She grew up listening to her Dad write and sing the blues and started performing with him in his blues bands when she was a kid. She fell in love with the sincerity of Etta, the soul of Muddy and the power of Big Mama. When she got older she started writing hooks for and performing with local rappers from Eugene. She fell in love with hip-hop, with its authenticity. Now she's married to em both. DIRTY SHINE!
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Sex & Stardust
ZZ Ward Lyrics
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Yeah we were sipping Amaretto, swimming in sin
Sometimes I get a little ghetto, since I been with him
Black velvet gloves and tunnel vision, tangerine tongue
I′m way too good at bad decisions, and he's the worst one
My four leaf clover keep me wishin′, hands on the gun
He's got his spell on me and I can't
He my cherry crush, my blunderbuss, living lies and lust
Mmm, sex and stardust
Gotta let go, but I can′t
But he don′t know, I got a man
I'm a bad girl, gimme that
Rockin′ and Rollin' on these king sheets, cinnamon chex
So soft, so sticky sweet, I can′t stand up on my legs
Feels like I'm flying, but I′m six feet under his hex
He's got his spell on me and I can't
Believe, that I feel so weak, that I fell so deep
He my cherry crush, oh my blunderbuss, living lies and lust
Mmm, sex and stardust
Gotta let go, but I can′t
But he don′t know, I got a man
I'm a bad girl, gimme that
No I can′t stop, I got it bad
Bourbon, butterscotch, don't think that I can stop
Potions, crystal balls, hand prints on vinyl walls
Push me to the edge, can′t get enough of him
Hearts and heavy lead, let's never leave the bed
He′s got his spell on me and I can't
Believe, that I feel so weak, that I fell so deep
He my cherry crush, oh my blunderbuss, living lies and lust
Mmm, sex and stardust
Gotta let go, but I can't
But he don′t know, I got a man
I′m a bad girl, gimme that
No I can't stop, I got it bad
Gotta let go, but I can′t
But he don't know, I got a man
I′m a bad girl, gimme that
No I can't stop, I got it bad
The song "Sex & Stardust" by ZZ Ward is an upbeat, sultry tune that explores the complexity of love and desire. The lyrics describe a woman who is fully immersed in a passionate and dangerous affair with a man who has an irresistible spell on her. Despite having a man of her own, the singer cannot resist the charm and allure of her lover. She describes herself as being "way too good at bad decisions," and this man as the "worst one." She is caught in a tumultuous cycle of lust, lies, and deceit, as represented by the recurring themes of sex and stardust.
Throughout the song, ZZ Ward uses vivid and evocative imagery to paint a picture of desire and temptation. The lines "Last night I slept in my stilettos, holiday inn" and "Rockin′ and Rollin' on these king sheets, cinnamon chex" conjure up images of wild and reckless abandon. The singer feels both exhilaration and danger, as represented by the lines "Feels like I'm flying, but I′m six feet under his hex." Despite the inherent danger and moral ambiguity of the situation, the singer cannot resist her lover's allure, as represented by the lines "No I can't stop, I got it bad."
Overall, "Sex & Stardust" is an electrifying and seductive song that explores the intensity and complexity of human desire. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of succumbing to temptation, but also a celebration of the thrill of living on the edge.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I slept in my stilettos, holiday inn
I spent the night at a hotel in my high heels.
Yeah we were sipping Amaretto, swimming in sin
We were drinking Amaretto and indulging in our sinful desires.
Sometimes I get a little ghetto, since I been with him
I sometimes act a bit more rebellious or tough since I've been with him.
Black velvet gloves and tunnel vision, tangerine tongue
I'm wearing black gloves and am focused solely on him, with my tongue stained tangerine from the drinks.
I′m way too good at bad decisions, and he's the worst one
I tend to make poor choices, and he's the worst of them all.
My four leaf clover keep me wishin′, hands on the gun
I keep hoping for good luck while preparing for the worst.
