Discover the story of the song > Femme Fatale – The Velvet Underground

The song is about a woman who is dangerous and not to be trusted because she will lead the protagonist on and then hurt him. The woman is called a "femme fatale" because she likes to tease and manipulate men and it's important to be careful around her. The song warns the protagonist and others to be aware of her actions because she will play games and toy with people's emotions.