Wooly Bully
Joan Jett;The Blackhearts Lyrics


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One, two, three, four
All right
Watch it, watch it
Say man
Hattie told Mattie
About a thing she saw
Had two big horns
And a wooly jaw

[Chorus]
Wooly Bully, Wooly Bully
Wooly Bully, Wooly Bully
Wooly Bully

Hattie told Mattie
Don't you take no chance
Don't you be L7
Come and learn to dance

[Chorus]

Hey watch it now, man
Watch it, watch it
Mattie told Hattie it's the thing to do
Get yourself a filly
To pull the wool with you

[Chorus]





You got it, you got it

Overall Meaning

Joan Jett's song Wooly Bully is a catchy, energetic track that tells the story of Hattie and Mattie, two friends who spot a strange creature with two big horns and a wooly jaw. The song's lyrics seem like they could be about any number of things, from a wild animal to a person with a wild hairstyle, but ultimately the song is about letting loose and having fun.


The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Wooly Bully" four times, is a catchy hook that invites listeners to join in the fun. The song's upbeat rhythm and repetitive melody make it an instant classic and one that's hard to resist dancing along to. Throughout the song, the lyrics encourage the listener to let loose and be themselves, whether that means learning to dance or being a little bit wild.


Overall, Joan Jett's Wooly Bully is a fun, lighthearted song that celebrates being a little bit different and having a good time. Its upbeat rhythm and catchy lyrics make it a classic that's sure to get people dancing.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three, four
Let's get ready to start something


All right
Good to go


Watch it, watch it
Be cautious and alert


Say man
A greeting to a person


Hattie told Mattie
Hattie spoke to Mattie


About a thing she saw
Hattie shared what she witnessed


Had two big horns
The creature had two large horns


And a wooly jaw
Its mouth was covered in wool


Wooly Bully, Wooly Bully
The creature is called Wooly Bully


Wooly Bully, Wooly Bully
The creature is called Wooly Bully


Wooly Bully
The creature is called Wooly Bully


Hattie told Mattie
Hattie spoke to Mattie


Don't you take no chance
Be careful and don't take unnecessary risks


Don't you be L7
Don't be square or boring


Come and learn to dance
Join in the fun and learn how to dance


Hey watch it now, man
Be alert, person


Watch it, watch it
Be cautious and alert


Mattie told Hattie it's the thing to do
Mattie suggested something to Hattie


Get yourself a filly
Find yourself a girl


To pull the wool with you
To have some fun together


Wooly Bully, Wooly Bully
The creature is called Wooly Bully


Wooly Bully, Wooly Bully
The creature is called Wooly Bully


Wooly Bully
The creature is called Wooly Bully


You got it, you got it
You understand it now




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Domingo Samudio

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