What Are You
Bonnie Lyrics


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What are you waiting for if not for me?
What are you waiting for? it must be me

To take you over my knee and spank you mercilessly
I can do that, oh, you'll see

And every day will be like free
And sleep, adventure you will see
And I'll have you and you'll have me

On a bench, with your twisted fingers in me
In the rain, with my sundress torn off of me
Sliding down grassy slopes where we can be alone

You say I am evil, you know that I'm stupid
I don't appear giving and I don't appear lucid




Yet I give you all
The truth is, I give you everything

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "What Are You" by Bonnie 'Prince' Billy and Matt Sweeney paint a vivid picture of a dominant/submissive relationship, with the singer questioning why their partner is waiting for anyone else but them. The song takes a turn towards BDSM when the singer offers to physically discipline their partner, and describes various scenarios of intimacy and adventure, emphasizing their dedication to providing everything for their partner. Despite being seen as evil and foolish by some, the singer truly gives their all to the relationship.


The song is a confronting exploration of power dynamics and desire, with unsettling undertones that challenge the listener's comfort zone. The reference to spanking and physically dominating the partner is not necessarily consensual nor healthy, and could be interpreted as a form of abuse. The vivid imagery of intimacy and adventure is juxtaposed with the singer's perceived flaws, suggesting that the relationship they offer is not perfect but deeply personal and intense. The repetition of the question "What are you waiting for?" adds urgency to the narrative, as if the singer is trying to convince their partner that they are the only one who can fulfill their desires.


Overall, "What Are You" is a complex and provocative song that requires careful analysis to fully understand. It delves into taboo themes of BDSM and power dynamics, pivoting between intimacy and violence, while remaining deeply committed to the idea of giving everything to one's partner.


Line by Line Meaning

What are you waiting for if not for me?
Do you have anything else to wait for besides me?


What are you waiting for? it must be me
It's clear that you're waiting for me


To take you over my knee and spank you mercilessly
I can give you the punishment you want


I can do that, oh, you'll see
I am capable of satisfying your desires


And every day will be like free
Every day will feel like freedom


And sleep, adventure you will see
You will see adventure in even the smallest things, even while sleeping


And I'll have you and you'll have me
We will have each other


On a bench, with your twisted fingers in me
We'll be intimate on a bench, with your fingers inside me


In the rain, with my sundress torn off of me
We'll express our passion in the rain, with my sundress removed


Sliding down grassy slopes where we can be alone
We will find seclusion sliding down grassy slopes


You say I am evil, you know that I'm stupid
You insult me, calling me evil and stupid


I don't appear giving and I don't appear lucid
I don't seem like I'm willing or reasonable


Yet I give you all
But I give you everything I am, regardless


The truth is, I give you everything
The reality is, I give you my all




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@SamanthaJaneS12

Over his knee and spanked. really. lol Bring it Onnn jk

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