Black Widow
Udo Lyrics


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I just love my nightmares
I cant wait to sleep
Enjoying all my dreams
Got no regrets

I can be a flash of lightning
Striking down on rocks
Burning down the law
Getting things I never got

Turning the world
Nothing unheard
One night can be more than a day

Just like a black widow
Like a black widow

I cant stand the dreamers
Scared of things that fly
They just have sweet fantasies
And fade and die

Nightmares - are so good, so good
And they always end just when they should

Nightmares are cool, nightmares are cruel
I love the fun and the thrill

Just like a black widow
Like a black widow
Black widow
Just like a black widow

Here comes the morning
And who can deny
Leaving the dream is so hard
I love my nightmares
I await their return
And this time, Im dressed to kill, dressed to kill





Just like a black widow............

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Udo's song "Black Widow" express a fascination with nightmares and a rejection of those who prefer the safety of dreams. The singer sees nightmares as exhilarating and thrilling experiences, turning the world upside-down and allowing them to achieve things they never thought possible. The metaphor of a black widow is used to convey this sense of danger and power. The black widow is a venomous spider that kills and consumes its mate after mating, making it a symbol of femininity, seduction, and fatal attraction. The singer identifies with the black widow's ability to hypnotize and control its prey, and sees themself as a dangerous and irresistible force.


The chorus repeats the refrain "Just like a black widow" as a mantra, emphasizing the sense of power and freedom the singer feels. They are proud to be different from "dreamers," who are seen as weak and delusional. Nightmares, on the other hand, are real and intense, and always end just when they should, leaving the singer hungry for more. The bridge compares the difficulty of waking up from a nightmare to the difficulty of leaving a lover, suggesting that the singer's relationship with their nightmares is a passionate and dramatic one. The final lines, "I love my nightmares, I await their return, and this time, I'm dressed to kill," suggest that the singer is ready to take on the world with their newfound confidence and power.


Line by Line Meaning

I just love my nightmares
The singer enjoys having nightmares and finds them entertaining.


I cant wait to sleep
The singer is excited to go to bed and have more nightmares.


Enjoying all my dreams
The singer finds their dreams enjoyable, including the nightmares.


Got no regrets
The singer is not ashamed of their enjoyment of nightmares and dreams.


I can be a flash of lightning
The singer is capable of making a big impact or impression.


Striking down on rocks
The singer can overcome obstacles and challenges with great force.


Burning down the law
The singer can rebel against societal expectations and break the rules with ease.


Getting things I never got
The singer wants to obtain things they were not able to before, like power or control.


Turning the world
The singer is capable of affecting great change and having a significant impact on the world.


Nothing unheard
The singer's actions and desires are not unique or unusual.


One night can be more than a day
The singer finds more excitement and fulfillment in their nighttime activities than in their daytime routines.


Just like a black widow
The singer compares themselves to a dangerous spider known for its deadly beauty and cunning.


I cant stand the dreamers
The singer dislikes people who have hopeful, optimistic dreams and instead prefers dark fantasies and nightmares.


Scared of things that fly
The singer is not afraid of things that might frighten others, like flying insects or creatures in their dreams.


They just have sweet fantasies
The singer sees dreamers as having naive and sweet dreams, which do not compare to the singer's darker dreams.


And fade and die
The singer believes that dreamers' hopes and dreams are often unattainable or unrealistic, and will simply fade away over time.


Nightmares - are so good, so good
The singer again emphasizes their love of nightmares and how much they enjoy them.


And they always end just when they should
The singer finds that their nightmares always end at the perfect time, adding to their enjoyment.


Nightmares are cool, nightmares are cruel
The singer finds both the fun and the pain of nightmares to be enjoyable.


Just like a black widow
The singer reiterates their comparison to a dangerous and deadly spider, emphasizing their dangerous nature.


Here comes the morning
The singer acknowledges the daytime and the end of their nighttime activities.


And who can deny
The singer believes that no one can deny or discredit their enjoyment of nightmares.


Leaving the dream is so hard
The singer finds it difficult to leave their dreams, especially their nightmares.


I love my nightmares
The singer reiterates their love of nightmares and their importance to the singer's life.


I await their return
The singer eagerly anticipates having more nightmares and looks forward to their next occurrence.


And this time, Im dressed to kill, dressed to kill
The singer is prepared to handle their nightmares and face any challenges they may bring, as if going into battle.


Just like a black widow
The singer once again compares themselves to a dangerous and deadly spider, emphasizing their dangerous nature.




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