Venus In Furs
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Shiny, shiny, shiny boots of leather
Whiplash girlchild in the dark
Comes in bells, your servant, don't forsake him
Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart
Downy sins of streetlight fancies
Chase the costumes she shall wear
Ermine furs adorn imperious
Severin, Severin awaits you there

I am tired, I am weary
I could sleep for a thousand years
A thousand dreams that would awake me
Different colors made of tears

Kiss the boot of shiny, shiny leather
Shiny leather in the dark
Tongue of thongs, the belt that does await you
Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart

Severin, Severin, speak so slightly
Severin, down on your bended knee
Taste the whip, in love not given lightly
Taste the whip, now plead for me

I am tired, I am weary
I could sleep for a thousand years
A thousand dreams that would awake me
Different colors made of tears

Shiny shiny, shiny boots of leather
Whiplash girlchild in the dark




Severin, your servant comes in bells, please don't forsake him
Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart

Overall Meaning

"Venus in Furs" by Navarro Dave is a song about a BDSM relationship, with the lyrics painting a picture of a submissive partner who desires pain and suffering in the name of pleasure. References to shiny leather boots, whips, and costumes allude to the dominant partner's control over the submissive. "Severin" is the name given to the submissive character, who awaits his mistress's commands and pleads for the whip. Throughout the song, Severin is referred to as a "girlchild" and a "servant," emphasizing his vulnerability and subservience.


The line "A thousand dreams that would awake me, different colors made of tears" suggests that the submissive character is awakened by the pain inflicted upon him, and his tears are a physical representation of the emotional release he experiences. The chorus, "Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart," indicates that the submissive character seeks pain and domination as a way to remedy his broken heart.


Overall, "Venus in Furs" is a provocative and controversial song that explores themes of power, submission, and the complexities of BDSM relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Shiny, shiny, shiny boots of leather
The singer describes the boots of the dominant figure as shiny and leather, giving off an intimidating vibe.


Whiplash girlchild in the dark
The singer uses vivid imagery to describe the submissive figure, who is fragile and vulnerable, yet seeking pleasure from pain.


Comes in bells, your servant, don't forsake him
The submissive figure, referred to as the servant, wants to please the dominant figure and doesn't want to be left behind.


Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart
The artist personifies the whip as a cure for the submissive figure's heart, implying that pain releases emotions.


Downy sins of streetlight fancies
The artist describes the world of fetish and sexual fantasies as gentle and fluffy, suggesting a sense of complacency.


Chase the costumes she shall wear
The submissive figure is seen anticipating the upcoming role-play and fetish costumes.


Ermine furs adorn imperious
The singer uses luxurious imagery to paint a regal picture of the dominant figure, reverently fearing their power and cruelty.


Severin, Severin awaits you there
The artist addresses the submissive figure, referring to him as Severin, and instructs him to surrender to the dominant figure's will.


I am tired, I am weary
The submissive figure confesses his exhaustion, admitting he is willing to be given over to the dominant figure.


I could sleep for a thousand years
The submissive figure wants to escape from reality and give himself up entirely to the dominant figure indefinitely.


A thousand dreams that would awake me
The submissive figure imagines a world where he is free to let go and indulge in his wildest fantasies.


Different colors made of tears
The submissive figure's emotions are so intense and varied that they are visualized as numerous colors, all representing his tears.


Kiss the boot of shiny, shiny leather
The submissive figure is willing to be humbled and submits to even the material objects of the dominant figure.


Tongue of thongs, the belt that does await you
The singer uses euphemistic phrasing to describe the submissive figure's anticipation of the leather accessories associated with pain.


Severin, Severin, speak so slightly
The dominant figure addresses the submissive figure by name, reassuring him with a soft tone and luring him in.


Severin, down on your bended knee
The dominant figure commands the submissive figure to assume a position of subservience, implying his total surrender.


Taste the whip, in love not given lightly
The dominant figure acknowledges the pain they are about to inflict is done out of love rather than cruelty, as it is agreed on by both parties.


Taste the whip, now plead for me
The dominant figure encourages the submissive figure to embrace the physical sensations of pain, as it pleases them both.


Shiny shiny, shiny boots of leather
The repetition of the opening line emphasizes the expert-level fetishism that has developed between the two figures.


Whiplash girlchild in the dark
The repetition signifies the returning to the original thoughts and fetishistic desires of the figures and circumstances.


Severin, your servant comes in bells, please don't forsake him
The submissive figure once again pleads with the dominant figure, insisting on their devotion and willingness to submit to them.


Strike, dear mistress, and cure his heart
The song's conclusion resonates with the opening, signifying that the cycle of fetishism and sadomasochism continues indefinitely.




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Written by: Lou Reed

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