Lyric discussion by laokoon 

Cover art for Fingertips lyrics by Emilíana Torrini

"sad replaced by mean" - i'd always thought it'd rather be "set ablaze by me"?!

about the meaning, i also think the song is about masturbation, which is quite obvious - there might be a deeper meaning behind the obvious as it is rather allusive than vulgar. of course the meaning could be anything, from the roots of universe to metaphysic or whatever, doesn't change the fact that she sings about how her fingertips go round and round, her eyes are closed, there's an electrical current that lifts her spirit, she's free of pain, feels no shame, her fingertips smell of sodden ground...

set ablaze by me

You are absolutely correct. The posted lyrics have many errors at this time.