Does Song of Solomon Get Explicit?

The book of Song of Solomon in the Bible has been subject to much debate and interpretation over the years. Some interpret the book as a metaphor for the relationship between God and his people, while others view it as a love story between a man and a woman. Regardless of how one interprets the book, it is widely agreed that the message of intimacy and connection is a central theme throughout.

In Song of Solomon 4:5, the author describes the woman's breasts as "two fawns, twins of a gazelle, that graze among the lilies." Some interpret this passage as a reference to the woman's physical attributes, and the comparison to grazing fawns and lilies suggests a sense of purity and innocence. However, others interpret the passage as a metaphor for the intimacy and connection between the man and the woman. Just as fawns graze among the lilies, the man and the woman are grazing among the beauty and wonder of their emotional connection.

The passage in Song of Solomon 7:8 reads "I will climb the palm tree; I will take hold of its fruit." Some view this passage as a metaphor for the man's desire for the woman and his willingness to pursue her. The palm tree is seen as a symbol of strength and stability, and the fruit represents the woman's affection and love. Others interpret the passage as a reference to sexual intimacy between the man and the woman. Some readers interpret the reference to "taking hold of the boughs" as a metaphor for performing oral sex on the woman described in the passage. However, it is worth noting that this interpretation is not universally accepted, and other interpretations of the passage are possible.  Regardless of how one interprets the passage, it is clear that the message of intimacy and connection is once again present.

In Song of Solomon 4:16, the author says "Awake, north wind, and come, south wind! Blow on my garden, that its fragrance may spread everywhere. Let my beloved come into his garden and taste its choice fruits." This passage is interpreted by some as a metaphor for sexual intimacy between the man and the woman. The garden represents the woman's body, and the north and south winds are symbolic of the man's desire for her. The choice fruits represent the pleasures and delights of sexual intimacy. Some readers interpret the reference to "eating the pleasant fruits" as a metaphor for performing oral sex on the woman described in the passage. 

Another example can be found in Chapter 2, verse 3, which reads: "As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste." Some readers interpret the reference to "his fruit" as a metaphor for the man's genitals, and therefore, a reference to oral sex. However, as with the other example, this interpretation is not the only one possible and can be debated. 

However, it is important to note that not all interpretations of these passages are sexual in nature. Some view them as metaphors for emotional connection and the beauty of intimacy between two people. Regardless of the interpretation, the message remains the same: a healthy relationship is one built on intimacy and connection.

In conclusion, the book of Song of Solomon is a complex and multi-layered work that has been subject to much interpretation over the years. While some may view certain passages as explicit, it is important to understand that the underlying message is one of intimacy and connection. A healthy and fulfilling relationship is one built on emotional intimacy, and the physical expressions of that intimacy are simply a natural expression of that connection. Whether one views the book as a love story or a metaphor for the relationship between God and his people, the message of intimacy and connection remains at the forefront.