Quote from jhimm -- “Scissorkiss was a Boston-based trio which attempted to… Read Full Bio ↴Quote from jhimm -- “Scissorkiss was a Boston-based trio which attempted to bring together the disparate worlds of metal, EBM, darkwave, synthpop and industrial. Following in the large footsteps of such groups as Nine Inch Nails and Curve while predicting the arrival of new-comers such as Evanescence, Scissorkiss was fronted by passionate female vocals, braced by blistering guitars, and backed by infectious beats drawn from hip-hop, house, techno and synthpop.

Between 1998-2004, Scissorkiss was Liz Nickrenz [[artist]Rachael's.Surrender] aka Liz Amadea Nickrenz – vocals; Mathew Fuller [[artist]Seven Sunless Days] -- guitar, programming; and jhimm [[url=http://www.last.fm/music/lispboston](lisp)] -- vocals, guitar, programming.

During that time, Scissorkiss recorded and released three CD's: I Want to Believe (2001); Where's My Silver Love? (2003); The Ties That Bind (2004).

Amadea went on to pursue an academic career and perform in the project "Rachael's.Surrender, jhimm went on to form (lisp) and Mathew went on to form Seven Sunless Days.

This was my band, I think I'd know :) ” – jhimm, 27 Mar 2007

Official Websites
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scissorkiss/27429434453
http://www.jhimm.net/

Edited by: ~Neferast~ 3 Feb 2011 06:05

Saliva
Scissorkiss Lyrics

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I use my own saliva
Here upon my face
There'll be no more eyeliner
Traced upon my face

I'm not the good girl
I'm not the good boy
I'm just the butch girl

I'm just the queer boy

I can't cleanse myself for you
I won't cleanse myself for you
I won't cleanse myself for you

I use my own saliva
Here upon my face
There'll be no more eyeliner
Traced upon my face

I'm not the good girl
I'm not the good boy
I'm just the butch girl
I'm just the queer boy

I can't cleanse myself for you
I won't cleanse myself for you
I won't cleanse myself for you

I'll use my own saliva
I'll use my own saliva

I'll use my own saliva
I'll use my own saliva...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scissorkiss's song Saliva speak to the idea of holding onto one's own identity and refusing to conform to societal expectations or pressures. The line "I use my own saliva here upon my face" is a powerful metaphor for the rejection of traditional grooming and beauty practices, particularly the use of cosmetics like eyeliner. This rejection of norms is further emphasized by the repetition of the lines "I'm not the good girl / I'm not the good boy / I'm just the butch girl / I'm just the queer boy". These lines assert a rejection of binary gender roles and an embrace of non-conformity.

The repetition of the line "I won't cleanse myself for you" reinforces the theme of refusal to conform, indicating a refusal to perform cleanliness or purity for the sake of others. This refusal is particularly significant in a society that places a high value on cleanliness, particularly in relation to gender roles. By insisting on using one's own saliva instead of traditional cosmetic tools, the singer is reclaiming their own bodily fluids and asserting their own identity.

Line by Line Meaning

I use my own saliva
I rely on my own resources and abilities

Here upon my face
I am being transparent and honest

There'll be no more eyeliner
I am shedding the societal expectations and conventions

Traced upon my face
That are imposed upon me

I'm not the good girl
I am rebelling against the narrow-minded notion of a 'good girl'

I'm not the good boy
I am rebelling against the narrow-minded notion of a 'good boy'

I'm just the butch girl
I am embracing my identity and rejecting the gender binary

I'm just the queer boy
I am embracing my identity and rejecting the societal norms

I can't cleanse myself for you
I cannot conform to your standards and expectations

I won't cleanse myself for you
I refuse to conform to your standards and expectations

I'll use my own saliva
I will continue to rely on my own resources and abilities