Spank Thru Lyrics

Lyric discussion by jakelisten 

Cover art for Spank Thru lyrics by Nirvana

In my opinion Spank Thru is about using masturbation in order to prevent rape. First by creating symbols (motif), emotions, action and moral consciousness.

In the soft pretentious mountains (Making bold appearances or first impressions) Twas in the light of the trees
(Possibilities and confidence) And all the flowers sing in D minor (Possibly near the end of their life cycle minor keys are usually sad) And the birds fly happily (Happily taking flight or leaving; migration)

We'll be together once again my love I need you back, oh baby baby I can't explain just why we lost it from the start Living without you girl, you only break my heart (Candid desperation through first denial, desperation, confusion then sadness)

I can feel it, I can hold it I can bend it, I can shape it, I can mold it
(contorting one's genitals in order to masturbate while imagining a partner) I can cut it, I can taste it (self grooming and infatuation) I can spank it, I can beat it, masturbate it (ejaculation)

I've been looking for day glow (every day brings new light/ new opportunity) Always hearing the same ol' (Having confidence even after rejection) Sticky boredom with a book I can make it do things you wouldn't think it ever could (asserting sexuality)

My Interpretation