The Bird and the Bee

Witch

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P.S., I am a witch
And I have conjured you
For my bidding
And all my charms
And all my accidents
Are all just instruments
To lock you up

How could I know
My spell was broke
I am nothing like the girl you thought I was
Without your love

How could I haunt you
Keep you close?
When you can see my seams
The fraying of my dress
I am defenseless

Yes, I am a carnival
A house of mirrors
And I will con you
And all my tricks
And all my magic
Will keep you dizzy
With desire

How could I know
My spell was broke?
I am nothing like the girl you thought I was
Without your love

How could I haunt you
Keep you close?
When you can see the seams
The fraying of my dress
I am defenseless

How could I know
My spell was broke?
I am nothing like the girl you thought I was
Without your love

How could I haunt you
Keep you close?
When you can see the seams
The fraying of my dress
I am defenseless

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by MaryMaryQuiteContrary

15y ago

Someone who is used to using his charms on women, only he is unable to snow one particular woman. He fears that he will not be able to "keep her close" because she sees all of him; he's unable to hide his true self from her. He therefore believes that she will not want him once she sees all his flaws and weaknesses. It's a sad song...one of human fear. And just as fear exists in Hollywood horror movies, fear is often not based on reality.

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