The Witch
Walkmen (The) Lyrics
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The kiss is a kiss
The kiss is a kiss
The smiles are our smile
Say your goodbyes
'Cause love will decide
You made your demands
You made your demands
Now what else can ya do
'Cause that don't mean love
Love will decide
Your world was always mine
Your world was always mine
It's dark, oh man
Driving through central Michigan
Listening to the country station
Wondering where I stand
Love will decide
Love will decide
The Witch is a slow, haunting song by The Walkmen that talks about love and the decision-making that comes with it. The first verse begins with an emphasis on the kiss and smile involved in a relationship. However, the song takes on a darker tone as the singer advises the listener to say goodbye because, ultimately, love will decide the outcome. The second verse speaks of having the "life in hand" and making "demands" in a relationship, but realizing that those actions don't equate to love. The chorus repeats the message that love, and not our actions, will ultimately decide how a relationship will go.
The overall theme of the song is a reflection on the complexities of love and the lack of control we have over it. The emotions expressed in the song can be interpreted as either hopeful or pessimistic, depending on the listener's perspective. It's a powerful song that showcases The Walkmen's ability to blend introspection and melancholy into their music.
Line by Line Meaning
It starts like this
The beginning of the relationship
The kiss is a kiss
The act of kissing is just a physical expression of affection
The smiles are our smile
We both are happy and content with each other
Say your goodbyes
The end of the relationship is near
'Cause love will decide
The fate of the relationship is in the hands of love
The life in hand
The present life that we have
You made your demands
You had certain expectations from this relationship
Now what else can ya do
There's nothing else left to do
'Cause that don't mean love
Just because we had expectations doesn't mean we are in love
Love will decide
Again, the fate of the relationship is in the hands of love
Your world was always mine
We were in each other's worlds, always
It's dark, oh man
The mood is somber and sad
Driving through central Michigan
The setting is on a road trip through a particular location
Listening to the country station
The music being played is country, adding to the mood
Wondering where I stand
Contemplating one's position in the relationship
Love will decide
The refrain is repeated to underscore the central theme of the song
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: JAMES HAMILTON LEITHAUSER, MATTHEW FREDERICK BARRICK, PAUL C. MAROON, PETER M. BAUER, WALTER R. MARTIN
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