Dick for Brains
MDC Lyrics

The song "Dick for Brains" by the American punk rock band MDC is a satirical and provocative commentary on power dynamics in relationships. The song centers around a male narrator who is infatuated with a powerful woman, often referred to as a goddess, and is willing to do anything to please her, even if it means sacrificing his own dignity and self-respect. The repeated refrain "Why am I your dick for brains?" serves as a criticism of the way women are sometimes viewed and treated by men as objects of desire and subservience.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a submissive and masochistic relationship, with references to the singer waiting on his partner's "golden shower" and enduring carpet burns on his knees from trying to please her. The lines "Let me have the whole damn rule" and "I'm your maid and your chauffeur too" showcase the unequal power dynamic at play, with the singer willingly giving up his autonomy and agency for the sake of his partner's pleasure. Despite the apparently abusive and degrading nature of the relationship described, the singer professes his love and adoration for his partner, reinforcing the idea that love can be a complicated and messy emotion.