On the Sly Lyrics

Lyric discussion by brightoutburst 

Cover art for On the Sly lyrics by Metric

I agree with the relationship interpretation. I think she's infatuated with someone that's not her current lover but wants her current lover to hate her so she doesn't feel guilty.

I also think the sugar factory may be referring to the sugar factory in Williamsburg because she lived in Williamsburg, Brooklyn around the time this was written.

@brightoutburst It would be called the Domino sigar factory. Source: Lived in Brooklyn for 15 years.