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[perspectives]

Hi,

When I read the lyrics of Femme Fatale by The Velvet Underground, there's a line that puzzles me.

It goes like this:

'Cause everybody knows (She's a femme fatale)
The things she does to please (She's a femme fatale)
She's just a little tease (She's a femme fatale)
See the way she walks
Hear the way she talks


I'd like to know who's the object of 'to please'?

The things she does to please--does it mean what she does is to please the man or herself?

Thanks in advance.

[redset]

The object is unspoken - it means to please others. You'll hear similar phrases, like "I aim to please" which means "I try my best to make people happy/provide a good service etc."

[perspectives]

Thank you, redset , for your explanation. Much appreciated!!