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.
The Witch
The Fuzztones Lyrics
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Who's new in town
Well, you better watch out now
Or she′ll put you down
'Cause she's an evil chick
Say she′s the witch.
She got a long black hair
I know what you′re thinking
But you won't get far
She gonna make you itch
′Cause she's the witch.
Well, she walks around late at night
Among startled people sleepin′ tight
If you hear her knocking on your door
You better sneakin'away
Now, you know the score
′Cause i set you straight
Well, you better be careful
Before it's too late
She gonna make you itch
'Cause she′s the witch
Well, she walks around late at night
Among startled people sleepin′ tight
If you hear her knocking on your door
You better sneakin'away
While you know you will
Say don′t you know
And do you remember
That i told you so
Gonna do you in
'Cause she′s the witch
The Fuzztones's 1984 song "The Witch" is a warning about a new girl in town who should be avoided because she's an "evil chick" - "the witch." The lyrics describe her physical appearance, including long black hair and a big black car. Despite any initial attraction to her, the singer warns that she will make you itch and do you in. The verses describe her walking around late at night and knocking on doors, leading the singer to advise listeners to sneak away if they hear her knocking. The overall tone of the song is ominous, with the singer trying to emphasize the danger of engaging with this mysterious woman.
There are a few potential interpretations to the meaning behind the song. It could simply be a cautionary tale about avoiding danger, as the girl is referred to as "the witch" and portrayed through dark and mysterious imagery. Another possible interpretation is that the song is about resisting temptation, as the witch is alluring but ultimately dangerous. The lyrics are straightforward enough to leave plenty of room for individual interpretation, with a catchy beat that stays with the listener long after hearing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Say there's a girl
Introducing a new character, a girl, who is the subject of the song.
Who's new in town
Emphasizing that the girl is new in town and unknown to the people around her.
Well, you better watch out now
Warning against the girl and her potential harmful deeds.
Or she'll put you down
Threatening that the girl will harm you should you cross her path.
'Cause she's an evil chick
Reiterating that the girl is a bad and malevolent character.
Say she's the witch.
Confirming that the girl is the titular witch character.
She got a long black hair
Describing one of the physical traits of the evil character.
And a big black car
Further describing the physical characteristics of the witch character.
I know what you're thinking
Addressing the listeners and acknowledging their thoughts about the character.
But you won't get far
Implying that the listeners' expectations and impressions about the character are incorrect and dangerous.
She gonna make you itch
Warning that encountering the witch character will result in harm and discomfort.
'Cause she's the witch.
Reiterating that the character is the witch, the primary antagonist of the song.
Well, she walks around late at night
Describing the witch character's behavior, particularly her preference for wandering around during the night hours.
Among startled people sleepin' tight
Portraying the witch character's proximity to unsuspecting individuals who are unaware of her presence.
If you hear her knocking on your door
Providing specific instructions on how to identify the presence of the witch and her potential danger.
You better sneakin'away
Urging the listeners to escape from the witch's presence as quickly and quietly as possible.
Now, you know the score
Asserting that the listeners now understand the situation and the threat posed by the witch character.
'Cause I set you straight
Reiterating that the listeners have received adequate information and insight about the witch's character and potential danger.
Well, you better be careful
Implying that the listeners must take precautions to protect themselves from the witch character's harmful intentions.
Before it's too late
Suggesting that time is of the essence in the context of the listeners' safety and wellbeing in the face of the witch character.
She gonna make you itch
Reiterating the harm and discomfort that the witch character can cause for the unwary.
'Cause she's the witch
Reinforcing the notion that the character is, indeed, the witch.
While you know you will
Acknowledging that the listeners are likely to encounter the witch character at some point.
Say don't you know
Challenging the listeners' prior knowledge and awareness of the witch character and her potential threat.
And do you remember
Reminding the listeners of the earlier warnings and advice regarding the witch's character.
That I told you so
Asserting that the warnings and advice provided earlier are valuable and relevant to the listeners' safety.
Gonna do you in
Threatening harm and danger from the witch character.
'Cause she's the witch
Reiterating the source and the nature of the danger: the witch character.
Writer(s): Gerald Roslie
Contributed by Sophia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.