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Under My Thumb
Studio 99 Lyrics
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The girl who once had me down
Under my thumb
The girl who once 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
The squirmin' dog who's just had her day
Under my thumb
A girl who has just changed her ways
It′s down to me, yes it is
The way she does just what she′s told
Down to me, the change has come
She's under my thumb
Ah, ah, say it′s alright
Under my thumb
A Siamese cat of a girl
Under my thumb
She's the sweetest, hmmm, pet in the world
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
Ah, take it easy babe
Yeah
It's down to me, oh yeah
The way she talks when she's spoken to
Down to me, the change has come,
She′s under my thumb
Yeah, it feels alright
Under my thumb
Her eyes are just kept to herself
Under my thumb, well I
I can still look at someone else
It′s down to me, oh that's what I said
The way she talks when she′s spoken to
Down to me, the change has come,
She's under my thumb
Say, it′s alright.
Say it's all
Say it′s all
Take it easy babe
Take it easy babe
Feels alright
Take it, take it easy babe
The Studio 99 song "Under My Thumb" is a cover of the original song with the same title by the Rolling Stones. The lyrics describe a woman who was once dominant and controlling over the singer, but now she is submissive and obedient, all because of him. He enjoys having power and control over her, being the one to dictate what she wears, what she does, and how she speaks. The lyrics suggest he views her as a pet or an object to be held under his thumb. The song is filled with sexism and male dominance, with the singer claiming ownership over the woman and exerting his power over her.
Many people have criticized the lyrics of "Under My Thumb" for their sexist and offensive nature. The Rolling Stones have been accused of promoting misogyny and objectification of women through this song. However, others argue that it is merely a reflection of the times in which it was written, and it is a common theme in many rock songs from that era.
Line by Line Meaning
Under my thumb
I have control over this person
The girl who once had me down
This person used to have power over me
Under my thumb
I still have control over this person
The girl who once pushed me around
This person used to tell me what to do
It's down to me
I am the reason for the change in this person
The difference in the clothes she wears
This person now dresses differently because of me
Down to me, the change has come,
I am responsible for the change in this person
She's under my thumb
I still have control over this person
Ain't it the truth babe?
Isn't it true that I have power over this person?
The squirmin' dog who's just had her day
This person used to have power, but not anymore
A girl who has just changed her ways
This person now acts differently because of me
Yes it is, down to me
I am responsible for the change in this person
The way she does just what she's told
This person only does what I tell them to
Ah, ah, say it's alright
It's alright that I have control over this person
A Siamese cat of a girl
This person is beautiful and exotic
She's the sweetest, hmmm, pet in the world
This person is obedient and subservient to me
The way she talks when she's spoken to
This person only speaks to me when I speak to them
Ah, take it easy babe
Relax, I am in control
It's down to me, oh yeah
I am responsible for the change in this person
Yeah, it feels alright
It feels good to have control over this person
Her eyes are just kept to herself
This person only looks at me
I can still look at someone else
I am free to look at others, but this person cannot
Say it's all
Everything is okay
Take it easy babe
Relax, I am in control
Feels alright
It feels good to have control over this person
Take it, take it easy babe
Relax, I am in control
Writer(s): Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
Contributed by Hannah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Guy Fawkes
I...WAS...THERE! Awesome show! I screamed so much I think my voice permanently dropped an octave. Fifteen years old and couldn't have been more excited to see THE GODS on stage in front of me.
Brian Beaubien
I was only 11 or 12 years old in Fredericton New Brunswick Canada and the only record I had was the Rolling Stones Greatest Hits called High Tide and green grass! You go girl!
Robert Tompkins
And to think they were considered old then--still going 40 years later. Greatest rock band ever.
Beholden2
@Richard Scally and The Who
🌺HaumeaPDX🌺
💯💯💯💯💯💯
Janos Thüring
I wouldn't say the greatest Rock Band ever but for sure one of the best.
William Snyder
You want a clue to their longevity? When other bands were drinking Jack Daniels before a show, they were drinking Gatorade. Always playing the long game.
R O B B I E
2nd only to The Beatles
Matt Smith
This is a fantastic gig. May have been longest Stones show ever. If I recall, this was a 27 song set list, and it was the last Stones tour where the band had the guts to play a ton of new songs from their new album plus rarities like "Let Me Go."
Dr. Weak Licks of Crashed & Cursed
Of all the many concert intros which I have seen in my life (live, DVD, YouTube or whatever), this is the one that fascinates me mostly. Hats off and thumb up!