Falling In Love With The Wolf
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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She can make you feel like filth
She can make you feel like a star
She will scratch till her hand is bloody
But she'll love you more for the scar
She remembers the recent past
She's something the cat dragged in
She's a trollop in paisley, so,
(C): Take her down to the woods where the wolfboy lives,
So the villagers say,
And the three of you evaporate into the night
Till you both fall in love with him
With a face like an African mask
And the strength of ten men
When she's wrong
She's in charge in the world at large
And her novels are all very long
She belongs on the astral plane
She's probably a hologram
Put her back in the padded cell (C)
So you'll dress head to foot in lame
And you'll dance in December snow
When the sky turns to wine you'll embrace
And forget everything that you know
She can tell you the will of the gods




Butter won't melt in her mouth, but you will
Don't bother to ask her name (C)

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields's song Falling In Love With The Wolf is a fascinating and enigmatic piece of music that talks about a woman who has an intriguing personality. The lyrics suggest that the woman is capable of making the listener feel both admired and degraded at the same time. The woman is described as someone who is rough and tough, and is not afraid of causing pain or getting hurt. However, she also seems to possess a certain kind of charm that makes people attracted to her. The lyrics suggest that no matter how much pain she causes, she is capable of loving you even more for the scars she leaves.


The song then moves on to describe the woman in more vivid detail, explaining that she is someone who remembers the past well, and is always present in the present. She is either mysterious or unremarkably common, depending on who is looking at her. The lyrics suggest that she belongs in another dimension or plane, and may not be completely real. The chorus suggests that the woman is meant to be taken to the woods where the wolf boy lives. The villagers say that falling in love with the wolf is inevitable, and this is something that happens between the three of them.


The song is a fascinating commentary on relationships, love, and the inexplicable forces that draw us towards certain people. It suggests that sometimes, love can be painful, but the ability to love through the pain is what makes it so special. The song is beautifully written and composed, with poignant lyrics and a haunting melody that lingers long after it is over.


Line by Line Meaning

She can make you feel like filth
She has the ability to make you feel worthless.


She can make you feel like a star
She has the ability to make you feel great and important.


She will scratch till her hand is bloody
She does not give up easily, even if it hurts her.


But she'll love you more for the scar
She will love you for the flaws you have and the obstacles you've overcome.


She remembers the recent past
She has a good memory for things that have happened recently.


She's something the cat dragged in
She has a disheveled appearance, as if a stray animal brought her in.


She's a trollop in paisley, so,
She is a promiscuous woman wearing a brightly colored patterned fabric.


Take her down to the woods where the wolfboy lives, So the villagers say, And the three of you evaporate into the night Till you both fall in love with him
Take her to the forest where the fabled wolfboy resides, as told by the townspeople. Disappear into the darkness until you both find yourselves falling for him.


With a face like an African mask
He has an appearance similar to that of an African tribal mask.


And the strength of ten men
He has tremendous physical power and capability.


When she's wrong She's in charge in the world at large
Even when she's incorrect, she still insists on being in charge.


And her novels are all very long
She writes books that are quite lengthy.


She belongs on the astral plane
She seems to be better suited for the spiritual or ethereal realm.


She's probably a hologram
It's possible that she doesn't actually exist but is a figment of imagination.


Put her back in the padded cell
She needs to be confined in a padded room to keep herself and others safe.


So you'll dress head to foot in lame
You will wear a fabric that is tacky and unflattering.


And you'll dance in December snow
You will dance in the snow, which is cold and uncomfortable during wintertime.


When the sky turns to wine you'll embrace And forget everything that you know
As the sky turns red like wine, you will embrace, forgetting all that you have learned in life.


She can tell you the will of the gods
She has the gift of telling people what the gods desire.


Butter won't melt in her mouth, but you will
She seems innocent on the surface, but you will fall for her charms anyway.


Don't bother to ask her name
It's pointless to ask her what her name is.




Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers

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