Evil
taylor koko Lyrics


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Long way from home
Can't sleep at night
Grab your telephone
'Cause something just ain't right

[Chorus:]
That's evil
Evil is going on
Well, I'm warning you girls
You better watch your happy home

Long way from home
Can't sleep at all
'Cause there's another
Mule kickin' in your stall

[Chorus]

Yes, you make it to your house
Knock on the front door
Run around to the back
Catch her before she go

[Chorus]

Well, if you call on the telephone
The answer's awfully slow
Grab the first train smokin'
Even if you have to hobo





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In "Evil," Taylor Koko sings about the evil that is present in relationships, especially when someone cheats. The song starts with the lyrics, "Long way from home, can't sleep at night, grab your telephone cause something just ain't right." This opening paints a picture of someone who is conflicted and feels like something is wrong, but they can't quite put their finger on it. The chorus warns girls to watch their happy home because evil is going on.


The second verse continues with the theme of cheating, "Long way from home, can't sleep at all, 'cause there's another mule kickin' in your stall." The image of a mule kicking in the stall is a metaphor for someone else being in the relationship. And when the chorus repeats, the warning is still there. The lyrics, "Yes, you make it to your house, knock on the front door, run around to the back, catch her before she go," suggest someone who is desperate to catch their partner in the act.


The final verse suggests that if you suspect something is wrong, and you call your partner, the answer will be slow. The chorus repeats again, warning girls to watch their happy home and that evil is going on. The song is a warning to be vigilant in relationships, as cheating and dishonesty can bring evil into a happy home. Taylor Koko's evocative lyrics and stirring voice make it clear that something sinister is happening beneath the surface.


Line by Line Meaning

Long way from home
Feeling distant from oneself and unable to find peace.


Can't sleep at night
Having trouble sleeping due to stress and worry.


Grab your telephone
Reaching out for help and support.


'Cause something just ain't right
Sensing that there is danger or trouble lurking nearby.


That's evil
Identifying the problem as a malicious force or presence.


Evil is going on
Acknowledging that the situation is serious and potentially harmful.


Well, I'm warning you girls
Advising others to be cautious and protect themselves.


You better watch your happy home
Urging people to safeguard their peace and well-being.


Can't sleep at all
Being completely unable to rest or relax.


'Cause there's another
Discovering that there is another person causing trouble.


Mule kickin' in your stall
Realizing that someone is threatening what you care about.


Yes, you make it to your house
Arriving home safely.


Knock on the front door
Announcing oneself and seeking entry.


Run around to the back
Moving quickly and discreetly to avoid detection.


Catch her before she go
Stopping someone from leaving or escaping.


Well, if you call on the telephone
Trying to reach someone for help.


The answer's awfully slow
Experiencing delays or obstruction in receiving assistance.


Grab the first train smokin'
Taking immediate action to escape the danger.


Even if you have to hobo
Doing whatever it takes to get away from the danger.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TED WRIGHT

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Comments from YouTube:

@carloskeiber4690

I Knew this song today watching Adventure in Babysitting movie, I'll ,put in may playlist to travel with my 83' Ford, traveling listening blues in route 66 is perfect

@MusiqTruth

This song still slaps- Koko Taylor: Queen of the Blues ♥️ rip

@WillCtheMechDrummer

The perfect song for heading home after a long day at work!!! Cause sometimes... the job... can be EVIL

@voicesbysonia

This is my favorite Blues song of all times

@murjanipeterson9825

Ditto 💯🔥❤️🎵

@elektrikmynt8462

that's someone who loves music there. chills every time

@MrLouied10

Elektrik Mynt84 your so beautiful it gives me the chills

@isaacheres1354

Where are we going?
To hell, kinda exciting don't you think?

@ashikana21

Right in the heart

@donalddavis5061

one hell of a singer

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