Mishra, a straight edger and ex-Marxist, often incorporates political concerns in his songs veiled in terms of personal relationships (as in his only hit). After a troubled working relationship with EMI Records, Mishra was dropped from the label in 1997 and since then has gone back to working with indie labels like Parasol Records. His last album, 2000's Peek & Poke, received moderately enthusiastic reviews but sold pitifully compared to his major label work.
In 2005 White Town contributed the song "The PNAC Cabal" to the charity album "Voyces United for UNHCR" (Voyces United for UNHCR (disc 1)).
In October 2006 White Town released a new album, Don't Mention The War on Mishra's own label, Bzangy Records.
give me some pain®
White Town Lyrics
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I've met many women down like you,
But don't you think it's time you took control,
And taught me what you want me to do?
So baby give me what I want
Give me what I want
Give it to me all the way
Give me what I want
Give me what I want
Give it to me night and day
Give me some pain
Give me some pain
Love is a many splendoured thing,
But only on a bed of trust,
So wipe away my past with your sweet fists,
And show me the freedom of lust
And baby give me what I want
Give me what I want
Give it to me all the way
Give me what I want
Give me what I want
Give it to me night and day
Give me some pain
Darling, won't you give me some pain
Give me what I want
Give me what I want
Give it to me all the way
Give me what I want
Give me what I want
Give it to me night and day
Give me some pain
Darling, won't you give me some pain
Won't you give me some pain
Darling, won't you give me some pain
The lyrics of White Town's "Give Me Some Pain" speak of a desire for control and a longing for physical pain as a means of experiencing the freedom of lust. The singer is past the point of experiencing love as a "many-splendoured thing" and instead wants to explore the darker, more intense side of desire. Through the repetitive chorus of "give me what I want," there is a clear sense of urgency and desperation for this unnamed woman to satisfy the singer's desires and teach him how to fulfill them.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is not entirely in control of his own desires and is looking for someone to take the lead. The line "wipe away my past with your sweet fists" suggests that pain is not just a physical sensation but a way to erase the pain of past experiences as well. Overall, the song leans heavily on the themes of power dynamics, control, and the blurry line between pleasure and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've been around, I've seen the world,
I have traveled and experienced life to some extent
I've met many women down like you,
In my journey, I have come across women like you
But don't you think it's time you took control,
However, it's time for you to take the lead and guide me
And taught me what you want me to do?
Tell me what you want me to do
Give me what I want
I desire something
Give it to me all the way
I want it entirely
Love is a many splendoured thing,
Love is a beautiful and complex emotion
But only on a bed of trust,
Trust is important for love to thrive
So wipe away my past with your sweet fists,
Help me forget about my past, even if it means physical violence
And show me the freedom of lust
Teach me how to enjoy and indulge in sexual desires without hesitation
Give me some pain
I want to experience some physical pain
Darling, won't you give me some pain
Please give me what I desire
Give me what I want
I desire something
Give it to me night and day
I want it constantly
Won't you give me some pain
Please fulfill my desire for physical pain
Darling, won't you give me some pain
Please give me what I desire
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