Voodoo Child
Traders Lyrics
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Put your cards on the table baby, do I twist, do I fold?
You're like Voodoo honey, all silver and gold
Why don't you tell me my future why don't I sell you my soul?
So hear it comes the sound of drums (here come the drums here come the drums)
Baby, baby, baby. You are my Voodoo Child, my voodoo child
Don't say maybe maybe
It's supernatural I'm coming undone
You've like Voodoo Baby, Your kisses are cold
Fell your poison running threw me, let me never grow old
You're like voodoo honey, my pictures you stole
You play me like a puppet, stick in pins like a doll
So hear it comes the sound of drums (here come the drums here come the drums)
Baby baby baby. You are my Voodoo Child, my voodoo child
Don't say maybe maybe
It's supernatural I'm coming undone
It's supernatural I'm coming undone
Hear come the drums here come the drums
Baby, baby, baby. You are my Voodoo Child, my voodoo child
Don't say maybe maybe
It's supernatural I'm coming undone
Baby, baby, baby, I just take hold
Do I twist do I fold?
The lyrics of "Voodoo Child" by Traders depict a lover who is known for their power and ability to manipulate the singer. The lover is often compared to voodoo, a syncretic religion practiced in the Caribbean and the Southern United States that involves the use of charms, spells, and rituals to cause a desired effect on a person. The lyrics showcase the singer's fear and fascination with their lover, who holds an almost mythical power over them. The singer is unsure if they should give in to the lover's seductive powers or resist them.
The lyrics describe the sensual interactions between the two as a poison running through the singer's veins. The singer feels as if they are being played like a puppet and that their lover has complete control over them. The sound of drums in the background of the song adds to the ominous and almost tribal feel of the lyrics. The repetition of "here come the drums" seems to signify that something significant is about to happen.
In conclusion, "Voodoo Child" is a creepy and mysterious song that showcases the alluring and dangerous aspects of a relationship. The lyrics provide the listener with ample amounts of metaphor and symbolism that leave them wondering who holds the real power in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You're like Voodoo baby you just take hold
You have a hold over me like magic
Put your cards on the table baby, do I twist, do I fold?
Tell me what you want, should I comply or resist?
You're like Voodoo honey, all silver and gold
You have an irresistible allure and wealth
Why don't you tell me my future why don't I sell you my soul?
Make me an offer I can't refuse, predict my future or take something valuable from me
Baby, baby, baby. You are my Voodoo Child, my voodoo child
My obsession with you is powerful and undeniable
Don't say maybe maybe
Don't doubt or hesitate
It's supernatural I'm coming undone
The magic in our attraction is overwhelming me
You've like Voodoo Baby, Your kisses are cold
Your love is not warm or genuine
Fell your poison running threw me, let me never grow old
Your influence is toxic but I can't resist it
You're like voodoo honey, my pictures you stole
You stole something valuable from me
You play me like a puppet, stick in pins like a doll
You manipulate and control me like a voodoo doll
Here come the drums here come the drums
The climax of the song is approaching
Baby baby baby. You are my Voodoo Child, my voodoo child
My obsession with you is still strong
Don't say maybe maybe
Don't doubt or hesitate
It's supernatural I'm coming undone
The magic in our attraction is still overwhelming me
Baby, baby, baby, I just take hold
I am still under your spell
Do I twist do I fold?
Should I comply or resist?
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMIE GRAHAM APPLEBY, ELVIS COSTELLO, STEVEN JOHN DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mia Borel
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Missy is sooooooo fantastic, stunning, clever, funny, evil... My perfect Queen of Evil. I miss John Simm though. But Michelle Gomez is amazing. She's definitly my favorite regeneration of the Master.
Hey Missy you so fine, you so fine, you blow my mind, hey... MISSY !
She said it Hmmm
Voodoo Child"
You're like Voodoo baby,
You just take hold.
Put your cards on the table baby,
Do I twist do I fold?
You're like Voodoo Honey
All silver and gold?
Why don't you tell me my future?
Why don't I sell you my soul.
[Bridge]
So here it comes - the sound of drums.
Here comes the drums, here comes the drums ?
[Chorus]
Baby, baby, baby!
You are my Voodoo Child - my Voodoo Child
Don't say maybe, maybe
It's Supernatural - I'm coming undone?
[Verse 2]
You're like Voodoo baby,
Your kisses are cold!
Feel your poison running through me?
Let me never grow old.
You're like Voodoo honey,
My pictures you stole?
You play me like a puppet.
Sticking pins in a doll!
Andrew Pitts
I guess you could say this is a MASTERful song
sopcannon
careful, people have lost their head over less.
WENDY BANDURSKI-MILLER
ha!!! YEP
official gryo zeppeil
Doctor who?
Aled Davies
Golden age of Dr who
Pagan Forge
I see what you did thereπ
Crystal Fier
I love this song...first heard it on Doctor Who..here come the drums!
Explode-a-soda
13 years in the future and it still slaps. The episode and the song.
John Not Real Name
@Explode-a-soda Dear God 2009 or 2010! David John Tennant was the Doctor...although the new one looks like him.
Skerry 91
honestly its the same for me