I'm Her Slave
Afghan Whigs · Unbreakable: A Retrospective 1990-2006 [2007]
"Get off that stuff", she said
"And I'll stone you instead"
"Unchain yourself", said she
"And tie yourself to me"
We
I'm on the floor, I play with knives
You can call and ask your wife
She's been over once or twice
Likes to use me
And I'm her slave
But I don't need, no chain
I'll behave
Give me more of what I've come to expect
Wrap your love around my neck
Understand me when I say
You'll deny me
And I'm her slave
But I don't need no chain
I'm her slave
Get me down with my head up high
May your barrel shift that
All my worries shift by
My love
I'm her slave
I'm her slave
I'm her slave
I'm her slave
"And I'll stone you instead"
"Unchain yourself", said she
"And tie yourself to me"
We
I'm on the floor, I play with knives
You can call and ask your wife
She's been over once or twice
Likes to use me
And I'm her slave
But I don't need, no chain
I'll behave
Give me more of what I've come to expect
Wrap your love around my neck
Understand me when I say
You'll deny me
And I'm her slave
But I don't need no chain
I'm her slave
Get me down with my head up high
May your barrel shift that
All my worries shift by
My love
I'm her slave
I'm her slave
I'm her slave
I'm her slave
I'm Her Slave
Afghan Whigs' 'I'm Her Slave' stands as a defining track on their 2007 retrospective, Unbreakable: A Retrospective 1990-2006. Released during the height of the post-punk revival, the song encapsulates the band's signature blend of raw energy, melodic hooks, and introspective lyricism. Featuring the distinctive vocals of frontman John McEntire, the recording showcases the group's ability to fuse traditional rock structures with a modern, gritty aesthetic. The track serves as a testament to the band's enduring influence on the indie rock scene, capturing the emotional volatility and musical precision that characterized their work throughout the 1990s and beyond.