Kidneythieves is an industrial rock band led by Free Dominguez (vocals) and… Read Full Bio ↴Kidneythieves is an industrial rock band led by Free Dominguez (vocals) and Bruce Somers (guitar/engineering). They formed the band in Los Angeles, in 1997, and along the way they picked up other band members such as Chris Schleyer (guitar), Christian Dorris (bass), and Sean Sellers (drum). Their lyrics are heavily influenced by psychology, particularly Jung.

The band have released four studio albums, "Trickster" (1998), "Zerøspace" (2002), and "Trypt0fanatic" (2010). An EP "The Invisible Plan" (2011). And a remix EP "Phi In The Sky" (2001), released in between "Trickster" & "Zerøspace".

The band re-released "Trickster" as "Trickstereprocess" in 2004, which included 5 new bonus tracks, along with a bonus DVD. After the release of "Trickstereprocess", the group called it quits and went their separate ways. Free Dominguez went on to create an indie project while Bruce Somers created the band Shocknina.

In January of 2007, Free Dominguez sent out a newsletter via email stating that she and Bruce are collaborating once again on brand new Kidneythieves material. These sessions resulted in the brand new album "Tryptofanatic".

Kidneythieves have hired bassist Mirv Douglas and are working on their new EP "The Invisible Plan" to be released in October 2011.

Spank
Kidneythieves Lyrics

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Thick drops of rain sound like the way you spanked me
Your pleasure thrills in every way you make me
Thick drops.
All by myself and you're not here to take me

My red hot stain still makes you call me, baby
Tattooed your name, so you wouldn't forget to claim
If I see you're like your daddy and I should be gone

I would try to burn you but I won't

If I think that loving you could be just like a drug
I would try to burn you but I won't
It's all your graces, your deadly sins
Love and hate you it's so intense

If I could burn you walk away not see you anymore
I would try to burn you but I won't
Thick drops of rain sound like the way you miss me
Your windowpane steams like the way you kiss me

You're so profane, that's why I love the way
If I see you're like your daddy and I should be gone
I would try to burn you but I won't
If I think that loving you could be just like a drug

I would try to burn you but I won't
It's all your graces, your deadly sins
Love and hate you it's so intense
If I could burn you walk away not see you anymore

I would try to burn you but I won't
Like drops of rain your love has no pain
If I see you're like your daddy and I should be gone
I would try to burn you but I won't

If I think that loving you could be just like a drug
I would try to burn you but I won't
If I see that you're the precious I was looking for,
I would try to burn you but I won't

If I could burn you walk away not see you anymore
I would try to burn you but I won't

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kidneythieves's song "Spank" are a mixture of conflicting emotions and desires for a relationship that is both intense and dangerous. The first few lines describe a sexual encounter that is both painful and pleasurable for the singer, with drops of rain sounding like the way they were spanked. This experience is thrilling for them, and they long for their lover's presence.

However, the singer is conflicted about their relationship and whether it is healthy for them. They describe themselves as being "all by myself" and wanting to burn their lover, but ultimately deciding not to. They are tattooed with their lover's name, admitting that they are possessive and want to be claimed by them. But they also recognize that their love is like a drug and could be dangerous to them.

The final lines have a sense of resignation and acceptance, with the singer acknowledging that their love for their partner is intense and all-consuming. They describe their love as having "no pain," but also recognize that walking away from the relationship would be the best thing for them. The lyrics suggest that the singer is caught in a tumultuous and intense relationship that they simultaneously crave and fear.

Line by Line Meaning

Thick drops of rain sound like the way you spanked me
The sound of rain reminds me of the physical pain you once inflicted on me.

Your pleasure thrills in every way you make me
You derive enjoyment from causing me pain and pleasure in equal measure.

Thick drops. All by myself and you're not here to take me
Rain is still falling heavily, but you're not here to dominate me anymore.

My red hot stain still makes you call me, baby
You're still drawn to me because of the visible marks you left on my body.

Tattooed your name, so you wouldn't forget to claim
I permanently marked my skin with your name to remind you that I belong to you.

If I see you're like your daddy and I should be gone I would try to burn you but I won't
If I recognize that you're following in the footsteps of your abusive father, I know I should leave you, but I can't bring myself to hurt you.

If I think that loving you could be just like a drug I would try to burn you but I won't
If I recognize that my addiction to you is destructive, I may want to cut ties, but my love for you is too strong.

It's all your graces, your deadly sins Love and hate you it's so intense
You possess both charming qualities and destructive tendencies, and my feelings for you are a volatile mix of affection and animosity.

If I could burn you walk away not see you anymore I would try to burn you but I won't
If it were truly possible to eliminate you from my life, I may contemplate doing so, but I'm ultimately too attached.

Your windowpane steams like the way you kiss me
The condensation on your window reminds me of the warmth and intimacy we once shared in your bed.

You're so profane, that's why I love the way
Your irreverent behavior is reprehensible, but it's also what draws me to you.

Like drops of rain your love has no pain
Your affection is gentle and nourishing, unlike the hurtful abuse you once inflicted on me.

If I see that you're the precious I was looking for, I would try to burn you but I won't
If I recognize that you're actually the person I was seeking all along, I may contemplate ending things, but my attachment is too strong to follow through.

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