Blockhead
Blockhead / Hexstatic Lyrics
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With blotched and lagered skin
Blockheads with food particles in their teeth
What a horrible state they're in
They've got womanly breasts
Under pale mauve vests
Shoes like dead pigs' noses
Catalogue trousers
A mouth what never closes
You must have seen Blockheads
In raucous teams
Dressed up after work
Who screw their poor old Eileens
Get sloshed and go berserk
Rotary accessory watches
Hire-purchase signet rings
A beauty to the bully boys
No lonely vestige clings
Why bother at all about Blockheads?
Why shouldn't they do as they please?
You know if it came to a brainy game
You could baffle a Blockhead with ease
How would you like one puffing
And blowing in your ear hole?
Or pissing in your swimming pool?
Bigger brained Blockheads often acquire
Black and orange cars
Premature ejaculation drivers
Their soft-top's got roll bars
'Fill her up,' they say to Blockheads
'Go on, stick it where it hurts'
Their shapeless haircuts don't enhance
Their ghastly patterned shirts
Why bother at all about Blockheads?
Superior as you are
You're thoughtful and kind
With a well-stocked mind
A Blockhead can't think very far
Imagine finding one in your laundry basket
Banging nails in your big black dog
Why bother at all about Blockheads?
Why should you care what they do?
'Cause after all is said and done
You're a Blockhead too
Blockheads
Blockheads
Blockheads
(Oi oi)
Blockheads
(Oi, oi)
The song "Blockheads" by Ian Dury and the Blockheads is a satirical commentary on the behavior and appearance of working-class men in England. The lyrics describe the titular "blockheads" as having blotchy skin, food stuck in their teeth, and wearing mismatched and unflattering clothes. The singer also notes the blockheads' tendency towards drunkenness, sexual aggression, and overall lack of intelligence.
The song highlights the differences between the middle-class narrator and the "blockheads," who are portrayed as simple-minded and uncouth. However, towards the end of the song, the singer reveals that everyone, including himself, is a "blockhead" in some way or another. The song ultimately suggests that perhaps we should not judge or dismiss people based on their appearance or social status.
The song's use of wordplay and clever rhyming schemes create a fast-paced and entertaining commentary on the human condition. Mixing humor with trenchant social observation, the song takes aim at societal norms and expectations, revealing how superficial and ridiculous they can be.
Line by Line Meaning
You must have seen parties of Blockheads
You have probably witnessed gatherings of Blockheads
With blotched and lagered skin
Blockheads have skin that is discolored and swollen with beer
Blockheads with food particles in their teeth
Blockheads often have remnants of their meals stuck in their teeth
What a horrible state they're in
This is simply a commentary on the pitiful state of Blockheads
They've got womanly breasts
Male Blockheads may have chests with feminine characteristics
Under pale mauve vests
These chests are usually covered by light-purple undershirts
Shoes like dead pigs' noses
Blockheads wear shoes that look like pig snouts
Cornflake packet jacket
Their jackets look as if they were made from cereal boxes
Catalogue trousers
Blockheads wear cheap pants that could be ordered from a mail-order catalog
A mouth what never closes
Blockheads tend to talk a lot, with no end in sight
You must have seen Blockheads
The singer reiterates that Blockheads are quite common
In raucous teams
Blockheads are usually found in loud groups
Dressed up after work
These Blockheads tend to wear their work attire into social situations
Who screw their poor old Eileens
Blockheads sometimes mistreat their significant others
Get sloshed and go berserk
Blockheads become drunk and behave erratically
Rotary accessory watches
Blockheads wear ostentatious watches
Hire-purchase signet rings
They often buy cheap rings on credit
A beauty to the bully boys
Other bullies admire Blockheads' behaviors and fashion choices
No lonely vestige clings
Blockheads are never short on company
Why bother at all about Blockheads?
The artist questions why Blockheads are worth anyone's attention
Why shouldn't they do as they please?
The artist implies that it may be best to just let Blockheads be
You know if it came to a brainy game
Blockheads are not known for their intelligence
You could baffle a Blockhead with ease
Blockheads are easily confused by intellectual challenges
How would you like one puffing
The artist poses a rhetorical question regarding Blockheads' smoking habits
And blowing in your ear hole?
The singer does not approve of this behavior
Or pissing in your swimming pool?
Blockheads may also be unaware of proper etiquette around pools
Bigger brained Blockheads often acquire
Blockheads with slightly higher IQs tend to
Black and orange cars
own black and orange vehicles
Premature ejaculation drivers
They often drive recklessly and speedily
Their soft-top's got roll bars
Their cars often have protective frames in case of a rollover
'Fill her up,' they say to Blockheads
Blockheads are known for using this expression at gas pumps
'Go on, stick it where it hurts'
They may say this in a crude, confrontational tone
Their shapeless haircuts don't enhance
Blockheads' haircuts are typically unappealing
Their ghastly patterned shirts
Blockheads wear unsightly, garish shirts
Superior as you are
The singer considers themselves to be better than Blockheads
You're thoughtful and kind
The artist believes they possess positive qualities that Blockheads do not
With a well-stocked mind
The singer prides themselves on their intellectual capacity
A Blockhead can't think very far
By contrast, Blockheads are not known for their thinking abilities
Imagine finding one in your laundry basket
The singer offers a hypothetical scenario in which a Blockhead might be a nuisance
Banging nails in your big black dog
This is another example of Blockheads' unsavory behavior
Why should you care what they do?
The artist concludes that it is of no significance what Blockheads do
'Cause after all is said and done
The singer offers a final observation
You're a Blockhead too
The implication is that everyone has unflattering qualities
Blockheads
The artists are referring to the people they've been discussing
Oi oi
This is a common chant or cheer in parts of Britain
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chaz Jankel, Ian Robins Dury
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheRavenOne
Walking is a true art form. 😎👌🏻
@ez4joniy125
What a great song
@robertoaltieri7541
This tune....., when the bass hits you, you got blown away.
@GregoryAckland
Great video for this track - can't believe I missed this one until now!
@Kuziai
lovely
@Bridge0723
hell yeah
@MrElixir75
Great tune and video!
@whisperPhonic
blockhead dropped an album just last year, he still makes beats. tweets too ig.
@aidanmcknight9104
This view count is a fucking travesty. I've played this at many parties and everyone always loves it. It deserves more attention. Much love to all you people who dig this track as much as I do. Much love to Blockhead.
@powernoid
who did the video?