Slave
5.10 - Yeah Yeah Yeahs Lyrics
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You steal, you heed the call, my slave
The keys, the keys are gone, my slave
You keep me beating on
It eats your soul, like tears you fall, my slave
You steal, you heed the call, my slave
You keep me, you keep me, your slave
On my own
You keep me, you keep me
On the throne
Heads down all day
On my own
You keep me, you keep me
On the throne
Heads down all day
You keep me, you keep me, your slave
You keep me, you keep me, your slave
Come feed on your love
Come feed on your love
Come feed on your love
Come feed on your love
"Slave" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs is a song that speaks about the toxic dynamic between two people where one is dominated by the other. The lyrics contain repetitive phrases that emphasize the idea of being trapped in a painful cycle of control and submission. The song's opening lines set the tone with "It eats your soul, like tears you fall, my slave." The use of the word "slave" suggests that the person is powerless and trapped in a submissive role. The line "You steal, you heed the call, my slave" further emphasizes the idea that the person being addressed is at the mercy of their master.
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "You keep me, you keep me, your slave," reinforcing the idea of being trapped and dominated by another person. The lines "On my own, you keep me, you keep me on the throne" suggest that the person being addressed is only powerful because their "master" allows them to be. The chorus ends with "Come feed on your love," a line which could be interpreted as a demand for intimacy or as a continuation of the theme of control.
Line by Line Meaning
It eats your soul, like tears you fall, my slave
You are consumed by this relationship and it tears you down like crying, as I have complete control over you.
You steal, you heed the call, my slave
You always answer my beck and call, even if it means taking from others or sacrificing yourself.
The keys, the keys are gone, my slave
I have taken away your freedom and control over your life, leaving you completely dependent on me as your master.
You keep me beating on
You are the source of my power and strength, as you keep me going and fulfilling my desires as a master.
On my own
You keep me, you keep me
On the throne
Heads down all day
On my own
You keep me, you keep me
On the throne
Heads down all day
Even though I am on the throne and in a position of power, I am nothing without you, my slave, who keeps me there and working hard all day long.
You keep me, you keep me, your slave
I am completely under your control and dependent on you to maintain my dominance over you.
Come feed on your love
Come feed on your love
Come feed on your love
Come feed on your love
I want you to continue to give me everything you have, including your love, devotion, and submission, so that I can fulfill my own desires as your master.
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Written by: BRIAN CHASE, KAREN LEE ORZOLEK, NICHOLAS JOSEPH ZINNER
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