Kissing a strange hand
My city like streetlamps fade
On the edge of an answer you way lust
Beginnings are made
Lover forgive me my guilt is my only crime
And ill carry it round till it breaks me down every time

This is the time of night when the moonlight shines down and we can reveal who we truly are
Within the darkest most depraved
Of joys

If your afraid to say
But you'd like to try
Just give me the safe word and take your hand
And smack me in the mouth , my love

From hunger you call and it falls upon the ears of faith
A half open mouth and the whole truth that no one would take
Pretend all you want you can cry to your hearts own beat
We will take love and swear upon the things that we just can't keep

This is the time of night when the moonlight shines down and we can reveal who we truly are
Within the darkest most depraved
Of joys

If your afraid to say
But you'd like to try
Just give me the safe word and take your hand
And smack me in the mouth , my love

This is the time of night when the moonlight shines down and we can reveal who we truly are
Within the darkest most depraved
Of joys

If your afraid to say
But you'd like to try
Just give me the safe word and take your hand
And smack me in the mouth ,
My love?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Monologue" by She Wants Revenge explore themes of desire, guilt, and the pursuit of pleasure. The first line, "Kissing a strange hand," sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer engages in activities that are both taboo and thrilling. The city around them acts as a backdrop, with street lamps fading into the distance. The following lines, "On the edge of an answer you way lust, beginnings are made," suggest that the singer is about to embark on a new experience, perhaps one that will push their boundaries.

The chorus, "This is the time of night when the moonlight shines down and we can reveal who we truly are within the darkest most depraved of joys," is a call to embrace one's deepest desires and let go of societal norms and conventions. The idea of "the darkest most depraved of joys" is both seductive and dangerous, highlighting the risks involved in pursuing such pleasures.

The final lines of the song, "Just give me the safe word and take your hand and smack me in the mouth, my love," suggest a BDSM dynamic between the singer and their partner. The use of the "safe word" suggests that the activities taking place are consensual, and will stop if either party is uncomfortable. The final line, "smack me in the mouth, my love," implies that pain and pleasure are intertwined and that the two are ultimately inextricable.

Line by Line Meaning

Kissing a strange hand
Engaging in a risky behavior with someone unfamiliar

My city like streetlamps fade
The city is losing its vibrancy and energy, just like fading streetlights

On the edge of an answer you way lust Beginnings are made
Uncertainty and desire can lead to new experiences and possibilities

Lover forgive me my guilt is my only crime And ill carry it round till it breaks me down every time
The artist feels guilty for their desires, and will carry that burden and risk its impact on their well-being

From hunger you call and it falls upon the ears of faith A half open mouth and the whole truth that no one would take
Desire is futile if it is not met with acceptance and understanding

Pretend all you want you can cry to your hearts own beat We will take love and swear upon the things that we just can't keep
Denying or hiding one's true desires will not work, and even if it leads to broken promises, love and passion are still worth pursuing

If your afraid to say But you'd like to try Just give me the safe word and take your hand And smack me in the mouth , my love
Even if something seems taboo or forbidden, communication and consent can make it possible to explore new desires and experiences safely and consensually

This is the time of night when the moonlight shines down and we can reveal who we truly are Within the darkest most depraved Of joys
Nighttime and moonlight can represent a time for honesty and embracing one's true desires and pleasures, even if they are considered taboo or frowned upon by society

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bobby Womack

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Comments from YouTube:

@kingcatnip2614

7y↑14

amazing song , probably my favorite from that album ," these things "being the second

@xcele

8y↑2

Amazing <3

@eboy84ad

8y↑5

i think about her.... then i smile. even tho i never met her.. smirking to myself,maybe

@bar2s

3y↑5

She wants revenge video clip girls always perfect & dangerous girl that you want but its dangerous to get involved with them.

@circuitben

21w

Just like real life where they ran a club and groped the staff and customers like desperate old men. oh hang on, no, that's not the image they want to convey.