Black Widow
Watchhouse Lyrics
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And I'm as worn as a two-tied shoe.
As I wake and find the day half gone
At night she's the one for me,
A love I thought I knew.
My mistress, my queen, my lord,
She's stealing my brain; if it aint gone it must be leaving.
We shake, she don't care
There are many others still.
I know that I see her closing in on me.
Black widow killing off the ones
That love her the most.
{Instrument Break}
I remember it well, the night we fell
She was looking back and I went running after.
What a time it was. Speaking of, where does time go?
It's tangled up in her ways.
But I see her closing in on me.
Black widow killing off the ones
That love her the most.
The lyrics to Watchhouse's song "Black Widow" depict a tumultuous, addictive relationship with a woman who is described as a merciless killer. The singer declares that his name and story are unremarkable, and that he is as worn out as an old, beaten shoe. However, he finds himself completely enthralled by his mistress, whom he refers to as his queen and lord. He admits that she is stealing his brain, and that he is helpless in her grasp. The chorus likens her to a black widow spider, killing off those who love her the most.
The second verse reveals that the relationship is not exclusive, and that there are many others involved. The singer acknowledges that he sees her closing in on him, but cannot resist her deadly allure. The instrumental break serves to intensify the emotions being conveyed. The final verse reflects on the beginnings of the tumultuous relationship, and notes that time seems to stand still in her presence. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that the singer is powerless in the face of his mistress's ability to ensnare and destroy.
Line by Line Meaning
My name it aint nothing, my story is plain,
I'm something of a nobody, with a unremarkable background.
And I'm as worn as a two-tied shoe.
I feel tired and run down, like a well-worn pair of shoes.
As I wake and find the day half gone
I often sleep in and miss out on half the day.
At night she's the one for me,
I find comfort in the arms of my lover at night.
A love I thought I knew.
Despite my doubts, I thought I understood my lover's affections.
My mistress, my queen, my lord,
I worship my lover and see them as all-powerful.
She's stealing my brain; if it aint gone it must be leaving.
My lover is distracting me and taking away my mental faculties.
Silence is drowned, all the lights
With my lover, there is never a quiet moment, and everything is bright and intense.
We shake, she don't care
My lover causes me to tremble, but is indifferent to my reactions.
There are many others still.
Despite my intense feelings for my lover, I know there are other potential partners available.
I know that I see her closing in on me.
I can feel my lover's grasp tightening around me.
Black widow killing off the ones
My lover is like a black widow spider, dangerous and deadly to those who get too close.
That love her the most.
Ironically, my love for my lover may be what ultimately leads to my demise.
{Instrument Break}
A musical interlude.
I remember it well, the night we fell
I have vivid memories of the night I fell in love with my partner.
She was looking back and I went running after.
Even though my lover seemed hesitant, I pursued them relentlessly.
What a time it was. Speaking of, where does time go?
I reminisce about past memories with my lover and wonder how quickly time passes.
It's tangled up in her ways.
My lover's influence has made it difficult for me to move on and let go of the past.
But I see her closing in on me.
My lover's presence looms over me, making me feel trapped and powerless.
Black widow killing off the ones
Once again, my lover is compared to a deadly spider, preying on the vulnerable.
That love her the most.
Despite the risks, I still feel helpless in my love for my dangerous partner.
Writer(s): Marlin Andrew H
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MonteCristo420
My name it aint nothing, my story is plain,
and I'm as worn as a two-tied shoe.
As I wake and find the day half gone
at night she's the one for me,
a love I thought I knew.
My mistress, my queen, my lord,
she's stealing my brain; if it aint gone it must be leaving.
Silence is drowned, all the lights
we shake, she don't care
there are many others still.
I know that I see her closing in on me.
Black widow killing off the ones
that love her the most.
{Instrument Break}
I remember it well, the night we fell
She was looking back and I went running after.
What a time it was. Speaking of, where does time go?
It's tangled up in her ways.
But I see her closing in on me.
Black widow killing off the ones
that love her the most.
@angelNdisgyz
Keep on keepin on! Love you guys! Speak to the soul sound.. Truly a gift ;)
@MonteCristo420
My name it aint nothing, my story is plain,
and I'm as worn as a two-tied shoe.
As I wake and find the day half gone
at night she's the one for me,
a love I thought I knew.
My mistress, my queen, my lord,
she's stealing my brain; if it aint gone it must be leaving.
Silence is drowned, all the lights
we shake, she don't care
there are many others still.
I know that I see her closing in on me.
Black widow killing off the ones
that love her the most.
{Instrument Break}
I remember it well, the night we fell
She was looking back and I went running after.
What a time it was. Speaking of, where does time go?
It's tangled up in her ways.
But I see her closing in on me.
Black widow killing off the ones
that love her the most.
@jauwuaj
Jason Musgrave h6
@joshuaknoblock3225
my new favorite band.
@berlealessandro
that is a unbelievable song!
@stevenweseman1473
黑寡婦 ... a nickname of someone I know. Our song writer seems to be a little down on romance. Special song for sure.
@markwilliams8532
I'm glad my phone recomendef mandoline orange.i had to order them on line.which i did .I like them enough to order another cd.so many likef songs (clovers tune) etc thanx You Tube.music intenet is amazing.
@junreyregidor2790
The sound look like buried by family of the year
@cornyTEEN
would someone be kind enough to submit the lyrics of this masterpiece? I am not even a competent English listener and disappointed after searching in vain for a while. Please, I badly want to hum along the song, guess for the sake of people like me.
@IMando
+Cuong Ngo I found several sites with lyrics to Black Widow. This one (https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/Mandolin-Orange/Black-Widow#) noted the instrumental break and was nicely formatted.