In ‘Black Widow,’ Donovan uses an extended metaphor to compare himself to the spider. He relates to the somewhat emotionless, apparently cruel form of love utilized by the spider. Expertly, he expresses a promiscuous position of power through a wicked, rolling rhythm.
Kiss me sweet lover
And linger long in ecstasy
Mingle our fluids
Flirt let me flame thee
Come into my parlour
Come sit but a droplet
Of my secret rain
'Cause I'm the black widow, woe
I'm the black widow, woe
And I eat my love
And I eat my love
And I eat my love
And I eat my love
I offer my pleasure
But never my love
You may need me forever
But I don't need your love
If you try to repel me
Your body will howl
I set your spirit free
You can depend on me
'Cause I'm the black widow, woe
I'm the black widow, woe
And I eat my love
And I eat my love
And I eat my love
And I eat my love