He's got his spell on me and I can't Believe, that I feel so weak, that I fell so deep
I'm under his control and can't believe how much I'm affected by him.
He my cherry crush, my blunderbuss, living lies and lust
He's my favorite and most dangerous desire, living in a world of lies and lust.
Mmm, sex and stardust
A feeling of pleasure and magic in the air.
Gotta let go, but I can′t
I know I should move on, but I can't seem to.
But he don′t know, I got a man
He's unaware that I'm already in a committed relationship.
I'm a bad girl, gimme that
I enjoy living dangerously and breaking the rules.
Rockin′ and Rollin' on these king sheets, cinnamon chex
I'm having a wild time on these luxurious, cinnamon-flavored sheets.
So soft, so sticky sweet, I can′t stand up on my legs
The sheets are so comfortable and I'm so aroused that I can't even stand up straight.
Feels like I'm flying, but I′m six feet under his hex
I feel euphoric, but I'm actually trapped under his spell.
Bourbon, butterscotch, don't think that I can stop
I can't resist his intoxicating and addictive charm.
Potions, crystal balls, hand prints on vinyl walls
We're dabbling in the mystical and leaving evidence of our passion behind.
Push me to the edge, can′t get enough of him
He's pushing me to my limits, but I can't get enough of him.
Hearts and heavy lead, let's never leave the bed
Our hearts are heavy with emotion, and we never want to leave the bed.
No I can't stop, I got it bad
I can't stop this addictive cycle, I'm completely under his spell.
Writer(s): Ingrid Andress, Dave Richard Bassett
Contributed by Kaitlyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Whitney Leigh
Last night I slept in my stilettos, Holiday Inn
Yeah, we were sipping Amaretto, swimmin' in sin
Sometimes I get a little ghetto, since I been with him
Black velvet gloves and tunnel vision, tangerine tongue
I'm way too good at bad decisions, and he's the worst one
My four leaf clover keep me wishin', hands on the gun
He's got his spell on me and I can't believe
That I feel so weak, that I fell so deep
He my cherry crush, my blunderbuss
Living lies and lust
Mmmmm, sex and stardust
Gotta let go, but I can't
But he don't know, I got a man
I'm a bad girl, gimme that
Rockin' and rollin' on these king sheets, cinnamon Chex
So soft, so sticky sweet, I can't stand up on my legs
Feels like I'm flying, but I'm six feet under his hex
He's got his spell on me and I can't believe
That I feel so weak, that I fell so deep
He my cherry crush, oh, my blunderbuss
Living lies and lust
Mmmm, sex and stardust
Gotta let go, but I can't
But he don't know, I got a man
I'm a bad girl, gimme that
No I can't stop, I got it bad
Bourbon, butterscotch, don't think that I can stop
Potions, crystal balls, hand prints on vinyl walls
You push me to the edge, can't get enough of him
Hearts and heavy lead, let's never leave the bed
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He's got his spell on me and I can't believe
That I feel so weak, that I fell so deep
He my cherry crush, oh, my blunderbuss
Living lies and lust
Mmmm, sex and stardust
Gotta let go, but I can't
But he don't know, I got a man
I'm a bad girl, gimme that
No I can't stop, I got it bad
Gotta let go, but I can't
But he don't know, I got a man
I'm a bad girl, gimme that
No I can't stop, I got it bad
Creepy Clown
I hope there's a new album coming 😭 <3
Sue Barnes
Love it!! ❤
Abdo M-Abdallah
Pefect Voice , Perfect Performance
Selene Kallan
Love it!
Саша Шевцова
королева!!
Johnny James
YOU ROCK, ZZ!
Noah Hubert
really love it amazing
Aimee Lakey
❤❤🔥❤ SO GOOD!!!
Eris
Dude me being obsessed with you. Seriously you’re so talented.
Griffix96
I enjoyed the storytelling type of video. It reminded me of how music videos used to be on MTV before it was changed into the Reality TV channel that has almost nothing to do with music. I also enjoyed the dance routine in the cafe. You looked smoking hot.