Fat Bottomed Girls
Bracia Lyrics


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Oh you gonna take me home tonight
Oh down beside that red fire light
Oh you gonna let it all hang out
Fat-bottomed girls you make the rocking world go round

Hey I was just a skinny lad
Never knew no good from bad
But I knew love before I left my nursery
Left alone with big fat Fanny
She was such a naughty nanny
Heap big woman, you made a bad boy out of me

Hey hey!

I've been singing with my band
Across the water, across the land
I've seen every blue eyed floozy on the way (hey)
But their beauty and their style
Went kind of smooth after a while
Take me to them naughty ladies every time

C'mon!

Oh, won't you take me home tonight?
Oh, down beside your red fire light
Oh, and you give it all you got
Fat-bottomed girls you make the rocking world go round
Fat-bottomed girls you make the rocking world go round

Hey, listen here
Now I got mortgages and homes
I got stiffness in the bones
Ain't no beauty queens in this locality (I tell you)
Oh, but I still get my pleasure
Still get my greatest treasure
Heap big woman you done made a big man of me (now get this)

Oh (I know), you gonna take me home tonight (please)
Oh, down beside that red fire light
Oh, you gonna let it all hang out
Fat-bottomed girls you make the rocking world go round (yeah)
Fat-bottomed girls you make the rocking world go round

Get on your bikes and ride

Ooh, yeah, oh, yeah, them fat-bottomed girls
Fat-bottomed girls, yeah, yeah, yeah,
All right
Ride 'em cowboy




Fat-bottomed girls
Yes, yes, right.

Overall Meaning

Bracia's song "Fat Bottomed Girls" is an ode to curvy women who bring excitement and joy to every aspect of life. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a man who loves larger women, and how they've made life more interesting and exciting for him. The chorus celebrates the women, proclaiming that they make the rocking world go round. The first verse tells the story of a man who grew up without any experience with women, until he met a "naughty nanny" who introduced him to the--ahem--pleasures of life. The second verse describes a life on the road, touring with a band and meeting many women but always finding himself drawn back to those with a little extra junk in the trunk. The final verse acknowledges that the singer has aged and settled down, but he still remembers and cherishes the role that fat-bottomed girls have played in his life.


What's interesting to note about the song is that it's considered an iconic part of Queen's discography, despite not being sung by frontman Freddie Mercury. Guitarist Brian May actually wrote and sang lead on the track, making it a unique offering within the band's catalog. Additionally, who exactly the "bracia" in Bracia refers to is a bit of a mystery; some speculate that it's a reference to the Latin word "brachium" meaning arm, while others think it might be related to the Polish word for brothers. One thing's for sure, though--with its catchy chorus and upbeat energy, "Fat Bottomed Girls" is a hit with fans of classic rock and an enduring part of Queen's legacy.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh you gonna take me home tonight
Asking someone to take him home tonight.


Oh down beside that red fire light
Asking to relax near the red fire light.


Oh you gonna let it all hang out
Asking to be able to express himself.


Fat-bottomed girls you make the rocking world go round
Singing praises to the attractiveness of women with larger behinds.


Hey I was just a skinny lad
Sharing a story of how he used to look.


Never knew no good from bad
Acknowledging that he was once naive.


But I knew love before I left my nursery
Indicating that he's been in love for a long time.


Left alone with big fat Fanny
Shared the story of how he was left alone with an overweight nanny.


She was such a naughty nanny
Describing Fanny's personality.


Heap big woman, you made a bad boy out of me
Suggesting that Fanny did something to make him misbehave.


I've been singing with my band
Sharing details about his profession.


Across the water, across the land
Suggesting that he's been on tour.


I've seen every blue eyed floozy on the way (hey)
Expressing that he's met many attractive women.


But their beauty and their style
Explaining how their beauty isn't something that impresses him anymore.


Went kind of smooth after a while
Their style and beauty became commonplace.


Take me to them naughty ladies every time
Expressing his interest in women who are more daring.


Oh, won't you take me home tonight?
Asking someone to take him home again.


Oh, down beside your red fire light
Asking to relax near his romantic partner's fire light.


Oh, and you give it all you got
Asking for his partner to give their all.


Fat-bottomed girls you make the rocking world go round
Suggesting that women with larger behinds are rockin'.


Hey, listen here
Calling attention to something he's about to say.


Now I got mortgages and homes
Sharing details about his stable life.


I got stiffness in the bones
Acknowledging that he's getting older.


Ain't no beauty queens in this locality (I tell you)
Admitting that there aren't many attractive people in his area.


Oh, but I still get my pleasure
Explaining that he's still able to enjoy certain pleasures.


Still get my greatest treasure
Indicating that he still has something of great worth.


Heap big woman you done made a big man of me (now get this)
Acknowledging that a larger woman made him more mature.


Get on your bikes and ride
Encouraging people to be active.


Ooh, yeah, oh, yeah, them fat-bottomed girls
Continuing to comment on the attractiveness of women with larger behinds.


Fat-bottomed girls, yeah, yeah, yeah
Continuing this comment partially using The Beatles' phrase.


All right, ride 'em cowboy
Encouraging listeners to continue their activities.


Fat-bottomed girls
Reiterating his praise for larger women.


Yes, yes, right.
Expressing an affirmative response to something.




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DoktorHome

Jak to zrobiłeś Piotrze [fenomenalny Cugowski :) Piotrze] ... mam rozdwojenie jaźni ... słucham Freddiego z jeszcze bardziej rockową energią ... Bracia zrobiliście naprawdę dobrą coverową płytę. Wracam do niej mimo upływu tylu lat od jej stworzenia. Warto. Pozdrawiam. Monika

Oliwia Sitkowska

Zarąbiste jak by Freddie żył to by nie uwieżył że takiego niesamowitego artyste mamy jak Pan Piotr Cugowski niesamowite

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