The song "Strange Brew" by Buddy Guy is actually a cover of a song originally performed by the British rock band Cream. Buddy Guy's version was included in his 1991 album "Damn Right, I've Got the Blues." The lyrics of the song depict a toxic and troublesome relationship with a woman who is described as a witch, a demon, and trouble. The phrase "strange brew" refers to this destructive concoction that exists between the narrator and the woman. In the first verse, the woman is portrayed as someone who is mentally unstable, obsessively in love with the narrator. The line "In her own mad mind she's in love with you" suggests that her feelings may not be entirely genuine or rational. The second verse warns about the dangerous influence this woman has. The phrase "messing in the glue" implies that she is involved in something sticky and problematic, and if one isn't cautious, it can stick to them too. The line "What kind of fool are you?" questions the narrator's judgement in getting involved with this woman. The third verse describes a chaotic situation where the woman causes drama and wants attention. The line "She would make a scene for it all to be ignored" suggests that she craves attention even when her actions are disruptive. The narrator wonders if anyone would be bored or uninterested in her antics. The repeated line "Strange brew - kill what's inside of you" essentially means that the narrator needs to end this toxic relationship and rid themselves of the negative influence and emotions that it brings. The phrase "kill what's inside of you" implies that the narrator needs to eliminate the destructive aspects within themselves that were drawn out by this relationship. Overall, "Strange Brew" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting involved with someone who brings chaos and toxicity to one's life, ultimately encouraging the need for self-reflection and breaking away from the negativity.
