I think it's about the darker side of the Feminine, which Pip obviously represents. My guess is that this Smokey Joe is an ex-lover of Clyde's ("He stole my sister Clitorides") who hurt her in some way...maybe emotionally, maybe physically.
Pip took it upon herself to seek revenge against this Smokey Joe. She wanted to hurt him, but I don't think she did. The power of hate within her terrified her, but she did not really act upon that power. The bit about the pipe and him being wise and leaving probably refers to Pip talking to him and telling her never to do what he did again...she probably threatended him. Maybe she did hurt him? But she obviously didn't kill him.
I could be way off, but that's how I interpret this song.
I agree: this is a very beautiful song.
I think it's about the darker side of the Feminine, which Pip obviously represents. My guess is that this Smokey Joe is an ex-lover of Clyde's ("He stole my sister Clitorides") who hurt her in some way...maybe emotionally, maybe physically.
Pip took it upon herself to seek revenge against this Smokey Joe. She wanted to hurt him, but I don't think she did. The power of hate within her terrified her, but she did not really act upon that power. The bit about the pipe and him being wise and leaving probably refers to Pip talking to him and telling her never to do what he did again...she probably threatended him. Maybe she did hurt him? But she obviously didn't kill him.
I could be way off, but that's how I interpret this song.