Lyric discussion by JJKelsall 

Cover art for Belladonna lyrics by Siouxsie and the Banshees

Belladonna, also known as Deadly Nightshade is a well known shrub with leaves and berries that are highly toxic. Legend has it that the name Belladonna is said to record an old superstition that at certain times it takes the form of an enchantress of exceeding loveliness, whom it is dangerous to look upon.

This song started life during the A Kiss In the Dreamhouse sessions but having proved unsatisfactory it was shelved until work started on the Hyaena album. Source: The File Phase Three Issues Three & Four.