Sex
The Pipettes Lyrics


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He said we could talk about gossip
We could talk about lies
He said we could talk about rumours
We could do whatever I like
Then he said 'lets stop with all the talking,
Why not try something new? Because there's no need for any talking in what we're about to do

Rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head

You know I'm all for conversation, I'm really quite romantic you know,
Why not get right to the point, its not that often we are left alone
No offense, when you get going you really can be quite a bore, now don't take this the wrong
Way, but my heels are getting sore

Rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
Oh rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
Rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head

We spent a winter and a spring, just listening not talking, come weather, rain or shine,
No-one ever told you then, but conversations in my head helped me to pass the time

Oh rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)

don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head

Rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)

Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
Oh rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)

Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
Rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head





[Thanks to Tessa for these lyrics]

Overall Meaning

The Pipettes' "Sex" is a song about a sexual encounter between two people. The lyrics delve into a conversation between the two people as they explore their sexual desires. The song begins with the man saying that they could talk about gossip, lies, or rumors, but he then suggests that they stop talking and do something new. He convinces the woman that talking is not necessary for what they are about to do.


The chorus of the song repeats the refrain of "rest your pretty head, don't trouble your pretty head." The woman seems uncertain about the encounter, and the man reassures her that everything will be okay. He tells her that he is all for conversation but that he wants to get to the point since they do not have much time alone.


The bridge of the song talks about how the two people spent a winter and spring listening but not talking. They did not confide in each other, but rather had conversations in their heads. The song concludes with a repeat of the chorus, emphasizing that the woman should not worry and just relax.


Overall, the lyrics to "Sex" are about the excitement and uncertainty of a sexual encounter. The song touches on themes such as communication, intimacy, and vulnerability.


Line by Line Meaning

He said we could talk about gossip
He suggested that we engage in idle talk about other people's private affairs


We could talk about lies
He proposed that we discuss falsehoods, untruths or deceptions


He said we could talk about rumours
He offered that we chat about hearsay or unverified stories


We could do whatever I like
He implied that he was in control and willing to indulge in whatever he desires


Then he said 'lets stop with all the talking,
He suggested that the conversation should come to an end


Why not try something new? Because there's no need for any talking in what we're about to do
He suggested engaging in sexual activity instead because it doesn't require conversation


Rest, your pretty head, you pretty head
He tells her to calm down and relax because nothing bad will happen.


(Just rest, just rest, just rest your pretty head)
He continues to advise her to let go and just let things happen


Don't trouble your pretty head, your pretty head
He urges her not to worry or overthink the situation.


You know I'm all for conversation, I'm really quite romantic you know,
He tries to make it seem like he enjoys deep conversations and that he's a romantic guy


Why not get right to the point, its not that often we are left alone
He subtly suggests they have sex because they rarely get the chance to be alone.


No offense, when you get going you really can be quite a bore, now don't take this the wrong way, but my heels are getting sore
He insults her by saying she can be tedious, and wants to thinly veil it as concern for his physical well-being.


We spent a winter and a spring, just listening not talking, come weather, rain or shine,
He nostalgically looks back on the time they spent together, passively listening to each other, possibly romanticizing the more functional aspects of their relationship


No-one ever told you then, but conversations in my head helped me to pass the time
He cryptically admits that he was probably thinking about something else or someone else entirely, using her as a means of temporary comfort.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHARLES ANDRE GLENN, TRACY MARROW

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