very few artists, musical or otherwise, give me cause to think introspectively. for better or for worse that is just how it is. tori is one of the first (and, unfortunately, one of the few remaining) who push me, through their body of work, to question my beliefs, my views, my opinions...even the way i think. do i feel what i feel as a result of some dead dogma i hold or can i take the pressure of my own convictions, can i handle the good and the bad of what these indentities bring...these are only a few of the things her work asks of me.

as i've evolved, matured, regressed (lol)...whatever you prefer to call it...as its happened, i have no doubt often felt at odds with tori's view. nonetheless, the music and the words are compelling and heartfelt and honest and insightful. i have to give props where props are due, even if i think she's wrong. having opposing beliefs yet loving the work may seem like a paradox but its no different than discussing religion or politics with friends who have different views. sometimes you learn something new...about yourself or about the person you're speaking with...but there is a benefit to that communication.

and the emotion...her work is raw, to the bone. she's just amazing. how one person can convey all that emotion through melody, music, and lyrics...wonderous. bitch pumps my pussy. and in the end, i suppose that's what its all about.

Add me to the "I've never been able to get into her" list. It didn't help that she covered my favorite song poorly. At least she has good taste in music!

Which of her beliefs are at odds with your own? The feminism? The Magdalene theories?

oh, there's a ton. her view of christianity, her comfort within kabbala, paganism, and even satanism...not saying she is practicing any of those religions...but her comfort with them is enough for her and i to have a sit down with a good bottle of something red and go at it.

the "Chaffed knees" story you showed me a while ago!

The correct title is "Park Release", mr.

Can't say on this thread. Unless you want it hi-jacked.

LoL

For an gay online magazine I am writing a short about cruising. It's called "Park Release" and I sent Isten the first batch of words while I was doddling away with it.

They are probably going to refuse it, as it is way too literairy for their needs and way too racy. It is also about a married man, cruising on the the side, so that is probably not what they want...

You still don't know how it cracks me up to see such a Dutch word turn up in English because of Tori.

She just recognises the language cuz I am sure she heard Marcel talk Dutch loads of the time.

Yes, the term Riot Poof is a literal translation of a dutch slang word for 'outrageous gau person'. Tori said in an interview (this is from memory, so probably warped info) that van Limbeek came out (or came out to his family) and the song is sorta about that.

No. It is KINDA alike, but not quite. It just means being a loud and outrageous faggot.

I never been called Riot Poof.

Petra.