Sodomy
ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING Lyrics

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Sodomy, fellatio, cunnilingus, pederasty.
Father why do these words sound so nasty?
Masturbation can be fun.
Join the holy orgy
Kama Sutra, everyone.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sodomy" by ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING are challenging and controversial in nature. The song is a satire on sexual topics that were considered taboo during the time it was written, and it uses provocative words that are rarely heard in mainstream music. The beginning lines of the song, "Sodomy, fellatio, cunnilingus, pederasty. Father why do these words sound so nasty?" are a direct critique of the society that makes sex and sexual acts uncomfortable and shameful. The mention of these sexual acts in the song speaks to the underlying theme of sexual liberation and the freedom to explore one's sexuality without being judged.

The lyrics then go on to mention masturbation and describe it as a fun activity. The line "Join the holy orgy, Kama Sutra everyone" is meant to be a call to action for people to open their minds to different sexual experiences and to embrace the pleasures of the human body. This song was revolutionary in its time for challenging traditional notions of sex and sexuality and opening the conversation on these topics.

Line by Line Meaning

Sodomy, fellatio, cunnilingus, pederasty.
The various sexual acts named in this line, including anal sex, oral sex for men and women, oral sex with or between children, all of which may be considered taboo or deviant by some listeners or cultures.

Father why do these words sound so nasty?
The singer is acknowledging that society, likely due to religious or moral teachings, has painted these sexual acts as immoral or shameful.

Masturbation can be fun.
The singer is challenging the notion that sexual pleasure is only acceptable within certain boundaries, and suggesting that masturbation is a natural and enjoyable sexual activity.

Join the holy orgy
The artist is perhaps sarcastically suggesting that these previously taboo sexual acts can be considered holy if performed in a group setting, perhaps as a way of challenging traditional religious views on sex.

Kama Sutra, everyone.
The artist is referencing the ancient Indian text on sexual behavior, which may be read as a more progressive view that embraces sexual enjoyment in all its forms.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ragni, Gerome / Rado, James / Mac Dermot, Galt

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