What Are You
Matt Sweeney And Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to Matt Sweeney & Bonnie "Prince" Billy's song What Are You? can be seen as a conversation between two people where one person is asking the other person what they are waiting for if not for them. The second line then repeats the same question and clarifies that the first person must be the one they are waiting for. Then, the tone of the song changes abruptly when the first person describes their desire to take the other person over their knee and spank them mercilessly. However, they assure the listener that they can do it and they will enjoy it.
The lyrics then describe idyllic moments with the two people together, such as free days and adventurous sleep, and also depict some graphic sexual scenarios like being on a bench with twisted fingers or sliding down grassy slopes while being alone. The singer acknowledges that they may appear evil and stupid, but they still give everything to the other person, including the truth.
The song's lyricism is interesting in that it juxtaposes a violent and sexual desire with romantic and adventurous imagery. The singer's confidence in their abilities to dominate and please the other person is also notable. The use of the word "twisted" in describing fingers implies that the singer may have a sadistic or masochistic inclination. Furthermore, the repetition of the question "what are you waiting for?" can be seen as a manipulation tactic of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
What are you waiting for if not for me?
Why do you hesitate if not for my presence?
What are you waiting for? it must be me
There is nothing keeping you here other than my existence
To take you over my knee and spank you mercilessly
I will dominate you physically and emotionally
I can do that, oh, you'll see
I am capable of such violent sexual behavior and you will experience it
And every day will be like free
Everyday activities will have an adventurous intrigue
And sleep, adventure you will see
Even when resting, we will experience thrilling quests
And I'll have you and you'll have me
We will be in each other's possession
On a bench, with your twisted fingers in me
In public, you will pleasure me while causing a physical disturbance
In the rain, with my sundress torn off of me
We will engage in sexual actions in unorthodox environments
Sliding down grassy slopes where we can be alone
Going down grassy hills where we can find privacy
You say I am evil, you know that I'm stupid
You label me as a malevolent being, but also as intellectually limited
I don't appear giving and I don't appear lucid
I don't display generosity nor a transparent mindset
Yet I give you all
Nevertheless, I still offer all of myself to you
The truth is, I give you everything
In actuality, I relinquish everything of me to you
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@SamanthaJaneS12
Over his knee and spanked. really. lol Bring it Onnn jk