I am
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I'm Henery The Eighth, I Am! Henery The Eighth, I Am, I am!
I got married to the widow next door,
She's been married seven times before.
And ev'ryone was a Henery,
She wouldn't have Willie or a Sam.
I'm her eighth old man named Henery,
Henery the Eighth, I Am!
Second verse same as the first!

I'm Henery The Eighth, I Am! Henery The Eighth, I Am, I am!
I got married to the widow next door,
She's been married seven times before.
And ev'ryone was a Henery,
She wouldn't have Willie or a Sam.
I'm her eighth old man named Henery,
Henery the Eighth, I Am!





H-E-N-E-R-Y Henery, Henery, Henery The Eighth, I AM. I am!

Overall Meaning

At first glance, the lyrics of this Chipmunk song, which is actually a cover of the 1910s British music hall hit "I'm Henery the Eighth, I Am" by Harry Champion, may seem like a nonsense, novelty piece. However, closer inspection reveals that the song is actually about a man named Henery who is the eighth husband of a widow who keeps marrying men with the same name and charm as him. The repetition of the chorus and verses, which are essentially identical, emphasize the repetitive and cyclical nature of the widow's behavior, as well as the pride and bravado of Henery himself. The spelling out of his name, in a way, serves as a declaration of his identity and self-importance.


One could also interpret the song as a commentary on the societal expectations and pressures placed on men to marry and provide for their partners, especially in times when divorce was stigmatized or even illegal. The widow's constant search for a Henery may also suggest the limited choices and agency she had as a woman, as well as the cultural preference for male heirs and legacy. Overall, the song's catchy melody, light-hearted delivery, and hidden complexities make it a timeless and memorable piece that has been covered and parodied by numerous artists and media.


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Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Murray, R P Weston

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Comments from YouTube:

@0crows

12 years later and this still hit lmao

@jimmymcgill2557

ive been looking for this tune for years!

@GoBirds2

My favorite UK Artist.

@scarser

If Chipmunk's sick i sincerely hope he gets better soon.

@ANTHONY11794

chipmunk goes hard on this "cuzzy"

@davian789

sick, best song ever blood . G you NIT!

@lef7359

Yoooo

@musicgladiator

Anyone that names themselves after such a small, crushable, edible part of the animal kingdom can't possibly be in it to win it. Right? Lol.

@28pintsofbeer

"single bed at my mums" hahahaha!

@730paid

this is only Chipmunk song i like

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