Star Bellied Boy Lyrics

Lyric discussion by dustcakegirl 

Cover art for Star Bellied Boy lyrics by Bikini Kill

She thinks "star-bellied boy" is different, but he just wants one thing from her- "why won't you fuck me, do me do me do me, I'll be your best friend". Maybe she gives in, but it is obviously not a satisfying experience. I think that it's talking about once you are from an abusive past, touch can also upset you (why do I cry every time that I come?), especially if it's in this type of situation where the person only wants sex from you, and does not treat you as a whole person.

With the lyric "I only wanted to believe we are all free" maybe she wants to give into this idea of free love, of openess, which obviously benefits the guy by giving him sex, but does not benefit her, because he just treats her as an object.