Whole Lotta Rosie
Down By Law Lyrics


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(AC/DC Cover)

Wanna tell you a story
'Bout a woman I know
When it comes to lovin'
Oh she steals the show
She ain't exactly pretty
Ain't exactly small
Forty-two, thirty-nine, fifty-six
You could say she's got it all

Never had a woman
Never had a woman like you
Doing all the things
Doing all the things you do
Ain't no fairy story
Ain't no skin and bone
But you give it all you got
Weighing in at nineteen stone

CHORUS:
You're a whole lotta woman
A whole lotta woman
Whole lotta Rosie
And you're a whole lotta woman

Oh honey you can do it
Do it to me all night long
Only one to turn
Only one to turn me on
All through the night time
And right around the clock
To my surprise
Rosie never stops





CHORUS

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Down By Law's cover of AC/DC's "Whole Lotta Rosie" describe a woman that the singer knows who is not conventionally attractive but is an incredible lover. The singer praises her curves, listing her bust, waist, and hip measurements as 42, 39, 56 respectively, and claims that "she's got it all." He also notes that he has never been with a woman like her before and that she is not a typical "fairy story" or "skin and bone." Despite not being "pretty," Rosie's sexuality and performance in bed make up for it completely. The singer admits that Rosie can "do it" for him "all night long," and she is the "only one to turn [him] on."


The lyrics of "Whole Lotta Rosie" are famously suggestive and risqué. AC/DC wrote the original version of the song in 1977, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The song has inspired a lot of debate, both positive and negative, over its portrayal of women and sexuality. However, it retains a cult following to this day, and the Down By Law cover captures the raunchy energy of the original while adding a punk rock twist.


Line by Line Meaning

Wanna tell you a story
I want to share a tale


'Bout a woman I know
About a lady I'm familiar with


When it comes to lovin'
Regarding love-making skills


Oh she steals the show
She excels in this area


She ain't exactly pretty
Her beauty is debatable


Ain't exactly small
Nor is she petite


Forty-two, thirty-nine, fifty-six
Measurements of her body


You could say she's got it all
She possesses desirable attributes


Never had a woman
I've never had a female companion


Never had a woman like you
None have compared to you


Doing all the things
Performing intimate actions


Doing all the things you do
Engaging in specific sexual acts


Ain't no fairy story
This isn't a made-up tale


Ain't no skin and bone
She's not thin


But you give it all you got
She puts in her all


Weighing in at nineteen stone
Her weight is considerable


CHORUS: You're a whole lotta woman
You're a lot of female


A whole lotta woman
A significant amount of woman


Whole lotta Rosie
Referring specifically to the woman, Rosie


And you're a whole lotta woman
Again, acknowledging Rosie's ample characteristics


Oh honey you can do it
You can certainly perform well


Do it to me all night long
Continuing erotic activity for extended periods


Only one to turn
No others compare


Only one to turn me on
Only she can arouse me


All through the night time
Throughout the entire night


And right around the clock
Non-stop


To my surprise
Unexpectedly


Rosie never stops
Rosie doesn't halt her actions


CHORUS
Repeating the aforementioned chorus




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angus Young, Malcom Young, Ronald Belford Scott

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