Li'l Jack Horny
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Mother goose
Never should haver ever let that jack get loose
But that little boy blue
Keeps messing all the things he gets his hands into

Now look what you've done
Stuck in your thumb, pulled out a plum
Mama says, 'boys will be boys'
That's lil' jack horny
Mama says 'boys will be boys'
That's lil' jack horny

Jack and Jill
Went up and down and up and fooled around the hill
Now only time will tell
How late the rabbit will arrive in wonderland

Now look what you've done
Stuck in your thumb, pulled out a plum

Mama says, 'boys will be boys'
That's lil' jack horny




Daddy says 'don't need no birth control'
That's lil' jack horny

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Extreme's song "Li'l Jack Horny" is a witty take on the traditional children's nursery rhymes of Mother Goose, depicting a character named Li'l Jack Hornet, who is never supervised and keeps getting into trouble due to his uncontrollable desires. The opening lines of the song suggest that Mother Goose failed to keep Li'l Jack in check, and he causes chaos wherever he goes. The lyrics mention the rhyme of "Little Boy Blue" but modifies it as Li'l Jack seems to mess up with anything he gets his hands on.


As the song progresses, the theme of sexual innuendos becomes more apparent with references to Jack and Jill and their foolish actions on the hill. The lyrics suggest that the consequences of their actions are yet to be seen in the future, much like Alice's arrival in Wonderland. The chorus again returns to the idea of "boys will be boys," and this applies specifically to Li'l Jack Horny, who seems to always act on his desires despite the consequences. There's a reference to his father's attitude towards sexual behavior, which seems nonchalant as he believes that they don't need birth control.


Overall, the song may seem like a lighthearted and humorous take on traditional nursery rhymes, but it also delves into the idea of sexuality and desire and how they can lead us astray if left unchecked, particularly in young men. The song's lyrics convey a message of caution to the youth about the consequences of their actions and how they could shape their future.


Line by Line Meaning

Mother goose
An imaginary character in nursery rhymes


Never should have ever let that jack get loose
It was a mistake to let Jack get out of sight


But that little boy blue
But that child acted innocently


Keeps messing all the things he gets his hands into
He unintentionally creates problems wherever he goes


Now look what you've done
A phrase used to indicate disapproval or annoyance


Stuck in your thumb, pulled out a plum
You have done something wrong by meddling with something you shouldn't have


Mama says, 'boys will be boys'
Excuse for boys' misbehavior


That's lil' jack horny
That's his sexual urge


Jack and Jill
The fictional characters in a nursery rhyme


Went up and down and up and fooled around the hill
They went up and down and played around the hill without any particular purpose


Now only time will tell
Only the future will reveal what will happen next


How late the rabbit will arrive in wonderland
We don't know when things will happen or what the future holds


Daddy says 'don't need no birth control'
Father is oblivious to sexual education and birth control methods


That's lil' jack horny
That's his sexual urge




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GARY F. CHERONE, NUNO BETTENCOURT

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