"Under My Thumb" is inextricably linked to the .
The lyrics, written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, depict a power shift in a relationship.
Because of this, the song is often associated with the "end of the sixties" and the darker side of the counterculture movement. Critical Legacy
: Played by Brian Jones , the marimba provides the song's signature melodic "riff." This choice added an exotic, melodic texture that softened the song’s aggressive lyrical tone.
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