Witch Doctor

"Witch Doctor" is a song by Icelandic model and singer-songwriter Freya and the second single from her debut studio album Arabian Nights.

Background
Freya revealed the chorus of the song on 11 August 2014 on Twitter while revealing the track listing for the album. The song retains the 80s influence as seen with the previous single "Hellfire", but also incorporates a reggae beat in addition to using steel drums throughout the chorus. Lyrically, it speaks about how the protagonist regrets their last romance due to not realizing their significant other was not right for them. Many media outlets have suggested the song is inspired by Freya's ex-boyfriend Dirk Diamond.

Lyrics
Verse 1: He wouldn't trade your love in for the things he's never seen The places he has never been But then I had to remember he was nothing but a pretender And he doesn't give his love away for free

Pre-chorus: I could see it in his eyes He was the type To set off in the night

Chorus: I met him through a pop star But I didn't know he was a psycho witch doctor Psycho witch doctor Didn't know he was a psycho witch doctor

I met him through a pop star But I didn't know he was a psycho witch doctor Psycho witch doctor Didn't know he was a psycho witch doctor

Verse 2: He wouldn't take your money or the food that's in your hand But you have to understand that he's a dreamer Living and laughing in a mind you can’t believe This place turns honest men into thieves

Pre-chorus: I could see it in his eyes He was the type To set off in the night

Chorus: I met him through a pop star But I didn't know he was a psycho witch doctor Psycho witch doctor Didn't know he was a psycho witch doctor

I met him through a pop star But I didn't know he was a psycho witch doctor Psycho witch doctor Didn't know he was a psycho witch doctor

I met him through a pop star But I didn't know he was a psycho witch doctor Psycho witch doctor Didn't know he was a psycho witch doctor

I met him through a pop star But I didn't know he was a psycho witch doctor Psycho witch doctor Didn't know he was a psycho witch doctor