エロスで殺して
桑田佳祐 Lyrics

The lyrics to 桑田佳祐's song エロスで殺して depict a strong and provocative image of a dominant and seductive woman, portrayed as a queen. The opening lines describe her as a "queen," cutting the tail of a red lizard, while the moonlight stirs her blood. The repetition of the phrase "愛されてランデブー" (beloved rendezvous) and "縛られて慕情" (bound and yearning) suggests a complex relationship, where love and desire are intertwined with power dynamics. The lyrics also emphasize the woman's vulnerability, as she is described as "奴隷のように" (like a slave) and "泣き濡れてホンキ・トンク" (crying and wet in a honky-tonk). There is a sense of indulgence and hedonism, as the woman is depicted as a seductive figure who revels in her power over others.

The second verse introduces a more religious element, depicting the woman as a cult leader who peels apples in a cage, while the hungry eyes of women around her laugh. Again, the themes of desire and being corrupted or defiled persist. The phrases "抱きしめてモンシェリー" (embrace me, Mon Chéri) and "汚されて朦朧" (tainted and hazy) suggest passionate encounters tainted with a sense of darkness and mystery.

Throughout the song, there is a juxtaposition of eroticism and violence, with repeated phrases like "エロスで殺して" (kill with eros) and "針刺し危めて" (teasing with a needle). The chorus, with its energetic "rock on!" chants, adds a rebellious and defiant tone to the lyrics, creating an atmosphere of both pleasure and danger.