Rhythm Of Cruelty Lyrics

Lyric discussion by razorgrrl 

Cover art for Rhythm Of Cruelty lyrics by Magazine

To me this song is about a certain kind of controlling person who is self righteous and can't admit to what they feel, and being in relationship with that person. To me there's almost an element of sadomasochism in this-- of the speaker seeming almost to lust after the person even while being treated badly by them.