This time I found a slightly more vague reference (I think) in The Shins' song "It's Only Life".
"You used to be such a lion
Before you got into all this crying on my lap
Back when you thought I'd never get this far"
Really now?
I know it's not explicit, but if you have the spanko gene how can a certain image not form in your head when you hear those words?
Now if they'd said "crying on my shoulder" that would be one thing, but using "lap" gives a definite impression.
And how many fierce and brave boys and girls have been tamed over a strict knee? How many have baited and baited spankers, never believing they would actually spank?
And how many firm hands have turned lives around and made them better.
Yes, I definitely think there's a bit of implied discipline in this song.
P.S. Does James Mercer remind anyone else of Mick Fleetwood just a little bit?
