Shady Sadie
Yukka Lyrics


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A fuzzy voice tells you to step outside with your hands above your head
And our house is now surrounded by a group of men
That claim that you've been bad

So you look away and quickly put your hands into the air
It's not because they tell you
But to hide your eyes with hair
I thought you were the fuzzy kind but I was not aware
That when I do not look for things
It doesn't mean they are not there

You told me several times, well, tell me again cuz
Baby, I believe you're lying
Cuz when I come home earlier than expected
I see a strangers' car outside

So you look away and quickly put your hands into the air
It's not because they tell you
But to hide your eyes with hair
I thought you were the fuzzy kind but I was not aware
That when I do not look for things
It doesn't mean they are not there

Shady Sadie don't you cry
Now it's time to hear your side




Tell me where you were last night
Do you have an alibi?

Overall Meaning

The song "Shady Sadie" by Yukka is about a woman who is caught in a compromising situation by a group of men who claim she has been bad. The lyrics paint a picture of a tense situation where the singer is forced to put her hands up while a fuzzy voice instructs her to step outside. The woman is obviously ashamed and tries to hide her eyes with her hair. She knows she has done something wrong and is trying to cover it up. The singer, who is most likely her partner, is also suspicious of her actions. He tells her that he has seen a stranger's car outside their home and believes that she is lying to him. However, he also wants to hear her side of the story and is giving her a chance to explain herself.


The lyrics of "Shady Sadie" explore the theme of deception, distrust, and infidelity. The song tells a story of a woman who has been caught cheating and is trying to hide her guilt. Her attempts to cover up her actions and deceive those around her are ultimately unsuccessful, and she is forced to face the consequences of her behavior. The singer is struggling to trust his partner, and the song highlights the difficulty of maintaining trust in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that dishonesty and betrayal can have profound effects on a relationship, leading to broken trust and heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

A fuzzy voice tells you to step outside with your hands above your head
You hear a distorted voice ordering you to leave the house with your hands up


And our house is now surrounded by a group of men
Your home is encircled by a crew of men


That claim that you've been bad
The men assert that you have done something wrong


So you look away and quickly put your hands into the air
You avert your gaze and raise your hands in compliance


It's not because they tell you
You don't raise your hands just because they say so


But to hide your eyes with hair
You conceal your eyes with your hair


I thought you were the fuzzy kind but I was not aware
I assumed that you were an informal type, but I was mistaken


That when I do not look for things
When I'm not searching for something


It doesn't mean they are not there
It doesn't indicate that they are absent


You told me several times, well, tell me again cuz
You made the same statement to me multiple times, so please do it once more


Baby, I believe you're lying
My dear, I think you are not telling the truth


Cuz when I come home earlier than expected
Because when I arrive home sooner than anticipated


I see a strangers' car outside
I observe a car belonging to a stranger parked there


Shady Sadie don't you cry
Don't weep, Shady Sadie


Now it's time to hear your side
It's now your turn to tell your version


Tell me where you were last night
Inform me of your whereabouts yesterday evening


Do you have an alibi?
Can you provide an alibi?




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