Strict Machine

Album: Black Cherry (2003)
Charted: 20
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Songfacts®:

  • This song is about an experiment in which electrodes were attached to the pleasure centers in the brains of mice. When the rats did what the scientists wanted them to, the mice were shocked, and happy. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Rachel - South Point, OH

Comments: 2

  • Bubookittyphuk from Pa, U.s.a.I thought it was about her vibrator.
  • Chris from Il, UsIt's about how much she loves her vibrator.
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