Sandpaper Kisses
MartinaTopley-Bird Lyrics
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Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this:
You're gonna leave Her
You have deceived Her
Just a girl
Ooh just a girl with featherweight curls
To expose all she knows you play like tease
To expose all she knows you play like tease
You're gonna leave Her
You have deceived Her
Just a girl
I want the soul of something simple to
Take home with me
The world as someplace simple it's my
Home you see
You're gonna leave Her
You have deceived Her
Just a girl, a blood red pearl
The lyrics to Martina Topley-Bird's song "Sandpaper Kisses" reflect the emotional turmoil of a woman who is caught up in a complicated and ultimately destructive relationship. The opening lines of the song, "Sandpaper kisses, papercut bliss," suggest the paradoxical nature of the emotions she is feeling - a mixture of pleasure and pain that is both exhilarating and dangerous. The line "Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this" implies a sense of inevitability, as if the singer knows that things are going to end badly, but is powerless to stop them.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the male character in the relationship. He is described as someone who is going to leave his current partner, having deceived her and played with her emotions. The repeated refrain "Just a girl" emphasizes the vulnerability of the female character, suggesting that she is more naive and innocent than her partner. The lines "To expose all she knows you play like tease" and "a blood red pearl" further underscore the idea that this woman is being toyed with and ultimately destroyed by the man in her life.
The final verse of the song offers a glimmer of hope, as the singer expresses her desire for a simpler life and a simpler love. She wants something "to take home with me," something that is genuine and authentic, rather than the hollow and destructive relationship she is currently trapped in. Overall, "Sandpaper Kisses" is a haunting and poignant reflection on the complexities of love and the ways in which it can both thrill and destroy us.
Line by Line Meaning
Sandpaper kisses, papercut bliss
The singer is describing the bittersweet nature of her relationship with her partner, where the moments of tenderness are mixed with moments of pain and discomfort.
Don't know what this is, but it all leads to this:
Despite the ambiguity of the relationship, the singer knows that it will eventually come to an end.
You're gonna leave Her
The singer is addressing her partner directly, acknowledging that he is planning to end the relationship.
You have deceived Her
The artist comes to the realization that her partner has been dishonest with her throughout their relationship.
Just a girl
The artist is acknowledging her own vulnerability and lack of experience.
Ooh just a girl with featherweight curls
The singer further emphasizes her youth and innocence, using her physical appearance to describe herself.
To expose all she knows you play like tease
The singer accuses her partner of toying with her emotions and using her naivete against her.
I want the soul of something simple to
The artist desires a relationship that is straightforward and genuine, without the complications of her current situation.
Take home with me
She wants this simple relationship to be a permanent part of her life.
The world as someplace simple it's my
The artist sees simplicity as her ideal state of being, and wants her surroundings to reflect that.
Home you see
The idea of simplicity feels like home to her.
Just a girl, a blood red pearl
The artist once again acknowledges her youth and vulnerability, but also adds a sense of danger or warning with the phrase 'blood red pearl.'
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEX MC GOWAN, MARTINA GILLIAN TOPLEY BIRD, NICHOLAS BIRD, STEPHEN CRITTALL
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