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Perfect Pussy Lyrics

Soft skin and Annotatedead hair
Describing physical attributes, but also perhaps a commentary on how society places value on certain physical characteristics.

And these tired eyes
Acknowledging exhaustion, either from physical or emotional strain.

And I want to fuck to myself
Desire for self-satisfaction without the need for another person's involvement or approval.

And I want to eat my self
Metaphorical statement about self-destructive behavior or desires.

Broad back and bad tits, yes I know my kind
Acknowledging physical flaws or imperfections and the societal standards that lead to such self-criticism and scrutiny.

Raw mouth, worn out, I've never felt so alive
Contrasting physical imperfections with a sense of vitality or vibrancy.

You've realized that I'll let you hurt me
Acknowledging an unhealthy dynamic in a relationship where one person is willing to tolerate or even welcome mistreatment.

And now you want to do it all of the time
Commentary on the exploitation and perpetuation of that unhealthy dynamic.

No bruise is permanent, neither am I
Reinforcing the idea that physical harm will eventually heal and that the artist is resilient.

But you're welcome to try and try
Defiant statement, indicating a willingness to withstand repeated attempts at harm.

In the most ecstatic of senses
Contrasting pleasure and pain, highlighting the idea that the two can be intertwined.

I have embraced my suffering
Acknowledgement of pain or struggle as a part of the human experience, and willingness to accept or even revel in it.

Twenty six years of false pretenses
Suggesting that the singer has been living a lie or putting on a façade for an extended period of time.

Again, pretending to care about men
Acknowledging societal expectations around gender roles and heteronormativity, and perhaps feeling trapped by those expectations.

I am loved insofar as I cherish this pain
Suggesting that the singer may be in a relationship where their partner derives pleasure or satisfaction from causing them pain.

You should shut your mouth
Demanding that someone stop speaking or interfering.

Because language means nothing
Challenging the power of words vs actions, indicating that words can be meaningless without corresponding behavior.

When every set of fingers leaves a different dig on my hips
Commentary on the physical harm inflicted by different people or relationships, and the lasting impact of that harm.

Too big, on my back, it's too big
Possibly a reference to sexual expectations, and feeling inadequate or overmatched.

When I get you alone I'll point out all of my problems
Anticipating self-criticism or awareness of flaws in a relationship, and a sense of powerlessness to address them.

Then I'll lay still while you try and resolve them
Suggesting a willingness to tolerate or accept mistakes, regardless of fault or responsibility for them.

And you can read the story of my last six weeks
Alluding to a history of harm, and perhaps confusion or disappointment around why those experiences continue or persist.

In little black bruises and marks from boy's teeth
Explicitly referencing physical harm, in the form of bruises or bite marks caused by a partner or partners.

And that shit hurts- but if I'm anything less than perfection
Acknowledging the physical and emotional pain caused by those experiences, and the expectation of perfection placed on women by society.

Well shit
Exclamatory statement, reflecting disappointment or resignation.

Nobody told me
Suggesting that the singer was unaware of the extent of the pain or harm they would experience, or perhaps that they were unprepared for it.