After The Judds disbanded in 1991, she then went to Texas Wynonna began a solo career, also on Curb. In her solo career, she has released eight studio albums, a live album, a holiday album and two compilation albums in addition to charting more than 20 singles of her own. Her first three singles—"She Is His Only Need", "I Saw the Light," and "No One Else on Earth"—all reached number one on the U.S. country singles charts consecutively, as did 1993's "Only Love" and 1996's, "To Be Loved by You." Three of her albums are certified platinum or higher by the RIAA. She released a new single, "Something You Can't Live Without," in March 2013. Her most recent recording, Wynonna & The Big Noise, was released on February 12, 2016 via Curb Records. Wynonna & the Big Noise are a country band lead by Wynonna and husband Cactus Mosher. Wynonna is most recognized for her musical work, although starting in the 2000s she has also pursued other interests, including writing, acting and philanthropy.
Don't You Throw That Mojo on Me
Wynonna Judd Lyrics
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Go out on the town
Expect to keep me waitin'
With that law you're layin' down
That ain't right
Tonight I'm breaking free
Ain't gonna work no more
Don't you throw that mojo on me
You got some magic
I'll give you that
It just ain't worth it
I ain't going back
No more
Under your lock and your key
I know that look
Don't you throw that mojo on me
You ain't gonna be my hangman
I ain't gonna wear no noose
Well I got somethin' here now baby
I'll be turnin' loose
You ain't the only one
I got some tricks up my sleeve
It might come back to haunt you
Don't you throw that mojo on me
Yeah, it might come back to haunt you
Don't you throw that mojo on me
In Wynonna Judd's song "Don't You Throw That Mojo on Me", she sings about freeing herself from the manipulative hold of her partner. Her partner has power over her, but she refuses to accept it anymore. The partner expects her to wait around for them to come back, but Wynonna has had enough of being controlled. She acknowledges that her partner has some kind of magic or power over her, but it's not worth being under lock and key, and she won't go back.
Wynonna Judd, in this song, is talking about breaking free from a toxic relationship. The relationship is full of control and manipulation, and the partner uses their power to make Wynonna wait and twist her around their finger. She knows that the power her partner has is some kind of magic or mojo, but she refuses to accept and deal with it anymore. In the chorus, Wynonna is singing that she won't allow her partner to have control over her and that she has her own tricks up her sleeve.
Overall, the song is about gaining personal power, breaking free from the control of others, and embracing one's own independence. Wynonna Judd sings about her own struggles with a controlling partner but ultimately advocates for others who might be in the same situation to take control and break free.
Line by Line Meaning
You go where you want to
You do what you want, regardless of how it affects me.
Go out on the town
Go have fun and enjoy yourself.
Expect to keep me waitin'
You don't care about my feelings or my time.
With that law you're layin' down
You're trying to control me and dictate how I should act.
That ain't right
Your behavior is unacceptable and unfair.
Tonight I'm breaking free
I'm done submitting to your demands and I'm taking back my freedom.
Ain't gonna work no more
I'm not going to tolerate your behavior any longer.
Don't you throw that mojo on me
Don't try to use your charms or magic to control me.
You got some magic
You have a way of manipulating people to get what you want.
I'll give you that
I acknowledge your skill at deception.
It just ain't worth it
The price I would pay for being under your control is too high.
I ain't going back
I refuse to return to the way things were before.
No more
I'm done with this situation for good.
Under your lock and your key
You had complete control over me.
I know that look
I recognize the way you try to manipulate me.
Don't you throw that mojo on me
I won't be controlled by your charms or magic anymore.
You ain't gonna be my hangman
You won't have the power to kill my spirit or hold me back anymore.
I ain't gonna wear no noose
I won't be trapped under your control anymore.
Well I got somethin' here now baby
I have my own way of fighting back now.
I'll be turnin' loose
I'll be using my power to fight against your control.
You ain't the only one
I have a power of my own.
I got some tricks up my sleeve
I have my own ways of manipulating the situation.
It might come back to haunt you
Your behavior might have negative consequences for you.
Don't you throw that mojo on me
Don't try to use your charms or magic to control me, or there will be consequences.
Yeah, it might come back to haunt you
Your behavior might have negative consequences for you.
Don't you throw that mojo on me
Don't try to use your charms or magic to control me, or there will be consequences.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SELBY, SHEPHERD, SILLERS
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