Silver Dagger | Charley Crockett Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Oh no, help me darlin pleaseYou see me round here, in the night, on my kneesYou take me down, now my smile a frown Last time she come downShe spread her lovin all over this townThey say she carry, carry silver daggerLady never stagger to cut me down

Silver Dagger
Charley Crockett Lyrics


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She spread her lovin all over this town
They say she carry, carry silver dagger
Lady never stagger to cut me down

Oh no, help me darlin please
You see me round here, in the night, on my knees
You take me down, now my smile a frown

Doubt I'll ever get out

Last time she come down
She spread her lovin all over this town
They say she carry, carry silver dagger
Lady never stagger to cut me down

Oh no, how I'm gonna make it through
All these things I fall victim all because of you
She take me under, uh my heart got plundered
Girl got me bleeding through the sink

Last time she come down
She spread her lovin all over this town
They say she carry, carry silver dagger
Lady never stagger to cut me down

Last time
She come down
She spread her lovin
All over this town
Lady with the silver dagger got me now

She so evil
She so evil

She so evil, evil
Evil


Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Charley Crockett's song "Silver Dagger" tell the story of a woman who comes to town and spreads her love around. However, she is not a caring lover, but rather someone who carries a silver dagger and is known to use it to cut down those who cross her. The singer of the song falls victim to this woman's charms and suffers greatly as a result. He pleads for help and laments how he can't seem to escape her grasp. By the end of the song, he acknowledges that the woman is evil and has him in her clutches.


"Silver Dagger" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting involved with someone who may seem alluring at first but is ultimately harmful. The silver dagger serves as a symbol of the woman's destructive power, and the singer's repeated pleas for help emphasize the sense of helplessness and desperation he feels. The repetition of the chorus underscores the cyclical nature of the singer's predicament, as he appears to be caught in a never-ending cycle of falling for this woman's charms and suffering the consequences.


Overall, "Silver Dagger" is a powerful and haunting song that resonates with anyone who has been in an unhealthy or toxic relationship. It is a testament to Charley Crockett's exceptional songwriting skills and his ability to convey complex emotions through evocative and memorable lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Last time she come down
The last time she visited this town


She spread her lovin all over this town
She seduced and had relations with many people in this town


They say she carry, carry silver dagger
Rumors say that she carries a silver dagger


Lady never stagger to cut me down
She never hesitates to harm or end a relationship with someone


Oh no, help me darlin please
I'm in trouble and need your help, my love


You see me round here, in the night, on my knees
I'm desperate and pleading for help and forgiveness


You take me down, now my smile a frown
You've hurt me and now I'm unhappy


Doubt I'll ever get out
I don't think I'll ever escape this situation


Oh no, how I'm gonna make it through
I don't know how I'll survive this


All these things I fall victim all because of you
All of my problems and pain are because of you


She take me under, uh my heart got plundered
She's taken control of me and left me devastated


Girl got me bleeding through the sink
She's caused so much pain that I'm metaphorically bleeding


She so evil
She's cruel and malicious


She so evil
She's cruel and malicious


She so evil, evil
She's extremely cruel and malicious


Evil
A final emphasis on the woman's wickedness and the artist's suffering


Writer(s): Matthew Charles Crockett

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