In Lust We Trust

Steve Lacy's 'In Lust We Trust' delves into the complexities of physical desire and emotional disillusionment. The song opens with a yearning for physical touch and intimacy, expressed through the metaphor of wanting to be inside a car. This car symbolizes a private, intimate space where the singer seeks connection and affection. The repeated plea to 'live inside of your car' underscores a deep craving for closeness and the comfort of being enveloped in another's presence.

As the song progresses, the initial desire for physical connection becomes more pronounced, with the singer asking for kisses and expressing a need for more than just superficial interactions. The car metaphor continues to serve as a symbol of intimacy, but it also begins to hint at a sense of confinement or entrapment. The singer's repeated requests to 'hide up under your car' suggest a desire to escape from the outside world and find solace in a secluded, intimate space.

However, the tone shifts dramatically in the final verse. The singer expresses frustration and disillusionment with 'meaningless, feelingless fucks,' indicating a loss of trust and a yearning for something more substantial. The metaphor of the car evolves from a symbol of intimacy to one of escape, as the singer now wants to 'live outside of your car' and 'ease on out of your car.' This shift reflects a desire to break free from shallow connections and find genuine, meaningful relationships. Through this journey, Steve Lacy captures the duality of lust and the quest for deeper emotional fulfillment, highlighting the tension between physical desire and the need for trust and authenticity in relationships.