Witchy Woman
The Eagles (1972) Lyrics
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Sparks fly from her finger tips
Echoed voices in the night
She's a restless spirit on an endless flight
Wooo hooo witchy woman see how
High she flies
Woo hoo witchy woman she got
The moon in her eye
Dancing shadows and firelight
Crazy laughter in another
Room and she drove herself to madness
With a silver spoon
Woo hoo witchy woman see how high she flies
Woo hoo witchy woman she got the moon in her eye
Well I know you want a lover,
Let me tell your brother, she's been sleeping
In the Devil's bed
And there's some rumors going round
Someone's underground
She can rock you in the nighttime
'Til your skin turns red
Woo hoo witchy woman
See how high she flies
Woo hoo witchy woman
She got the moon in her eye
The Eagles' "Witchy Woman" is a song that describes a seductive and mysterious woman who has supernatural powers. The singer is mesmerized by her beauty, as indicated by the line "raven hair and ruby lips;" however, he is also aware of her dangerous nature, which is implied by the "sparks that fly from her fingertips." The woman is portrayed as a "restless spirit on an endless flight," which suggests that she is always in search of something but never stays in one place for too long. Her erratic behavior is further emphasized by the line "she drove herself to madness with a silver spoon."
The chorus of the song, which consists of the repeated lines "Woo hoo witchy woman see how high she flies" and "Woo hoo witchy woman she got the moon in her eye," highlights the enigmatic and alluring nature of the titular character. The woman's ability to "rock you in the nighttime 'til your skin turns red" is suggestive of her mystical powers, which are further hinted at by the lyrics "echoed voices in the night" and "dancing shadows and firelight."
Overall, "Witchy Woman" is a song that explores the dangerous and alluring nature of women who possess supernatural powers. The lyrics create a mysterious and mythical atmosphere that adds to the overall appeal of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Raven hair and ruby lips
Describing the Witchy woman's appearance in detail
Sparks fly from her finger tips
The woman has magical powers that emanate from her fingertips
Echoed voices in the night
The eerie sounds of the night seem to reflect the woman's presence
She's a restless spirit on an endless flight
The Witchy woman seems to be constantly moving, never at rest
Wooo hooo witchy woman see how High she flies
Expressing admiration for the woman's seemingly magical ability to fly
Woo hoo witchy woman she got The moon in her eye
The woman is so connected to the night and its mysteries that she seems to embody its power and energy
She held me spellbound in the night
The singer is mystified and enchanted by the Witchy woman
Dancing shadows and firelight
The atmosphere around the Witchy woman is full of mystery and magic
Crazy laughter in another Room and she drove herself to madness With a silver spoon
The woman's behavior seems erratic and dangerous
Well I know you want a lover, Let me tell your brother, she's been sleeping In the Devil's bed
The artist warns others that the Witchy woman may come with unpredictability and danger
And there's some rumors going round Someone's underground
The woman's reputation for being mysterious and dangerous has reached even the underground
She can rock you in the nighttime 'Til your skin turns red
The Witchy woman's passion and allure are intense and potentially dangerous
Woo hoo witchy woman See how high she flies Woo hoo witchy woman She got the moon in her eye
Repeating the chorus to reinforce the woman's powerful mystique
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Cass County Music / Wisteria Music / Privet Music
Written by: DON HENLEY, BERNIE LEADON
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