Egg Shaped Fred
Mansun Lyrics

Na na na nah na nah na na
Introductory line that serves as a filler and does not carry any specific meaning.

One, two, three
Counting line that does not carry any specific meaning.

Na na na nah na nah na na
Repetitive line that serves as a filler and does not carry any specific meaning.

Na nah
Repetitive line that serves as a filler and does not carry any specific meaning.

I'm sick of all this scratching around
The artist is fed up with the current situation and is looking for a way out.

I'm calling Fred to come and give me a hand
The singer is seeking help from a person named Fred to solve their problem.

He's the queen of all the shops where he shops
Fred is known for being an expert in finding the best deals at stores.

And he's the king of all the scene, to be seen
Fred is well-known and respected within the community.

Skin of a nosebreak
Reference to a person with a prominent nose or a boxer's broken nose.

Fatima toothpaste
Possibly a reference to a brand of toothpaste from the past.

Penelope Cheapskate
Reference to a person who is cheap with their money.

Claudia Farmgate
Unknown reference, possibly a made-up name for the sake of the song.

We're taking Egg Shaped Fred for tea
The singer and others are inviting Fred for a meeting or discussion.

We'll make them sit strategically
The singer and others will plan where each person will sit during the meeting to achieve their desired outcome.

We'll test their egg-ability
They will evaluate Fred's skills or abilities during the meeting.

We'll make them meet
They will initiate a meeting or gathering with Fred and others.

He only wants to get in your kecks
Fred is interested in one's clothes or appearance.

So he can carry out his own little test
Fred wants to evaluate or judge the person based on appearance or other criteria.

He only wants to get in your pants
Fred is interested in a sexual relationship or encounter.

Because he knows that you've played in a band
Fred is attracted to people who have been in a band or have other creative talents.

Mavis she knows
Reference to a person named Mavis who knows something important or has inside knowledge.

She's got all these things around her
Mavis has possessions or objects around her for some reason.

All things to no men
Mavis has things that are not of value or interest to anyone else.

She see you in hell
Mavis may not have positive feelings toward the person she is speaking to.

I'll go shopping instead
The singer is choosing to avoid or not participate in the situation.

He will send his centipede to sort ya'
Fred may use someone else to do his dirty work or solve problems for him.

He's stretched it out to make it two feet taller
Fred has exaggerated or embellished something to make it seem more impressive or powerful.