Let it Bleed
Rolling Stones - The Lyrics
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And if you want it, you can lean on me
Yeah, we all need someone we can lean on
And if you want it, you can lean on me
She said, my breasts, they will always be open
Baby, you can rest your weary head right on me
And there will always be a space in my parking lot
Yeah we all need someone we can dream on
And if you want it baby, you can dream on me
Yeah, we all need someone we can cream on
Yeah and if you want to, you can cream on me
I was dreaming of a steel guitar engagement
When you drunk my health in scented jasmine tea
But you knifed me in my dirty filthy basement
With that jaded, faded, junky nurse oh what pleasant company, ha
Though, we all need someone we can feel on
Yeah and if you want it, you can feel on me, hey
Take my arm, take my leg
Oh baby don't you take my head
Hoo
Yeah, we all need someone we can bleed on
Yeah but if you want it, well you can bleed on me
Yeah, we all need someone we can bleed on
Yeah yeah and if you want it baby why don't ya
You can bleed on me
All over, hoo
Ah, get it on rider, hoo
Get it on rider
Get it on rider
You can bleed all over me, yeah
Get it on rider, hoo
Get it on rider, yeah
You can cream all over, you can come all over me, ah
Get it on rider ey
Let it out rider
Let it out rider
You can come all over me
Get it on rider
You can come all over me, yeah
Get it on rider
The Rolling Stones' song "Let it Bleed" is a reflection on the hedonistic lifestyle that was prevalent during the 1960s. The lyrics speak of the need for human connection and the search for pleasure, even if it means indulging in drugs and other vices. The line "my breasts, they will always be open" suggests the singer's willingness to offer herself up for physical pleasure. The reference to cocaine and sympathy indicates that even in moments of despair, the singer is willing to provide comfort through drug use. The phrase "dream on" suggests a desire to engage in hallucinogenic experiences as a means of escape.
The second verse describes a romantic encounter that turns dark as the singer is betrayed and attacked by her partner. The jaded, faded junky nurse represents the destructive and negative influences that can come with a hedonistic lifestyle. Despite this, the singer still longs for human connection and physical affection, as indicated by the lines "we all need someone we can feel on" and "we all need someone we can bleed on."
Overall, "Let it Bleed" examines the consequences of indulging in pleasure-seeking behavior and the need for human connection, even in the darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, we all need someone we can lean on
We all need support and someone to rely on.
And if you want it, you can lean on me
I am here for you and willing to be that person you can lean on.
She said, my breasts they will always be open
She is offering her body as a source of comfort and care.
Baby, you can rest your weary head right on me
You can find rest and relaxation in my company.
And there will always be a space in my parking lot
I'll always make room for you in my life.
When you need a little coke and sympathy
I'll be there for you even when you're going through a rough patch.
Yeah we all need someone we can dream on
We all need someone who inspires us to pursue our dreams.
And if you want it baby, you can dream on me
I am that person who can help you chase your dreams.
Yeah, we all need someone we can cream on
We all need sexual satisfaction and someone to share it with.
Yeah and if you want to, you can cream on me
I'm offering myself as that person you can share your sexual desires with.
I was dreaming of a steel guitar engagement
The singer fantasized about making music and performing.
When you drunk my health in scented jasmine tea
The person the artist was with celebrated their health by drinking a fragrant tea.
But you knifed me in my dirty filthy basement
The person the singer trusted betrayed them in a terrible way.
With that jaded, faded, junky nurse oh what pleasant company
The singer's untrustworthy companion was accompanied by an equally unsavory nurse.
Though, we all need someone we can feel on
We all need physical touch and intimacy with another person.
Yeah and if you want it, you can feel on me, hey
I'm offering myself as someone you can experience physical closeness with.
Take my arm, take my leg
The artist is offering their body as a source of comfort.
Oh baby don't you take my head
The singer doesn't want to lose control of their mind or sense of self.
Yeah, we all need someone we can bleed on
We all need someone to confide in during difficult times.
Yeah but if you want it, well you can bleed on me
I am that person you can open up to and share your struggles with.
Yeah yeah and if you want it baby why don't ya
The artist is actively offering themselves as a source of comfort.
You can bleed on me all over, hoo
The artist won't shy away from helping you even if things get messy or difficult.
Ah, get it on rider, hoo
The singer is encouraging the listener to take action.
You can bleed all over me, yeah
The artist is letting the listener know they can count on them for support.
Get it on rider
The singer wants the listener to take action and pursue their desires.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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