I think she wrote this song about the public witch hunt that she went through in the early '90s. I mean, she's always been the subject of a witch hunt her entire career. The whole Vanity Fair thing, and then everything that happened with people's reactions to Kurt and her being blamed (and in some cases outright accused of murder)– and really everything that people perceive of her and hate her for, all for simply being herself. She gets a lot of flack and she always has. The "off with her head" verses make it obvious to me, and the line, "It's the awful truth, you'd fight for your life" is kind of like her saying, "Hey, if you were in my position, you'd be just as mean right back". The last line of the song echoes the same sentiments– when they come for you, just say that you don't care. In all truth, people have been horribly, disgustingly mean to her; fans, the public, the media, and ESPECIALLY that entire group of the public who believe she murdered Kurt. She's always had to prove herself and people are extremely polarized on her, and I think that's what this song is about– her having to respond to all of that.
I think she wrote this song about the public witch hunt that she went through in the early '90s. I mean, she's always been the subject of a witch hunt her entire career. The whole Vanity Fair thing, and then everything that happened with people's reactions to Kurt and her being blamed (and in some cases outright accused of murder)– and really everything that people perceive of her and hate her for, all for simply being herself. She gets a lot of flack and she always has. The "off with her head" verses make it obvious to me, and the line, "It's the awful truth, you'd fight for your life" is kind of like her saying, "Hey, if you were in my position, you'd be just as mean right back". The last line of the song echoes the same sentiments– when they come for you, just say that you don't care. In all truth, people have been horribly, disgustingly mean to her; fans, the public, the media, and ESPECIALLY that entire group of the public who believe she murdered Kurt. She's always had to prove herself and people are extremely polarized on her, and I think that's what this song is about– her having to respond to all of that.
Not only do I wholeheartedly agree, but I'd just like to say how well-written your response is. It's probably the best one i've seen, on this website.
Not only do I wholeheartedly agree, but I'd just like to say how well-written your response is. It's probably the best one i've seen, on this website.
I say, let the witch burn... Too funny!
I say, let the witch burn... Too funny!