Femme Fatale

I really wrestled with myself and my conscience before posting this song. My main concern was whether it was anti-feminist or misogynist in some way. But as for the general sentiment, I think we all can relate on some level. Plainly put, there are certain people to whom we are intensely attracted who are unhealthy for us. And yet, the attraction never dies, no matter what happens and no matter how much space we put between us. This I think is the most infuriating element of all.

A recent encounter with one such person inspired this cover. I really got frustrated with myself because of her ability to effortlessly motivate me to shed my best intentions. She's a snake charmer, but I know enough now to have figured out how to properly distance myself. I recognize that there's a long tradition of men blaming women for their own misdeeds, and then claiming no sense of personal responsibility. Honestly, speaking for myself, this isn't the same thing. It's mostly just a recognition that, male or female, certain people know exactly how to push past our defenses. Unless we really watch ourselves, we can find ourselves ignoring red flags and not acting in our best interest.



Here she comes,
you better watch your step

She's going to break your heart in two, it's true
It's not hard to realize
Just look into her false colored eyes

She'll build you up to just put you down, what a clown
'Cause everybody knows
(She's a femme fatale)

The things she does to please
(She's a femme fatale)
She's just a little tease
(She's a femme fatale)

See the way she walks
Hear the way she talks

You're written in her book
You're number 37, have a look
She's going to smile to make you frown, what a clown

Little boy, she's from the street
Before you start, you're already beat
She's gonna play you for a fool, yes, it's true

'Cause everybody knows
(She's a femme fatale)
The things she does to please
(She's a femme fatale)
She's just a little tease
(She's a femme fatale)

See the way she walks
Hear the way she talks

'Cause everybody knows
(She's a femme fatale)
Oh oh oh
(She's a femme fatale)
Oh oh oh
(She's a femme fatale)