Auto-Erotica
The Alter Boys Lyrics

The Alter Boys's song "Auto-Erotica" is a dark and intense portrayal of self-destructive behavior and sexual desire, held together by a menacing and hypnotic melody. The chorus, "Sex and lies -- (Better) Organize your alibis; Tabloid eyes -- Scrutinize these shattered lives," is a warning against the dangers of obsession and addiction, and the insidious ways in which they can lurk beneath the surface of normalcy. The verses paint a disturbing picture of a voyeuristic and sadomasochistic relationship, with the singer hanging by leather and pointing a gun at their partner's head. Despite the violent imagery, there is a sense of vulnerability and desperation in the lyrics, as if the singer is asking for permission or trying to justify their actions.

The second half of the song takes a more introspective turn, with lines like "Thrilled to death hanging by a thread; Breathless -- Turning blue dying in excess" suggesting a reckoning with the consequences of one's actions. However, there is still an element of seduction and temptation present, as the chorus is repeated and the singer seems to be both repulsed and attracted to their own destructive tendencies. In the final lines, "Is it what you need begging to molest me," there is a suggestion of a power dynamic that is not fully explored, leaving the listener to imagine the twisted psychology behind the actions depicted in the lyrics.