Pleasure Bribe
Pietasters Lyrics
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I look into your widened eyes, how many other guys? Are gonna see and be with you, can you tell the truth? Don't know what is it that you do, little prostitute I offer you a pleasure bribe, ten bucks I'm inside
Doesn't take much money to put you in your place I've got one half hour to not look at your face
The time I pay for you is through, what else can I do? I turn and walk on down the street, I'll be back next week Don't know what is it that you do, little prostitute I offer you a pleasure bribe, ten bucks I'm inside
The lyrics of Pietasters' song 'Pleasure Bribe' show a man's interaction with a prostitute. The opening line sets the scene of the night with stars shining bright through the window, and the silhouette of the prostitute is visible. The man offers her money for pleasure and insinuates that it doesn't take much money to put her in her place. The lyrics suggest that the man is not the only one who pays for her services, and he questions how many other guys have been with her. Despite his reservations, he continues to pay for her services and returns repeatedly.
The lyrics are a commentary on the exploitation and objectification of women in the sex industry. The man sees the prostitute as a commodity and offers her money for pleasure without any regard for her well-being or feelings. The lyrics also suggest that the woman may not have had any other options and has resorted to prostitution to survive.
The song highlights the power dynamics between those who pay for sex and those who provide it. The man's offer of a 'pleasure bribe' implies that he has the power to buy pleasure from the woman, and he can do so for a small amount of money. The lyrics also show the shame and guilt that the man feels after paying for sex, but he continues to do so regardless of his feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
In through your window at night, stars are shining bright
I see that it is nighttime, and the stars in the sky are shining. This motivates me to look out of my window, where I see your silhouette.
I see your silhouette and my blood begins to rise
When I see your silhouette, I instantly get excited and aroused.
Don't know what is it that you do, little prostitute
I am not completely sure of the services you provide, but I suspect that you are a prostitute.
I offer you a pleasure bribe, ten bucks I'm inside
To get your services, I offer you a bribe of ten dollars, and you agree to provide me with pleasure.
I look into your widened eyes, how many other guys?
As I stare into your eyes, I wonder how many other men have paid for your services.
Are gonna see and be with you, can you tell the truth?
I am curious if you can give me an honest answer about how many other men you have been with.
Doesn't take much money to put you in your place
You seem to be easily controlled with just a small amount of money.
I've got one half hour to not look at your face
I have paid for half an hour of your time, but I do not want to look at your face during that time.
The time I pay for you is through, what else can I do?
Once the paid time is over, I have to leave and cannot do anything else.
I turn and walk on down the street, I'll be back next week
After I am done with your services, I walk away, having intended to come back and do this again next week.
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