A Little Wicked

""A little wicked""

This phrase serves as a self-identification, framing the protagonist's acceptance of her darker traits.

"No one calls you honey, when you're sitting on a throne"

This line highlights the isolation that comes with power, suggesting that authority can alienate individuals.

"Beware the patient woman, 'cause this much I know"

This warning implies that those who wait and observe can be formidable, hinting at the protagonist's strategic nature.

"One of these days a-comin', I'm gonna take that boy's crown"

This line expresses the protagonist's ambition and determination to usurp the current power holder.

"There's a serpent in these still waters, lying deep down"

The serpent symbolizes hidden threats and the potential for betrayal, adding depth to the protagonist's internal conflict.

"Hands red, hands red Just like you said"

This imagery suggests guilt or complicity in wrongdoing, reinforcing the theme of wickedness.

"As I lay me down to sleep I will not scream, I will not weep"

This line reflects a stoic acceptance of fate, indicating resilience in the face of adversity.

"If he should die, before he wakes I pray the Lord, his soul to take'"

This chilling prayer suggests a dark desire for the downfall of the oppressive figure, emphasizing the protagonist's wickedness.

"I'll be high up in that tower, he'll be down there getting stoned"

This contrast illustrates the power dynamics, with the protagonist envisioning herself in a position of superiority.

"Cause I am, I am A little wicked"

The repetition reinforces her acceptance of her identity and the complexities that come with it.