darkwave sabbat
Siouxxie Lyrics
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Getting high off Adderall
Fuck it, letβ²s go to the mall
Saks 5th all on my draws
Coat owns a makarov
Stand up bitch, you are not tall
Cut you down an inch or two
Rockstar shit with just my crew
Sexpot, new rocks
Goth night, 12 o'clock
Rocking only dreadlocks
Oops, get their heads popped
Criss cross, apple sauce
Better learn a thing or two
When Iβ²m running with your sauce
Hope you realize you just lost
Feast upon your eyes
On your own demise
Monsters in disguise
Leave your soul mortified
Look me in the eye
I'll send chills down your spine
Eyeliner sharp it'll make you cry
Want you hanging on your life
Shotgun, end it all
Getting high off Adderall
Fuck it, letβ²s go to the mall
Saks 5th all on my draws
Coat owns a makarov
Stand up bitch, you are not tall
Cut you down an inch or two
Rockstar shit with just my crew
Sexpot, new rocks
Goth night, 12 oβ²clock
Rocking only dreadlocks
Oops, get their heads popped
Criss cross, apple sauce
Better learn a thing or two
When I'm running with your sauce
Hope you realize you just lost
Feast upon your eyes
On your own demise
Monsters in disguise
Leave your soul mortified
Look me in the eye
Iβ²ll send chills down your spine
Eyeliner sharp it'll make you cry
Want you hanging on your life
Siouxxie's song "Darkwave Sabbat" is a dark and ominous track that delves into themes of rebellion, power, and destruction. The song opens with the line "Shotgun, end it all" which suggests a desire for a sense of finality and closure. This is followed by the line "Getting high off Adderall," which suggests a sense of escapism and a desire to feel free from the burden of everyday life. The line "Fuck it, let's go to the mall" is interesting as it juxtaposes the idea of going to a consumerist space with a darker desire for self-harm and escapism.
The song then takes on a more aggressive tone with the lines "Cut you down an inch or two/Rockstar shit with just my crew." These lines suggest a desire for power and domination, as well as a sense of exclusivity ("just my crew"). The next section of the song goes on to describe a goth night, which is characterized by "dreadlocks" and "sexpot" attire. The line "Oops, get their heads popped" is jarring and suggests a violent undercurrent to the otherwise glamorous imagery presented in the song.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "Feast upon your eyes/On your own demise/Monsters in disguise/Leave your soul mortified" which further emphasizes the themes of violence and destruction. The image of "monsters in disguise" suggests that the violence and destruction in the song are lurking beneath the surface of everyday life. The aggressive, almost threatening tone of the song is further emphasized in the final lines "Want you hanging on your life/Shotgun, end it all/Getting high off Adderall/Fuck it, let's go to the mall," which suggest a nihilistic desire to escape from the world through self-harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Shotgun, end it all
I'm feeling overwhelmed and want everything to end, so I'm considering using a shotgun to take my own life.
Getting high off Adderall
To cope with my emotions, I'm resorting to abusing a prescription drug like Adderall for a quick high.
Fuck it, let's go to the mall
Despite how I'm feeling, I'm going to the mall as a way to distract myself and maybe even do some shopping.
Saks 5th all on my draws
I'm planning to shop at Saks Fifth Avenue and spend a lot of money on clothes, hoping it will make me feel better temporarily.
Coat owns a Makarov
I have a gun, specifically a Makarov pistol, that I possess for protection or as a potential suicide method.
Stand up bitch, you are not tall
I'm addressing someone who is acting superior and putting them in their place by reminding them that they are not as impressive as they believe.
Cut you down an inch or two
I'm threatening to physically harm someone and lower their status or self-esteem by hurting their appearance.
Rockstar shit with just my crew
I am behaving recklessly and unconventionally, embodying a rockstar-like persona that only those in my inner circle can understand or relate to.
Sexpot, new rocks
Describing oneself as sexually attractive and proudly wearing new shoes, possibly as part of a goth, punk, or alternative look.
Goth night, 12 o'clock
Referencing a night out at a goth club or event that is scheduled for 12 a.m., expressing excitement for a specific activity or lifestyle.
Rocking only dreadlocks
Wearing hair in a specific natural style, possibly reflecting an affinity for counterculture or individuality.
Oops, get their heads popped
Admitting to violent tendencies, either physically or metaphorically, and easily eliminating or dominating any opposition.
Criss cross, apple sauce
Making a playful, childlike rhyme that contrasts with the darker themes of the song, potentially deconstructing the concept of innocence and experience.
Better learn a thing or two
Warning others to become knowledgeable or assertive in order to defend themselves from my aggression or manipulation.
When I'm running with your sauce
Threatening to steal or expose someone's secret information or resources when I have the upper hand, highlighting my manipulative abilities.
Hope you realize you just lost
Saying that others should understand the extent of my power or authority over them, and the consequences of losing or opposing me.
Feast upon your eyes
Domineering or asserting myself over someone visually, either by admiring or intimidating them, and deriving some kind of satisfaction from it.
On your own demise
Implying that someone's mistakes or failures will inevitably result in their own downfall or collapse, and further reminding them of their vulnerability.
Monsters in disguise
Revealing a darker or more violent side to myself or others, concealing or repressing true feelings or intentions.
Leave your soul mortified
Causing extreme fear or psychological trauma in someone, potentially through violent, abusive or manipulative behavior, and expressing no remorse for it.
Look me in the eye
Demanding someone's full attention and respect, emphasizing my power or confidence.
I'll send chills down your spine
Asserting that by facing or communicating with me, someone will be intimidated, fearful or disturbed on a physical level.
Eyeliner sharp it'll make you cry
Describing oneself as glamorous and fashionable while also suggesting that one's appearance can be weaponized or used as a tool for intimidation or humiliation.
Want you hanging on your life
Showing a desire to control or threaten someone's life or well-being, possibly as a way of coping with one's own insecurities or traumas.
Writer(s): Tevon Richards
Contributed by Sadie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.