Precious Thing
Big Black (Rock) Lyrics


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I would like to wrap your hair round your neck like a noose
I would like to wrap your legs around my neck like a lock
You are my precious thing, thing of speed and beauty
You are my precious thing, as long as you remain beneath me
I will hold you down, I will hold you down
I will pin you down
I will hold you down, I will hold you down
I will mm mm down you
You are my precious thing
You are my precious thing
You are my precious thing
I will hold you down, I will hold you down
I will pin you down
I will hold you down, I will hold you down
I will pin you down
I will hold you down, I will hold you down
I will mm mm down you
You are my precious thing, thing of speed and beauty
You are my precious thing





You are my precious thing, thing of speed and beauty
You are my precious thing, long as you remain beneath me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big Black's "05- Precious Thing" are controversial and graphic in nature. The song is about a desire for control and dominance in a sexual relationship. The singer wants to physically overpower their partner, using language that suggests violence and aggression. The lines "I would like to wrap your hair round your neck like a noose" and "I would like to wrap your legs around my neck like a lock" are particularly disturbing, as they evoke the image of choking and suffocation. The repetition of "I will hold you down" and "I will pin you down" reinforces the theme of dominance and control.


However, some listeners argue that the song is not necessarily promoting violence or abusive behavior. Instead, it could be interpreted as an exploration of power dynamics within a consensual sexual relationship. The singer wants to be in a position of dominance, but it doesn't necessarily mean that their partner has no agency or choice in the matter. The lyrics could also be seen as a commentary on how society often reinforces traditional gender roles and expectations, with male sexuality being associated with aggression and control.


Overall, the song is controversial and open to interpretation, with some listeners finding it empowering while others find it disturbing.


Line by Line Meaning

I would like to wrap your hair round your neck like a noose
The singer wants to have control over the listener to the point of suffocation and death.


I would like to wrap your legs around my neck like a lock
The singer desires to have the listener's body in their control like a restraint.


You are my precious thing, thing of speed and beauty
The singer values the listener's attributes, but only in the context of being dominated.


You are my precious thing, as long as you remain beneath me
The artist only values the listener in a submissive role.


I will hold you down, I will hold you down
The artist will use physical force to restrain the listener.


I will pin you down
The singer will use their body to hold the listener in place.


I will mm mm down you
The singer implies a sexual act that involves power dynamics.


You are my precious thing
The listener is only valuable to the artist in a position of submission.


You are my precious thing, thing of speed and beauty
The listener is still valued for their physical attributes, but only in the context of being dominated.


You are my precious thing, long as you remain beneath me
The artist repeats their claim that the listener is only valuable in a submissive role.




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