Under My Thumb
Pietasters Lyrics


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Under my thumb is a girl who once had me down
Under my thumb is a girl who pushed me around
It's down to me, the difference in the clothes she wears
Down to me, the change has come, she's under my thumb

Under my thumb is a squirely dog who's just had her day
Under my thumb is a girl who just changed her way
It's down to me, the way she does just what's she's told
Down to me, the change has come, she's under my thumb

Under my thumb is a siamese cat of a girl
Under my thumb, well, she's the sweetest little pet in the world
It's down to me, the difference in the clothes she wears
Down to me, the change has come, she's under my thumb
It's down to me, the way she talks when she's spoken to
Down to me, the change has come, she's under my thumb

Under my thumb, her eyes are just kept to herself
Under my thumb, well I, I can't still look at someone else




It's down to me, the difference in the clothes she wears
Down to me, the change has come, she's under my thumb

Overall Meaning

The Pietasters' song Under My Thumb is a cover of The Rolling Stones' hit from their 1966 album Aftermath. The song tells the story of a man who has taken control of a woman and molded her into his perfect submissive. The lyrics describe the woman as being under his control, down to the way she dresses and speaks. The lyrics also describe the man's feelings of superiority and control over the woman, comparing her to a dog or cat that he has trained and tamed.


The song can be interpreted as a commentary on gender and power dynamics, with the man's control over the woman symbolic of the ways in which men have traditionally held power over women in relationships. The lyrics also contain a certain amount of irony, with the man boasting about his power over the woman while also acknowledging that it is him who has changed her into his ideal.


In summary, Under My Thumb is a song that speaks to themes of control, manipulation, and gender dynamics in relationships. The lyrics can be interpreted in a number of different ways, but overall they tell a story of a controlling man who has molded a woman into his ideal submissive.


Line by Line Meaning

Under my thumb is a girl who once had me down
I used to be under her control, but now I have the power and she is submissive to me.


Under my thumb is a girl who pushed me around
She used to be abusive towards me, but now I have the upper hand and she can't do that anymore.


It's down to me, the difference in the clothes she wears
I control what she wears, and she conforms to my expectations.


Down to me, the change has come, she's under my thumb
I have successfully gained control over her, and she now does what I say.


Under my thumb is a squirely dog who's just had her day
I have tamed her and she is now submissive like a dog who has just received punishment.


Under my thumb is a girl who just changed her way
She used to resist my control, but now she has changed and submits to me.


It's down to me, the way she does just what's she's told
She follows my every command without question, and I am the one in control.


Under my thumb is a siamese cat of a girl
She may seem sweet and innocent, but she is under my control like a cat that can be easily manipulated.


Under my thumb, well, she's the sweetest little pet in the world
She is like a well-behaved pet, sweet and obedient to my every command.


It's down to me, the way she talks when she's spoken to
She only speaks when I allow her to, and I control how she communicates.


Under my thumb, her eyes are just kept to herself
She avoids making eye contact with anyone other than me, as she knows I am the one in control.


Under my thumb, well I, I can't still look at someone else
Even though I now have the power, I still can't help but keep an eye on her to make sure she doesn't misbehave.


It's down to me, the difference in the clothes she wears
Once again, I control her appearance and how she presents herself to the world.


Down to me, the change has come, she's under my thumb
I have completely dominated her, and she is now completely under my control.




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