Randy Schrager (aka Randy Real), is the band's live drummer. Patrick Seacor (aka Paddy Boom), left band in 2008. Lyrics are largely written by Shears / Babydaddy & known for a mixture of wit & tragedy.
On October 23, 2012 Scissor Sisters announced an indefinite hiatus.
Sex and Violence
Scissor Sisters Lyrics
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There's a broken lampshade, ashtrays, burnt floors, beds unmade
Eyes sleeping if you are dream, dream of what I'm doing
To you, undo you, I'm through with you until I need a round of
Every time I spend myself it never runs too low, whoa whoa
I can't escape my need for
Sex and violence
One is with the other
The softest touches, deeper than the ocean
Give it to me faster, feel it, feel it
Sex and violence
Who is gonna make you cry?
(Sex and violence)
Sex and violence
Who is gonna make you cry?
(Sex and violence)
Oh, I was a real man stealing all the trade
I was strong and self-made, well-paid, so groomed, persuasive
You were walking home that night, too kind to be illusive
Where do you live? What do you give? Who are you with?
And how you getting home?
Does everybody know right now exactly where you are? Whoa
Step inside's a step too far but
Sex and violence
Hit me with a lover, burns so bright
And one is just the other
Sweetest tastes, never gonna leave you
Even when it hurts you, breathe it, breathe it
Sex and violence
Who is gonna make you cry?
(Sex and violence)
Sex and violence
Who is gonna make you cry?
(Sex and violence)
Violence, violence
Violence, violence
Violence, violence
Violence, violence
Sex and violence
Never meant you see them hand in hand
One is with the other
The softest touches, deeper than the ocean
Give it to me faster, feel it, feel it
Sex and violence
Hit me with a lover, burns so bright
And one is just the other
Sweetest tastes, never gonna leave you
Even when it hurts you, breathe it, breathe it
Violence, violence
Violence, violence
Violence, violence
Violence, violence
The Scissor Sisters song "Sex and Violence" is an exploration of hedonism, desire, and danger. The lyrics present a complicated narrative about a character who associates sex and violence together, suggesting that they are mutually reinforcing and inextricable. The song opens with the singer seeking a witness to see the mess they have made, which includes broken objects and disarrayed surroundings. The lyrics suggest that this mess is a result of the singer's indulgence in sex and violence, which they need as much as they need air to breathe. The singer describes how they use sex and violence to "undo" their partner, suggesting that these acts are destructive and dominant.
The second verse introduces a new character, a woman who is walking home at night. The singer seems to approach her with predatory intent, asking her where she lives and who she is with. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to use violence or force to get what they want, as they describe their former self as a "real man stealing all the trade." The chorus repeats the phrase "Sex and violence," and the lyrics suggest that these acts are intimately linked. The singer seems to relish in the idea of causing pain or making their partner cry, suggesting that they are aroused by the act of domination.
Overall, the song "Sex and Violence" is a complicated exploration of desire, power, and danger. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to use sex and violence to get what they want, and that these acts are inextricably linked for them. Despite the dark and dangerous themes, the song is catchy and upbeat, suggesting that the Scissor Sisters are not just describing the darkness, but also celebrating it in some way.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I need a witness to see the mess I've made
I want someone to see all the destruction I have caused in my life.
There's a broken lampshade, ashtrays, burnt floors, beds unmade
My living space is a disaster with broken things, burnt surfaces and messy beds.
Eyes sleeping if you are dream, dream of what I'm doing
If you are asleep, dream of what I am doing to you.
To you, undo you, I'm through with you until I need a round of
I will use you for my pleasure and then toss you aside until I need you again.
Every time I spend myself it never runs too low, whoa whoa
I can never exhaust my desire for sex and violence.
I can't escape my need for
I am unable to get rid of my craving for sex and violence.
Sex and violence
The combination of physical pleasure and aggression.
Never meant you see them hand in hand
These two things, sex and violence are typically not correlated with one another.
One is with the other
However, to me, they are inseparable.
The softest touches, deeper than the ocean
The gentlest caresses have a profound effect on me.
Give it to me faster, feel it, feel it
I crave it all and I want it now.
Who is gonna make you cry?
Who will use their dominance over you to make you cry?
(Sex and violence)
Oh, I was a real man stealing all the trade
I used to be powerful, taking and controlling what I wanted.
I was strong and self-made, well-paid, so groomed, persuasive
I was confident and well put together, charming and influential.
You were walking home that night, too kind to be illusive
You were being yourself that night, no pretense or fakery.
Where do you live? What do you give? Who are you with?
I want to know all about you, where you live, who you are with, and what you will give me.
And how you getting home?
I am asking how you plan to get home so that I can use this information to my advantage.
Does everybody know right now exactly where you are? Whoa
I am trying to isolate you and keep tabs on you so that you are only mine to control.
Step inside's a step too far but
Even though I know that taking you further than you want to go is wrong, I might still do it.
Hit me with a lover, burns so bright
I want an intense, passionate lover who can satisfy my desire.
Sweetest tastes, never gonna leave you
I want to experience the sweetest pleasures and hold on to them forever.
Even when it hurts you, breathe it, breathe it
Even if it causes you pain, try to breathe through it and take more.
Violence, violence
The aggression that I crave.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SCOTT HOFFMAN, JASON SELLARDS
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