He's A Whore
Big Black (Rock) Lyrics


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Have you seen her face?
Got a face that could stop a clock
With that face I surely won't stop
To look her in the eyes
But her money's green
Like tea and so are her teeth
She's still so close to my reach
If I call, if I call at all
Any time at all, any time at all, any time at all, any time at all
So the story goes
If thou take her for a ride
With this moneybag by my side
A gigolo is the only way to go
So I show my face
And I can even fake a smile
But I'm laughing inside all the while
This little girl, she's a joke, she's a joke, she's a joke
So the story goes
He's a whore -- I'd do anything for money
He's a whore -- With the things you like to eat
He's a whore -- Well, the stories I could tell
He's a whore -- And I'm a moron as well
I'm a whore -- He'll do anything for money
I'm a whore -- Look at the clothes he likes to wear
I'm a whore -- He'll do anything for money
I'm a whore
And so the story goes
I think I'll take her for a ride
With this moneybag by my side





A gigolo is the only way to go
Ohh, whoa, ohh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Big Black's song He's A Whore examine the transactional nature of relationships, particularly ones that involve money. The singer describes a woman with a face that's so unappealing that it could "stop a clock." However, her money is green, just like her teeth, and she's the singer's ticket to riches. The singer admits that he can fake a smile while with her, but internally he finds her to be a joke. The song title, "He's A Whore," is not only directed at the woman in the song but also at the singer and his willingness to do anything for money.


The song's lyrics are particularly cynical, with a focus on wealth rather than love or genuine connection. The singer has no problem selling himself for the opportunity to be with someone who has a lot of money. This kind of mentality is often seen in sex work, where individuals exchange intimacy for money. However, the song seems to be criticizing those who are willing to sell themselves in this way, implying that there's something wrong with this kind of transactional, selfish behavior. It's a commentary on how society often values wealth over everything else, even at the expense of our own morals and dignity.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you seen her face?
Have you had a look at her face?


Got a face that could stop a clock
Her face is so unattractive and repulsive it feels like time has stopped.


With that face I surely won't stop
I won't be looking at her face twice.


To look her in the eyes
To make eye contact with her.


But her money's green
Despite her appearance, she has a lot of money.


Like tea and so are her teeth
Her teeth are also like her money, green in color.


She's still so close to my reach
Despite not being attracted to her, I can easily get closer to her because of her money.


If I call, if I call at all
If I make the effort, I could potentially speak to her.


Any time at all, any time at all, any time at all, any time at all
I have an opportunity to contact her whenever I need money.


So the story goes
As the saying goes,


If thou take her for a ride
If you take her out on a date,


With this moneybag by my side
With her money and wealth by my side,


A gigolo is the only way to go
I have no other choice than to be a gigolo and date her for her money.


So I show my face
I put on a brave face and meet her despite being repulsed by her appearance.


And I can even fake a smile
I can still smile despite feeling disgusted by her.


But I'm laughing inside all the while
Deep down, I'm amused by how desperate she is and how easy it is to manipulate her for her money.


This little girl, she's a joke, she's a joke, she's a joke
I see her as a ridiculous and funny figure because of how easily she falls for my tricks and how willing she is to pay for my time.


He's a whore -- I'd do anything for money
The man singing this song is willing to go to any length for money.


He's a whore -- With the things you like to eat
The man is willing to do things his clients like just to get money.


He's a whore -- Well, the stories I could tell
The man could share stories about how he uses people for money.


He's a whore -- And I'm a moron as well
The man acknowledges that he is foolish for being a gigolo just for money.


I'm a whore -- He'll do anything for money
The man admits that he'll do anything to get his hands on money.


I'm a whore -- Look at the clothes he likes to wear
The man is willing to dress how his clients prefer him to if they are paying him enough money.


I'm a whore -- He'll do anything for money
The man reiterates that he is willing to do anything for money.


I'm a whore
The man identifies himself as a gigolo and someone who is easily swayed by money and wealth.


And so the story goes
And so the cycle of using people for money repeats.


I think I'll take her for a ride
The man decides to date the woman for her money and trick her into paying him for his time.


With this moneybag by my side
The man expects to receive payment and benefits from dating the wealthy woman.


A gigolo is the only way to go
Becoming a gigolo is the only option he has to earn enough money to support his lifestyle.


Ohh, whoa, ohh
An expression of enthusiasm and excitement for the man's plans to manipulate and exploit the wealthy woman.




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