The group's name is derived from FuzzTone, the commercial name of a guitar distortion booster invented in 1964 and whose distinctive sound was popularized in the 1965 hit song by "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by Rolling Stones.
Charlotte's Remains
The Fuzztones Lyrics
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Her friends all said "Stay clear"
She left her trails all over town
Now she's disappeared
Her web was spun from evil
Her kiss, the kiss of death
Yesterday she crossed my path
Her line felt like silk
She drew me in her trap
Then we tangled all night long
But only I came back
They said that Charlotte had it all
Style, looks and brains
Now I've got everything
Including her remains
Charlotte was a girl who'd been around
Her friends all said "Stay clear"
She left her trails all over town
Now she's disappeared
They said that Charlotte had it all
Style, looks and brains
Now I've got everything
Including her remains
The Fuzztones's song "Charlotte's Remains" is a haunting and ominous tale of a woman named Charlotte who has vanished. The lyrics suggest that Charlotte was not well-liked within her community, as her friends warned others to stay away from her. The lines "Her web was spun from evil, her kiss, the kiss of death" indicate that she had a dangerous and manipulative persona. Despite this, the singer of the song was drawn in by her allure and sensuality, engaging in a sexual relationship with her. However, the experience was deadly, as the singer is the only one to have come back from their encounter.
The song paints a picture of a woman who had everything - good looks, intelligence, and charm - but was ultimately doomed by her wicked ways. The repetition of the line "Including her remains" at the end of each verse produces a chilling effect, emphasizing the morbid nature of the story. The song is a cautionary tale about falling under the spell of someone who may be too dangerous to handle.
Line by Line Meaning
Charlotte was a girl who'd been around
Charlotte was a promiscuous woman who had many partners.
Her friends all said "Stay clear"
Her friends warned others to avoid her.
She left her trails all over town
She had relationships scattered throughout the town.
Now she's disappeared
She is missing or possibly dead.
Her web was spun from evil
She used seduction and manipulation to lure in her partners.
Her kiss, the kiss of death
Being with her was dangerous and could lead to negative consequences.
Yesterday she crossed my path
The singer had a relationship with Charlotte recently.
And no one's seen her since
Charlotte has vanished and no one knows where she is.
Her line felt like silk
Her way of seducing was smooth and irresistible.
She drew me in her trap
The artist was caught in her seductive trap.
Then we tangled all night long
They had a sexual relationship.
But only I came back
The artist survived the relationship, while Charlotte may not have.
They said that Charlotte had it all
Charlotte was attractive and intelligent.
Style, looks and brains
She possessed physical beauty and intelligence.
Now I've got everything
The singer has everything he wants, including power over Charlotte.
Including her remains
The artist has some form of control or possession over Charlotte, possibly even her dead body.
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.