Lyric discussion by candytalking 

Cover art for Darklands lyrics by Jesus and Mary Chain, The

It's true that JAMC's songs are filled with oral/other sexual references, but I think that interpreting this one in a totally sexual way really cheapens it. I think that more than anything, William uses this song to pretty much state his purpose in making music, with the "Darklands" being his depressed state of mind necessary to write good songs.