What does Coin Operated Boy mean?

The Dresden Dolls: Coin Operated Boy Meaning

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Coin Operated Boy Lyrics

coin operated boy
sitting on the shelf he is just a toy
but i turn him on and he comes to life
automatic joy
that is why i want a coin operated boy

made of plastic and elastic
he is rugged and long-lasting
who could ever ever ask for...

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    #1 top rated interpretation:
    anonymous
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    Sep 1st 2008 !⃝

    Well, you're all slightly right. It CAN be thought to be speaking of a dildo but there is a much much deeper meaning. This is the first song I've ever heard from them and I've heard it more times than I can bear to remember. It's all about how much she's been hurt by men and how she is torn between having her perfect "coin operated boy" and having the one the song is to. She's scared she'll get hurt again so she stays and tries to convince herself that the plastic is better because it can't hurt her even if it wanted to. Think about it and really listen to the lyrics. Drink them in like fine wine...

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    #2 top rated interpretation:
    anonymous
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    Jun 30th 2007 !⃝

    No! Not about a dildo. If you knew ANYTHING about the band, you would understand that. It's about loneliness. *Mutters about insolent fools*

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    #3 top rated interpretation:
    anonymous
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    May 24th 2007 !⃝

    Amanda has told me personally that the song is about being lonely. So there.

  4. anonymous
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    Aug 3rd 2014 !⃝

    It's about the hitachi wand...aka dildo

    This interpretation has been marked as poor. view anyway
  5. anonymous
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    Jun 15th 2013 !⃝

    I think ita all about the cock sucker. Am i right?

    This interpretation has been marked as poor. view anyway
  6. anonymous
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    Nov 25th 2008 !⃝

    i think not 110% sure but i think that amanda wants a guy that is perfect but there isnt a boy like that not a real one anyway so she thinks it would be better to get a robot bf A.K.A a coin operated and one line sais that she was like too good for the other boys and she kinda broke them or their hearts from nianh XD tnx!!!

  7. anonymous
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    Aug 7th 2008 !⃝

    It may not be about a dildo, but the lyrics could easily be interpreted as such. So much of the lyrics fit that particular interpretation.

  8. anonymous
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    Sep 13th 2007 !⃝

    Who the hell ever heard of a coin-operated dildo??

    Think before you type!

  9. EmoRocker
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    Feb 13th 2007 !⃝

    I think the song is about how Amanda (the singer) is saying there isn't a guy out there for her, that she'd need to be in control of him.


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