Kiss With A Fist
Love's Fierce Dance: A Kiss With A Fist
Lyrics
You hit me once, I hit you back
Reciprocal aggression in the relationship; physical retaliation.
You gave a kick, I gave a slap
Continuation of mutual physical conflict in the relationship.
You smashed a plate over my head
Escalation of violence with the use of a plate as a weapon.
Then I set fire to our bed
Dramatic response to the conflict by setting fire to the bed.
You hit me once, I hit you back
Repetition of the cycle of violence, emphasizing its destructive nature.
You gave a kick, I gave a slap
-You smashed a plate over my head
-Then I set fire to our bed, oh
-My black eye casts no shadow
Description of the aftermath, highlighting the enduring impact of the violence.
Your red eye sees nothing
-Your slaps don't stick, your kicks don't hit
-So we remain the same
-Love sticks, sweat drips
Contrast between the enduring nature of love and the need to break free from a destructive relationship.
Break the lock if it don't fit
-A kick to the teeth is good for some
Suggesting that some people find satisfaction or excitement in conflict.
A kiss with a fist is better than none
-Oh, a kiss with a fist is better than none
Expressing the idea that any form of physical contact, even a violent one, is preferable to none.
I broke your jaw once before
Recalling past instances of violence and the resulting injuries.
I spilled your blood upon the floor
-You broke my leg in return
-So sit back and watch the bed burn
-Love sticks, sweat drips
Reiteration of the theme that love endures despite the physical pain.
Break the lock if it don't fit
-A kick in the teeth is good for some
Repeating the notion that physical aggression can be beneficial in some cases.
A kiss with a fist is better than none
-Oh, kiss with a fist is better than none
Reaffirmation of the idea that any form of physical contact is better than none.
You hit me once, I hit you back
Repeating the cycle of violence and destruction in the relationship.
You gave a kick, I gave a slap
-You smashed a plate over my head
-Then I set fire to our bed, oh
-Oh, you hit me once, I hit you back
Final repetition, emphasizing the destructive pattern and its consequences.
You gave a kick, I gave a slap
-You smashed a plate over my head
-Then I set fire to our bed
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