This Love is Fucking Right!
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Lyrics
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Your mister, he don't hurt you the right way
In a dark room, I can see you shining bright
You don't have to tell me twice, it's alright
In a dark room, we can do just as we like
You're my sister, and this love is fucking right
Can you go home and look your best friend in the eye?
No, you can't go home after where you slept last night
In a dark room, I can see you shining bright
You don't have to tell me twice, it's alright
In a dark room, we can do just as we like
You're my sister, and this love is fucking right
In a dark room, I can see you shining bright
You don't have to tell me twice, I know it's alright
In a dark room, we will do just as we like
You're my sister, and this love is fucking right
The Pains of Being Pure At Heart's "This Love is Fucking Right!" is a track that might leave some listeners puzzled due to its controversial lyrics. The verses are cryptic and suggest a taboo relationship between siblings or close friends. The song's opening lines, "Sweet sister, can't you find the words to say?/ Your mister, he don't treat you the right way," imply that the singer's sister's significant other is not treating her well, possibly setting the stage for the justification of an incestuous relationship. The lines set a tone of trust between the singer and his sister and the suggestion of the singer’s romantic or sexual interest in his sister and their willingness to engage in taboo activities.
The chorus of the song is where the song's true meaning becomes increasingly evident. The singer declares, "You're my sister, and this love is fucking right." This can either suggest that the singer is simply using a term of affection or that there is a deeper, more taboo emotion. Incest is regarded as one of society's biggest taboos because it goes against the fundamental principles of a consensual adult relationship, and it's not accepted by society, which makes the song’s meaning jarring.
The Pains of Being Pure At Heart's "This Love is Fucking Right!" received a lot of criticism when it was first released, raising questions about the song's subject matter. However, the band seemed to defend the song's meaning. Despite the lyrical content, the track's upbeat and catchy melody, along with its driving guitar and bass lines, make it musically enjoyable. Despite the controversy, many still enjoy the song, and it remains a staple in the indie rock community.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet sister, can't you find the words to say?
Can't you tell me what's on your mind, my dear sister?
your mister, he don't treat you the right way
I've noticed that your boyfriend doesn't treat you well
In a dark room I can see you shining bright
Even in darkness, your brilliance and beauty illuminate the space
you don't have to tell me twice, it's alright
I understand what you're saying, no need to repeat yourself
in a dark room we can do just what we like
In this private space, we can act without fear of judgment or interference
you're my sister, and this love is fucking right
Our bond is unbreakable and our romantic relationship is acceptable
can you go home, look your best friend in the eye?
Would you feel guilty or ashamed if you faced your friend after spending the night with me?
No you can't go home after where you slept last night
It's already too late to pretend that nothing happened between us
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Arthur Naidus, Kurt Feldman, Peggy Wang, Kip Berman
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