Pirate Love
Johnny Thunders Lyrics
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You've got to talk that talk
You've got to be that girl
In the diamond world
C'mon cut me so fast
Pirate love
Is what I'm looking for
Is what I'm wanting for
I never ever
needed it so bad
Yeah!
Well the blood's running cold, ain't it
All the mommies are praying
Little girls are saying 'no'
And big girls always want more
Pirate love
Is what I'm looking for
Pirate love
Is what I'm wanting for
I never ever
needed it so bad
Yeah!
Well I'm locked in all these getups
Everybody seems too cruel
I can't tell who's who
Without a bag of voodoo
Pirate love
Is what I'm looking for
Pirate love
Is what I'm wanting for
I never ever
needed it so fast
Fast!
Fast!
Pirate love
Is what I'm looking for
Pirate love
Is what I'm wanting for
I never ever
needed it so bad
Yeah!
The lyrics of Johnny Thunders's song "Pirate Love" seem to describe his insatiable desire for a specific type of woman, one who embodies the life of a "pirate" and lives in the "diamond world." He urges her to "walk that walk" and "talk that talk," to be the embodiment of this fantasy he has, and to "cut [him] so fast."
The chorus illustrates the intensity of his desire, stating that "pirate love" is what he is "looking for" and "wanting for", and that he has "never ever needed it so bad." The verses describe the societal backlash against such a lifestyle, citing the coldness of those around him, the pleas of mothers to stay away from such women, and the resistance of younger girls. Despite this, he is still drawn to this lifestyle and those who embody it, willing to endure the confusion and danger that come with it, as long as he can fulfill his desire for "pirate love."
Overall, the song portrays a desperate longing for a wild and dangerous lifestyle, embodied in the idea of "pirate love." It also highlights the restrictions and societal prejudices against such behavior, and the singer's willingness to endure them in pursuit of his desires.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got to walk that walk
You need to embody the persona you're trying to portray
You've got to talk that talk
You need to talk in a way that supports your persona
You've got to be that girl
You need to fully assume the identity you're adopting
In the diamond world
A world of glitz and glamour
C'mon cut me so fast
Make me feel the pain of life in a big way, immediately
Pirate love
Is what I'm looking for
Pirate love
Is what I'm wanting for
I never ever
needed it so bad
Yeah!
The wild, unpredictable love found in seafaring adventures is what Johnny desires more than anything
Well the blood's running cold, ain't it
Life can be painful, but it's also thrilling
All the mommies are praying
Mothers worry about their children's futures
Little girls are saying 'no'
Young people are resisting traditional ideas of love and sexuality
And big girls always want more
Adults, on the other hand, are often insatiable when it comes to love and its trappings
Well I'm locked in all these getups
Johnny is trapped in various guises or roles he’s adopted over the years
Everybody seems too cruel
The world is a harsh place to exist in
I can't tell who's who
Navigating the social world is difficult in the face of manipulative behavior
Without a bag of voodoo
A mystical tool for identifying friend or foe
Pirate love
Is what I'm looking for
Pirate love
Is what I'm wanting for
I never ever
needed it so fast
Fast!
Fast!
Johnny's desire for the physical and emotional rush of pirate love is growing more urgent
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Written by: J. THUNDERS
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