Marie Laveau
Dr. Hook Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Down in Lou'siana where the black trees grow live a voodoo lady named Marie Lavaux
She got a black cat tooth and a mojo bone and anyone wouldn't leave her alone
She go GREEEEEEEEEEEE another man done gone
She live in a swamp in a hollow log with a one eyed snake and a three legged dog
She got a bent bony body and stringy hair and if she ever seen you messin' round there
She go GREEEEEEEEEEEE another man done gone
A no good man that you all know and he was lookin' around for Marie Lavaux
He said Marie Lavaux you lovely witch why don't you gimme a little charm gonna make me rich
He said now gimme million dollars and I'll tell you what I'll do, this very night I'm gonna marry you
It'll be GREEEEEEEEEEEE another man done gone
So Marie did some magic and she shook a little sand, she made a million dollars and she put it in his hand
Then she looked and she said hey hey, Now I'm gettin' ready for my wedding day
But ol' Handsome Jack said "Good-bye Marie, you too damn ugly for a man like me"
So Marie started cryin', her fangs started shakin', her body started turnin', she started quakin'
She said GREEEEEEEEEEEE another man done gone
So if you ever get down where the black tree grow and meet a voodoo lady named Marie Lavaux
And if she ever asks you to make her your wife, man you better stay with her for the rest of your life
Or it'll be GREEEEEEEEEEEE....
Overall Meaning
The lyrics to Dr. Hook's song "Marie Laveau" tell the story of a voodoo priestess who lives in the Louisiana swamp, named Marie Laveau. She is known for her powerful magic, which she uses to protect herself from anyone who tries to cross her. The chorus of the song, which goes "GREEEEEEEEEEEE another man done gone", is Marie's curse for anyone who has wronged her or underestimated her power.
Marie is described as having a "bent bony body and stringy hair", but also possessing a powerful confidence and strength. The song takes a turn when Handsome Jack, a man known for his greed, comes to Marie asking for a charm that will make him rich. Marie agrees to help him, but when Jack insults her by calling her ugly, Marie's true power is unleashed and Jack meets his demise.
The lyrics to "Marie Laveau" are filled with references to voodoo, and portray Marie as a symbol of both fear and fascination. The song mixes elements of folklore and history to create a timeless tale of a woman who commands respect and wield powerful magic.
Line by Line Meaning
Down in Lou'siana where the black trees grow live a voodoo lady named Marie Lavaux
In Louisiana there is a voodoo lady named Marie Lavaux who lives among the black trees.
She got a black cat tooth and a mojo bone and anyone wouldn't leave her alone
Marie Lavaux possesses a black cat tooth and a mojo bone and people are afraid to mess with her.
She go GREEEEEEEEEEEE another man done gone
Whenever someone crosses her, she pronounces a curse on them and they end up disappearing mysteriously.
She live in a swamp in a hollow log with a one eyed snake and a three legged dog
Marie Lavaux resides in a swamp in a hollow log, keeping company with a one-eyed snake and a three-legged dog.
She got a bent bony body and stringy hair and if she ever seen you messin' round there
Marie Lavaux has a crooked, bony body and thin, stringy hair, and if she catches anyone interfering in her affairs, they will suffer the consequences.
She go GREEEEEEEEEEEE another man done gone
She pronounces a curse on people who interfere in her affairs that leads to their disappearance.
And then one night when the moon was black into the swamp came Handsome Jack
Handsome Jack appeared in the swamp one night when it was dark and the moon was not visible.
A no good man that you all know and he was lookin' around for Marie Lavaux
Handsome Jack was a notorious character who was out searching for Marie Lavaux.
He said Marie Lavaux you lovely witch why don't you gimme a little charm gonna make me rich
Handsome Jack asked Marie Lavaux, who he referred to as a lovely witch, to give him a charm that would make him rich.
He said now gimme million dollars and I'll tell you what I'll do, this very night I'm gonna marry you
Handsome Jack promised that he would marry Marie Lavaux that very night if she gave him a million dollars.
It'll be GREEEEEEEEEEEE another man done gone
Marie Lavaux cursed Handsome Jack with her infamous GREEEEEEEEEEEE curse after he threatened to abandon her.
So Marie did some magic and she shook a little sand, she made a million dollars and she put it in his hand
Marie Lavaux performed some magic and gave Handsome Jack a million dollars as he had demanded.
Then she looked and she said hey hey, Now I'm gettin' ready for my wedding day
Marie Lavaux gleefully announced that she was preparing for her wedding day after giving Handsome Jack what he wanted.
But ol' Handsome Jack said "Good-bye Marie, you too damn ugly for a man like me"
Handsome Jack ended up leaving Marie Lavaux because he found her repulsive and ugly.
So Marie started cryin', her fangs started shakin', her body started turnin', she started quakin'
Marie Lavaux became distraught and physically transformed after being rejected by Handsome Jack.
She said GREEEEEEEEEEEE another man done gone
Marie Lavaux once again pronounced her curse, which led to the disappearance of another man as a result of crossing her.
So if you ever get down where the black tree grow and meet a voodoo lady named Marie Lavaux
If you ever find yourself in Louisiana among the black trees and happen to meet Marie Lavaux, the voodoo lady, be careful not to cross her.
And if she ever asks you to make her your wife, man you better stay with her for the rest of your life
If Marie Lavaux ever asks you to be her spouse, you should accept and stay with her forever to avoid her infamous curse.
Or it'll be GREEEEEEEEEEEE....
Otherwise, you will suffer the same curse that has befallen others who have crossed Marie Lavaux.
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