1) Merrill Nisker (born 1966 in Toronto), be… Read Full Bio ↴Several artists/groups:
1) Merrill Nisker (born 1966 in Toronto), better known as Peaches, is an electroclash artist whose songs are mainly focused on sexuality
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Merrill Nisker (born 1966 in Toronto), better known as Peaches, is an electroclash artist whose songs are mainly focused on sexuality. She lives and works in Berlin, Germany. She plays almost all the instruments for her songs, programs her own electronic beats, and produces her records.
Peaches' music is preoccupied with gender identity. Her lyrics and live shows self-consciously blur the distinction between male and female: she appears on the cover of her second album Fatherfucker with a full beard; when asked if she had chosen the title for shock value, she commented:
"Why do we call our mothers motherfuckers? Why do we stub our toe and say "Aww motherfucker!"? What is motherfucker? ...We use it in our everyday language and it's such an insanely intense word. I'm not one to shy away from these obscene terms that we actually have in our mainstream. Motherfucker is a very mainstream word. But if we're going to use motherfucker, why don't we use fatherfucker? I'm just trying to be even."
She refutes accusations of 'penis envy', preferring the term 'hermaphrodite envy', since "there is so much male and female in us all". Nevertheless, she does not shy away from identifying herself as a sexual being, although she rejects the sanitised portrayal of women in popular music.
Although she does not hold a teaching degree, she taught at private schools before her career in music.
Fancypants Hoodlum released in 1995 was released under her birth name Merrill Nisker
Members of her band are known as The Herms - JD Samson, Radio Sloan, Samantha Maloney.
Her songs have been featured in movies such as Mean Girls, My Little Eye, Lost in Translation, Waiting, and Jackass: Number Two. Her music has also been featured on Showtime's The L Word television series. Peaches performed guest vocals on P!nk's album Try This, on the song "Oh My God". Her lyrics are discussed as part of the Queer Studies course curriculum at the University Of Toronto, and she has been invited to lecture at the Contemporary Music Academy in Berlin. Her most notorious song, "Fuck The Pain Away", is also the name of an Electro night in Brighton.
Hanky Code
Peaches Lyrics
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Before you go and shoot your load.
Excuse me, whats that hanging out of your pocket?
Do you actually know what that means?
Boy, can you tell me that you don't really know,
I've seen it all too many times.
'Cause it's been all over the line.
Are you a left?
Or are you right?
Or are you switching,
Just for tonight,
I don't even know all the codes,
But baby you better find out before you go.
And if you wear it, you too,
There gonna come to you.
To the left, or to the right,
Don't you know you better know your hanky code tonight.
On the left, or on the right,
Don't you know you better know your hanky code tonight.
What you got in your pocket tell me,
Do you know what that means?
What you got in your pocket baby,
Is it yellow, blue or green?
If your wearing gold lame
You better work out all day.
If your wearing black on the right,
Then you know your gonna hurt tonight.
Red to the wrist, pink give it a twist,
Grey your gonna be tied up you can't resist,
But if you're wearing blue,
What shade is it baby,
You better know what to do.
To the left, or to the right,
Don't you know you better know your hanky code tonight.
On the left, or on the right,
Don't you know you better know your hanky code tonight.
Could be red, or could be white,
Don't you know you better know your hanky code tonight,
Cut loose, or skin tight,
Don't you know you better know your hanky code tonight.
Orange on the right means not tonight,
But oh oh on the left then anything goes,
Uncut brown lace, light blue use your face,
Olive tone, you love a man in uniform.
On the left, or on the right,
Don't you know you better know your hanky code tonight.
Could be red, or could be white,
Don't you know you better know your hanky code tonight.
Cut loose, or skin tight,
Don't you know you better know your hanky code tonight.
Fly the flag, and you'll invite,
Don't you know you better know your hanky code tonight.
What you got in your pocket baby,
What you got in your pocket baby.
Better know your hanky code.
The lyrics of Peaches's song "Hanky Code" are a playful yet informative exploration of a subculture of gay male sexual signaling known as the hanky code. The hanky code involves wearing a colored pocket square, or hanky, in a specific pocket to communicate a desire for a particular sexual act or preference. The song urges listeners to learn and understand the hanky code before engaging in sexual activity to avoid potentially awkward or harmful situations.
The lyrics ask provocative questions like "what's that hanging out of your pocket?" and challenge the listener to admit whether they know the meaning of the hanky they are wearing or have seen others wear. The song draws attention to the fact that the hanky code is not widely understood outside of certain communities, and highlights the importance of communication and consent in sexual encounters.
Line by Line Meaning
Better know your hanky code,
It is important to be familiar with your hanky code before engaging in sexual activity.
