Johnny Thunders, born John Anthony Genzale, Jr (July 15, 1952 - April 23, 1… Read Full Bio ↴Johnny Thunders, born John Anthony Genzale, Jr (July 15, 1952 - April 23, 1991), was a rock and roll guitarist and singer, first with the New York Dolls, the proto-punk glam rockers of the early '70s. During the late '70s, he was a familiar figure on the New York punk scene, both with The Heartbreakers and as a solo artist. His screeching, penetrating guitar sound is distinctive and highly influential in punk rock music. Thunders tangled with the demons of fame and drug addiction until his death on April 23, 1991 of a methadone overdose. Some suspect foul play. The theory is that two hustlers met Thunders in a bar and they hung out in his room where they proceeded to kill Thunders, steal his belongings, and spike him with methadone to make it seem like an overdose. This theory arose when Thunders' sister Mariann requested to see the police report and half of the report was missing. The autopsy also showed no evidence of alcohol in his system, which is perplexing because many witnesses say that they saw Thunders drinking with the two men the night before he was killed. Johnny Thunders was 38.

Little Bit of Whore
Johnny Thunders Lyrics

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Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, every girl.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, every girl.

Well you talk about Jackie
You talk about Jackie-o

How she goes down
Lower than anyone else you?ve met.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every little girl.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, every girl.

Well Caroline, she?s so fine
I wish she was mine
But our paths they?ll never cross,
Too bad.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, little girl.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, every girl.

Well you think that
You would care
Well I think that
Your so square.
I think I better
Get the fuck outta here.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, little girl.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, every girl.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, little girl.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, every girl.

Well you talk about west coast
You talk about east coast girls
How they go down lower
Than anyone else, you?ve met.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, little girl.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, every girl.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, every girl.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, every girl.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, every girl.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, every girl.

Well there?s a little bit of whore
In every, every girl.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Little Bit of Whore" by Johnny Thunders may seem controversial and offensive at first glance, but upon closer interpretation, it's a commentary on societal double standards of sexual liberation. The repeated line "there's a little bit of whore, in every, every girl" suggests that society unfairly labels women as promiscuous or "whores," regardless of their actual sexual experiences. Thunders mentions the iconic Jackie Kennedy Onassis as an example of a woman who is perceived as "going down lower" than others, highlighting how even seemingly virtuous women are not exempt from this label.

The song also mentions Caroline, "so fine" but they "will never cross paths." This could suggest that the singer desires Caroline but knows that society would label her as a "whore" if they were to pursue a sexual relationship. The line "you think that you would care, well, I think you're so square" further suggests that societal judgment of women's sexual behavior may be dependent on the perception of others.

Overall, "Little Bit of Whore" is a critique of the societal policing of women's sexuality and the double standards that often come with it. The repeated refrain highlights the ubiquity of these labels and challenges listeners to question their own biases.

Line by Line Meaning

Well there?s a little bit of whore In every, every girl.
The song suggests that every girl has a part of her that can be seen as 'a little bit of whore,' possibly implying that they are all capable of engaging in promiscuous or immoral behavior.

Well you talk about Jackie You talk about Jackie-o How she goes down Lower than anyone else you?ve met.
The song references Jackie Kennedy Onassis (Jackie-o) and implies that despite her public image, she may have engaged in behavior that some may consider 'whorish.'

Well Caroline, she?s so fine I wish she was mine But our paths they?ll never cross, Too bad.
The song references a woman named Caroline and suggests that the singer wishes he could be with her romantically, but this will never happen, possibly implying that she is promiscuous or otherwise unavailable.

Well you think that You would care Well I think that Your so square. I think I better Get the fuck outta here.
The song suggests that someone who might judge others for being 'whorish' is not open-minded and could be considered 'square.' The artist then implies that he needs to leave this person's company.

Well you talk about west coast You talk about east coast girls How they go down lower Than anyone else, you?ve met.
The song references the stereotype of women from the West Coast and East Coast engaging in promiscuous behavior, possibly implying that this is not an accurate portrayal of all women from these regions.

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Written by: JOHNNY THUNDERS

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