In the Springtime of His Voodoo
Tori Amos
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Standin' on a corner in Winslow Arizona And I'm quite sure I'm in the wrong song Two girls sixty five got a piece tied up in the Back seat "Honey we're Recovering Christians" In the springtime of his voodoo He was going to show me spring And right there for a minute I knew you so well Got an angry snatch Girls you know what I mean When swivelin that hip doesn't do the trick Me pureed sanitarily Mr Sulu Warp speed Warp speed In the springtime of his voodoo Every road leads back to my door Every road I will follow Every road leads back to my door Got all your crosses loaded And I know she's not that Foxy Boys I said I know she's not that Foxy but You gotta owe something sometimes You gotta owe When you're your momma's sunshine You've got to give something sometimes When you're the sweetest cherry In an apple pie I need some voodoo on these prunes In the springtime of his voodoo He was going to show me spring
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: TORI ELLEN AMOS
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
21 facts about this song
Song Origin"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" is a song written by Tori Amos, a well-known American singer-songwriter. It is part of the album "Boys for Pele," which was released in January 1996.
|
Song LengthThis song is approximately 5 minutes and 32 seconds long, which is rather long compared to the average popular song length of 3 to 4 minutes.
|
Genre"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" and the album "Boys for Pele" are considered as an amalgamation of rock, pop, and orchestral music with an experimental twist, often characterized as ‘Baroque Pop’.
|
Album Concept"Boys for Pele" is the third studio album by Amos. The whole album, including "In the Springtime of His Voodoo," deals with themes of femininity, religion, and relationships.
|
Song Themes"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" is considered to be dealing with power dynamics and sexual politics of romantic relationships, embodying many of the thematic elements of the rest of the album.
|
Song FeaturesThis song is recognized to have uniquely alternating between disparate rhythms, having a quirky, jerky rhythm on the verse parts and a rolling, driving rhythm on the chorus parts.
|
Musical ArrangementThe song features a honky-tonk style piano, harmonica, and a choir, arranged in a way that combines traditional music elements with Amos’ distinctive style.
|
Single ReleaseIn 1996, the song was released as the fifth single from the "Boys for Pele" album, following the successful singles like "Professional Widow" and "Caught a Lite Sneeze".
|
Music VideoA music video was made for the song, directed by James Brown. Amos can be seen performing the song intercut with scenes of a voodoo doll and a walking cane, referencing the song's voodoo-themed title.
|
Remix"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" has been remixed and had an EP released for it, titled "In the Springtime of His Voodoo - EP". This included three remixes of the song by Vinny Vero and Steve Donato.
|
Chart PerformanceDespite being one of the less commercially successful singles from the album, "In the Springtime of His Voodoo" did manage to reach #72 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US and #55 on the UK Singles Chart.
|
Release"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" is a song by American singer-songwriter Tori Amos. It was released as the fifth single from her third studio album, "Boys for Pele," in 1996.
|
Chart PerformanceUnlike Amos's previous singles, "In the Springtime of His Voodoo" did not chart on the US Billboard Top 100. However, it did reach number 62 on the UK Singles Chart.
|
Song CompositionThe song is written in the key of E-flat minor and varies between a rhythm of 4/4 and 6/8 time. It is described as experimental, fusing electronica, jazz, and trip-hop elements.
|
LyricsThe lyrics of "In the Springtime of His Voodoo" reference the French monarchy and Louisiana Voodoo culture, indicative of the historical allusions and deep symbolism that often characterize Tori Amos’s work.
|
RemixesThe single release of "In the Springtime of His Voodoo" featured several remixes of the song. The most popular was the "Hasbrouck Heights Single Mix," which was remixed by Vinny Vero and Steve Donato.
|
Music VideoAn official music video was made for "In the Springtime of His Voodoo," which was released for promotion of the single. The video, directed by James Brown, showcases Tori Amos performing and dancing in a wilderness setting.
|
AlbumThe album from which the song is taken, "Boys for Pele", is considered one of Amos's most successful and critically acclaimed albums. It was named after the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele.
|
Tour Performance"In the Springtime of His Voodoo" was frequently included in the setlist during the Dew Drop Inn Tour in 1996 and has since become a fan favorite in live performances.
|
Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its daring mix of genres, while others were less enthusiastic about its eclectic sound. However, it remains a divisive but enduring part of Amos's discography.
|
Song InterpretationThe song’s content deals primarily with the struggle of the female protagonist to reclaim her power and identity, a common theme in Amos's music. The subtle mistress narrative encompassing French and voodoo culture is often regarded as a commentary on the simultaneous allure and danger of patriarchal power structures.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"In the Springtime of His Voodoo Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 25 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/19096610/Tori+Amos/In+the+Springtime+of+His+Voodoo>.
Discuss the In the Springtime of His Voodoo Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In