Lyric discussion by debbyca 

Well, I think the song is about sex, not exactly S&M, but just sex in general.

Will you give it to me? Will you take the pain I'll give to you Again and again And will you return it?

These lines speak for it. As for its sinisterness, enjoying and craving for sex has been considered a sin. IMHO Martin uses the word for some shocking effect.

Anyway, this is one of my all-time faves. Brilliant song!

@debbyca Certainly there is a lot of BDSM imagery!

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