Lolita Lyrics

Lyric discussion by BunnyBoom 

Cover art for Lolita lyrics by IAMX

This song is about a relationship with a girl who is too young. Hence the name "Lolita." I've never read the book, so I'm not sure if the lyrics have to do with any specific events related to it. I'm just going based on my experience being with and older man.

She was soft She was unbroken Dressed in the pink That she wore as a token To the summer To the summer

This is describing her youth. Unbroken meaning either "a virgin" or emotionally/mentally unbroken.

Maybe wrong Way beyond redemption Caught between My desire and intention To protect her From the summer...

By "desire" he really means his sexual desire. Being attracted to someone underage is extremely confusing and complicated. You want to act on your strong sexual desire for her, but at the same time you couldn't because you love her and would be hurting her in the long run. You often feel guilty and like you're doing something wrong. You just can't help it, especially when the girl is a tease.

Always cold, always in endearing Sweet in the woods She was naked and kneeling In the summer...

I might just have a dirty mind, but I'm pretty sure this is describing her preforming fellatio in the woods.

Btw I think the correct lyrics are

A FLOOD came down And it washed away the hurt

I could be wrong tho.

My Interpretation