Plaything
The Wild Beasts Lyrics
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And I'll do as I please
I know I'm not any kind of heart-throb
But at the same time, I'm not any sort of sloth
You're my plaything, you're my plaything, you're my plaything
Yeah I'm wonderin', yeah I'm wonderin', what you're thinking
You're my plaything, you're my plaything, you're my plaything
New squeeze, unfold my body
I've ransacked myself, I've flat packed myself for your ease
You know that the second I saw you,
I was rendered the very voyeur
You're my plaything, you're my plaything, you're my plaything
Yeah I'm wonderin', yeah I'm wonderin', what you're thinking
You're my plaything, you're my plaything, you're my plaything
Yeah I'm wonderin', yeah I'm wonderin', how cruel I've been
I concur, I concur ooh
I concur, I concur ooh
I concur, I concur ooh
I concur, I concur ooh
I concur, I concur ooh
The Wild Beasts' song Plaything is a sensual exploration of the power dynamic at play in a sexual relationship. The lyrics evoke a sense of domination and submission, with the singer taking on a dominant role and their partner becoming a willing "plaything". The opening lines, "New squeeze, take off your chemise, And I'll do as I please" set the tone of the song, with the singer clearly in control of the situation. They acknowledge that they may not be a heart-throb, but assert that they are not lazy or apathetic.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become increasingly explicit, both in terms of the physical actions described and the emotional tension between the two individuals. The repetition of the line "You're my plaything, you're my plaything, you're my plaything" emphasizes the theme of control and domination, while the lines "Yeah I'm wonderin', yeah I'm wonderin', what you're thinking" and "Yeah I'm wonderin', yeah I'm wonderin', how cruel I've been" suggest a degree of self-awareness and vulnerability on the singer's part.
Overall, Plaything is a deeply provocative and suggestive song, exploring themes of power, control, and sensuality in a raw and unapologetic way.
Line by Line Meaning
New squeeze, take off your chemise
Remove your clothing and allow me to do as I desire
And I'll do as I please
I will act selfishly and without regard for your feelings
I know I'm not any kind of heart-throb
I am aware that I am not particularly attractive or desirable
But at the same time, I'm not any sort of sloth
Despite not being conventionally attractive, I am not lazy or uninteresting
You're my plaything, you're my plaything, you're my plaything
You are an object for my enjoyment and entertainment
Yeah I'm wonderin', yeah I'm wonderin', what you're thinking
I am curious about your thoughts and feelings regarding our relationship
Yeah I'm wonderin', yeah I'm wonderin', how cruel I've been
I am questioning whether my actions toward you have been unkind or unfair
New squeeze, unfold my body
Undress me and explore my body
I've ransacked myself, I've flat packed myself for your ease
I have examined and prepared myself to be more attractive and accessible to you
You know that the second I saw you, I was rendered the very voyeur
As soon as I met you, I became consumed with desire and obsession
I concur, I concur ooh
I agree wholeheartedly
I concur, I concur ooh
I agree emphatically
I concur, I concur ooh
I am in complete agreement
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