Lyric discussion by iordseyton 

Cover art for You Could Be The One lyrics by Sisters of Mercy, The

no question here, hippie chicks are good for a quick lay sayth eldritch

the subtexts of using hippie chicks for sex are plentiful we're going for a ride - this line is a double entendre, mixing the metaphors of riding someone (sexually) and taking them for a ride- to scam or trick them

also, "... to get your flower pressed" to deflower someone is oldschool for taking their virginity pressed flowers are usually added to a collection.

on the other side, for him, it is just today, like getting his "collar pressed," its just part of his daily maintenance.

Finally, "this pretty little thing in the armor plate" is one of my favorite references to the gothic persona of all time.

excellent synical take on the beatles' "love is all you need" / the free love movement in general free love? i'll take 3! pretty little thing in the armor plate may be my favorite reference to goth ever