In the Netherlands, there was a TV commercial aimed at teaching boys not to be too pushy with their sexual advances. The background music was The Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”. Fortunately, the commercial ended well—no sex, but there was intimacy—while Mick helpfully sang, “But if you try sometimes, well, you might find you get what you need.” In some graffiti, the “T” has once been erased and later added back in. A summary of that commercial in a nutshell.
I wonder if Mick has ever denied himself much: “I can’t get no satisfaction.” In Berlin, the clubs seem intense, but I noticed there’s a strong emphasis on consent. Even in the most liberal clubs, they want to ensure everyone is okay. Regret is fine, of course, but only for your own choices.