Before you go and shoot your load.
Before you climax, you should understand the significance of the hanky in your pocket.
Excuse me, whats that hanging out of your pocket?
Can you tell me what the hanky in your pocket means?
Do you actually know what that means?
Do you have a clear understanding of the message the hanky is sending?
Boy, can you tell me that you don't really know,
You cannot tell me that you are ignorant of hanky code.
I've seen it all too many times.
I have encountered this situation too many times.
You can't tell me that you've never heard,
It's not believable that you have never heard about hanky codes before.
'Cause it's been all over the line.
The hanky code has been around for a long time and it is widely known.
Are you a left?
Do you indicate a preference for receptive acts with the same sex by wearing a hanky on the left?
Or are you right?
Do you show a preference for receptive acts with the opposite sex by wearing a hanky on the right?
Or are you switching,
Is there a more inclusive sexual act preference you want to signal with your hanky choice?
Just for tonight,
Are you only presenting as such for this sexual engagement?
I don't even know all the codes,
I am not familiar with all the different hanky codes.
But baby you better find out before you go.
Before engaging in sexual activity, it is important to become acquainted with the hanky code.
And if you wear it, you too,
If you display a hanky, it signals your sexual preferences.
There gonna come to you.
Others who share those preferences will be attracted to you.
To the left, or to the right,
The side of the body you wear the hanky indicates whether you prefer to give or receive sexual acts.
Don't you know you better know your hanky code tonight.
It is imperative to have an understanding of your hanky code before embarking on a sexual encounter tonight.
What you got in your pocket tell me,
Can you divulge the significance of the hanky in your pocket?
Is it yellow, blue or green?
What is the color of the hanky and what sexual preference does it signal?
If your wearing gold lame
Wearing a gold hanky indicates a desire for watersports.
You better work out all day.
Engaging in watersports requires physical exertion, so you will need to work out in advance.
If your wearing black on the right,
Wearing a black hanky on the right indicates a preference for a dominant role in sexual activity.
Then you know your gonna hurt tonight.
Engaging in sexual activity with a dominant role will involve consensual pain.
Red to the wrist, pink give it a twist,
Wearing a red hanky around the wrist communicates a desire for fisting, while pink indicates an interest in anal play.
Grey your gonna be tied up you can't resist,
A grey hanky signals that you enjoy bondage and want to be restrained.
But if you're wearing blue,
Wearing a blue hanky indicates that you are looking for oral sex.
What shade is it baby,
What specific sexual act do you desire with oral sex?
You better know what to do.
It is important to communicate your sexual preferences to your partner.
Orange on the right means not tonight,
Wearing an orange hanky on the right indicates that you are not interested in engaging in sexual activity tonight.
But oh oh on the left then anything goes,
However, an orange hanky on the left signals an interest in any kind of sexual act.
Uncut brown lace, light blue use your face,
An uncut brown hanky indicates a desire for uncircumcised partners, while light blue suggests an interest in water play or facial ejaculation.
Olive tone, you love a man in uniform.
An olive hanky signals a preference for someone wearing a uniform.
Could be red, or could be white,
The color of the hanky signals your interests in sexual activity.
Cut loose, or skin tight,
The fabric of the hanky, and how it is worn, can also communicate sexual preferences.
Fly the flag, and you'll invite,
If you make your sexual interests known with a hanky, someone with similar interests will approach you.
What you got in your pocket baby.
What message is your hanky sending?
Better know your hanky code.
Having an understanding of hanky codes is necessary to communicate sexual preferences effectively.
Writer(s): Merrill Nisker Copyright: I U She Music Gmbh
Contributed by Josiah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@circolombisque2285
My favorite song from the Impeach My Bush era ❤️
@guachipiruli
I love peaches' love songs, they are always about true feelings
@MissFormald3hyd3
It's by handkerchief code and goes by color. It's used mostly by gay men and people into BDSM. Black: S&M, Red: Fisting, Dark blue: Anal sex, Light blue: Oral sex, Yellow: Watersports, Brown: Scat, Green: Hustler, Orange: Anything, any time, Purple: Into piercing, Grey: Bondage.
@MissFormald3hyd3
Additionally, if you like being on top, you wear it in the left back pocket. Right for bottoms.
@august8090
Bottom is left right is top
@redhoodie1218
dying... so funny
@anonimouse69
Cute song.
@PuddinStix
LOL god i love peaches.
@mofikki
I love it and did you know there is a hanky code app for iPhone? it is awesome! no more questioning which is which. just look it up and cruse...
@russianboyx99x
@LauterJonnyKrach its a about the hanky code look in wikipedia