey
On a straight ace ride
You can count me in
On anything
Why'made a deal with the devil
With why'are rag doll eyes
Why'got a switchblade ready
For the sacrifice
Just touch me once (break that fever)
Touch me once (red back fever)
Listen to why'are heartbeat
Touch me now
Why'got a silent number
For a special price
Why'hear the backdoor rumble
Get why'are loaded dice
You can count me in
On anything
Just touch me once (red back fever)




Listen to your heartbeat
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Overall Meaning

The Angels's song Red Back Fever talks about a woman who is irresistible and daring, with a body that moves like a whip and a mind that is advanced like the space age. She's like a wildcat on a straight ace ride, always ready for something dangerous and thrilling. The singer is drawn to her, willing to be a part of anything she wants to do.


The woman in the song has made a deal with the devil, and her eyes reveal the pain she's gone through. She has a switchblade ready for the sacrifice, and the singer feels a primal need to be with her. He asks her to touch him once to break the fever, the red back fever that seems to consume him.


He hears a backdoor rumble and knows she's gotten her loaded dice ready. She has a silent number that is for a special price. He again invites her to touch him once, and he's willing to follow her anywhere. The song emphasizes the feverish and dangerous nature of this attraction, drawing the listener into a world of passion and risk-taking.


Line by Line Meaning

Why'got a whiplash body
I have a body that is full of energy and always ready to move quickly.


Why'got a space age mind
I have a mind that is futuristic and always looking ahead to the next big thing.


Why'are a wildcat honey
I am a fierce and independent person, always ready to take on any challenge.


On a straight ace ride
I am on a journey to success and I am determined to reach the top.


You can count me in On anything
I am always ready to be part of any adventure or opportunity that comes my way.


Why'made a deal with the devil With why'are rag doll eyes
I have made some risky choices in life and I am willing to pay the price for my decisions with my exhausted, lifeless eyes.


Why'got a switchblade ready For the sacrifice
I am always prepared for any tough situation in life, no matter how difficult it may be, even if it may require self-sacrifice.


Just touch me once (break that fever)
I have a strong desire to feel alive and passionate, and I need someone to help me unleash it.


Touch me once (red back fever)
I have a strong desire to feel physically and emotionally alive, and I am willing to take risks to achieve this.


Listen to why'are heartbeat
Pay attention to my passion and determination to succeed, and follow my lead.


Touch me now
I am urging you to take action and connect with me on a deeper level.


Why'got a silent number For a special price
I have secrets that I am willing to reveal for a certain price or benefit.


Why'hear the backdoor rumble Get why'are loaded dice
I am aware of the risks and dangers involved in my endeavors, but I am confident in my abilities to succeed.


Just touch me once (red back fever)
I need someone to ignite my passion and awaken my true potential.


Listen to your heartbeat
I am urging you to connect with your own passions and desires, and to pursue them with everything you've got.




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
Written by: BERNARD PATRICK NEESON, BRENT H. L. ECCLES, JAMES LEONARD MORLEY, RICHARD BREWSTER-JONES, ROBERT F. SPENCER

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