01 Strange Brew
Cream - Disraeli Gears Lyrics
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She's a witch of trouble in electric blue,
In her own mad mind she's in love with you.
With you.
Now what you gonna do?
Strange brew, kill what's inside of you.
If you don't watch out it'll stick to you.
To you.
What kind of fool are you?
Strange brew, kill what's inside of you.
On a boat in the middle of a raging sea,
She would make a scene for it all to be
Ignored.
And wouldn't you be bored?
Strange brew, kill what's inside of you.
Strange brew, strange brew, strange brew, strange brew.
Strange brew, kill what's inside of you
The lyrics to Cream's "Strange Brew" depict a toxic and destructive relationship. The phrase "strange brew" refers to the intoxicating and dangerous concoction that this relationship has become. The song portrays a woman described as a "witch of trouble," symbolizing someone who brings chaos and negativity. She is portrayed as unstable, as she lives in her own "mad mind" and believes she is in love with the singer. The line "She's some kind of demon messing in the glue" suggests that she is involved in deceitful and manipulative behaviors that can easily trap and ensnare the singer. The warning is given that if one is not careful, they will become entangled in her web.
The lyrics also highlight the singer's confusion and dilemma. They question themselves, asking "What kind of fool are you?" It implies that the singer is aware of the toxicity of the relationship but struggles to break free from it. The reference to being on a boat in the middle of a raging sea metaphorically represents being trapped in the tumultuous relationship. The woman's provocative behavior attracts attention, but it is ultimately meaningless and unsatisfying.
Overall, "Strange Brew" captures the inner turmoil and inner conflicts within a dysfunctional relationship. It serves as a warning to be cautious of the allure of such toxic connections and the need to break free from them in order to preserve one's well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange brew, kill what's inside of you.
This mysterious concoction will eradicate the poison within you, cleansing your inner self.
She's a witch of trouble in electric blue,
She possesses an enigmatic aura of chaos and disruption, exuding a vibrant and mesmerizing energy.
In her own mad mind she's in love with you.
Within the depths of her eccentric thoughts, she perceives herself infatuated with you.
With you.
Only with you.
Now what you gonna do?
What course of action will you choose to follow?
She's some kind of demon messing in the glue.
She possesses a demonic nature, playfully causing chaos and entangling you in her snares.
If you don't watch out it'll stick to you.
If you're not cautious, her influence will cling to you, becoming difficult to shake off.
To you.
In your direction.
What kind of fool are you?
What type of naive individual would you be deemed if you fall for her deceit?
On a boat in the middle of a raging sea,
In the midst of a tumultuous ocean, aboard a vessel.
She would make a scene for it all to be
She would create a spectacle, ensuring that attention is drawn to the situation.
Ignored.
However, her actions are met with indifference.
And wouldn't you be bored?
Wouldn't you find yourself uninterested and unentertained by her antics?
Strange brew, strange brew, strange brew, strange brew.
An unusual and captivating elixir, repeated for emphasis.
Strange brew, kill what's inside of you.
This mysterious concoction will eradicate the poison within you, cleansing your inner self.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC PATRICK CLAPTON, FELIX PAPPALARDI, GAIL COLLINS
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