Hawkwind：Meaning of Kiss Of The Velvet Whip Songmeaning

The song Kiss of the Velvet Whip by Hawkwind is about the experience of BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Sadism and Masochism). The lyrics describe the physical and psychological sensations of pain and pleasure as the protagonist submits to the whip. There is a sense of euphoria and power as the individual reaches higher levels of submission, but there is also a recognition that pain can turn sweet thoughts to sour. The use of leather and entwined legs suggests the use of restraints and the idea of being bound and controlled. The song captures the thrill and intensity of the BDSM experience.