The Burning Spear Lyrics

Lyric discussion by dodgethebullet 

Cover art for The Burning Spear lyrics by Sonic Youth

I think it's about sex. Scared to have sex. Maybe losing one's virginity or having sex with someone for the first time with that specific person. Obviously they're in bed. Trusting the speed, loving the fear. The music is the passion/orgasm/etc. The burning spear - his genitals are on fire ;-)