Bony Moronie
Johnny Winter Lyrics
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She's as skinny as a stick of macaroni.
Ought to see her rock and roll with her blue jeans on.
She's not very fat, just skin and bone.
But I love her and she loves me.
We're all happy now as we can be.
Making love underneath the apple tree.
Just exactly what I want to do.
I want to get married on a night in June,
And rock and roll by the light of the silvery moon.
Cause I love her and she loves me,
We're all happy now as we can be.
Making love underneath the apple tree.
She's my one and only, she's my heart's desire.
She's a real up setter, she's a real live wire.
Everybody turns when my baby goes by.
She's something to see, she really catches the eye.
I love her and she loves me,
We're all happy now, as we can be.
Making love underneath the apple tree.
In "Bony Moronie," Johnny Winter sings about his love for a girl named Bony Moronie, who is extremely thin, "skin and bone." Despite her appearance, he loves her deeply and finds her beautiful. The upbeat rock and roll song emphasizes the joy and happiness that the couple shares, both in their relationship and in their mutual love for music.
The lyrics suggest a deep connection between the couple, as they make love underneath an apple tree, a symbol of growth and fertility. Winter's use of the phrase "rock and roll" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of music in their relationship and in their lives. He also expresses his desire to marry Bony in June, indicating his commitment to their relationship.
The song's catchy melody and upbeat lyrics made it a hit upon its release in 1957. Winter's version of the song remains popular to this day, with its rock and roll sound and optimistic message continuing to resonate with audiences. "Bony Moronie" is a timeless tribute to the power of love and the joy of music.
Line by Line Meaning
got a girl named Bony Moronie.
I have a girlfriend called Bony Moronie.
She's as skinny as a stick of macaroni.
She is incredibly thin, almost like a stick of macaroni.
Ought to see her rock and roll with her blue jeans on.
You should see her dance to rock and roll music while wearing her blue jeans.
She's not very fat, just skin and bone.
She isn't overweight, just very thin.
But I love her and she loves me.
We have a loving relationship.
We're all happy now as we can be.
We are extremely happy in our relationship right now.
Making love underneath the apple tree.
We engage in sexual activities under the apple tree.
Well, I told her mama and her papa too
I informed her parents of my intentions.
Just exactly what I want to do.
I made it clear what my intentions are for their daughter.
I want to get married on a night in June,
I want to marry their daughter in the month of June.
And rock and roll by the light of the silvery moon.
I want to celebrate our marriage by dancing to rock and roll music under the light of the moon.
She's my one and only, she's my heart's desire.
She is my only love, the one I desire the most.
She's a real up setter, she's a real live wire.
She is full of life and energy, always causing excitement.
Everybody turns when my baby goes by.
Everyone stops and takes notice when she walks by.
She's something to see, she really catches the eye.
She is a sight to behold and easily draws attention.
We're all happy now, as we can be.
We are extremely content in our relationship right now.
Making love underneath the apple tree.
We engage in sexual activities under the apple tree.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Larry Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Albert-Mag...
.....It's a privilege for us to see this Musician who rose to fame and stardom during the Psychodelic 60's and 70's era of Rock music, on a stage and doing what he has loved all of his life, to interact with the audience in a positive feedback loop interacting with the audience.
.....One of my greatest rock heroes Mr Johnny Winter did his last show while old to even stand anymore a mear shadow of his former great self ..but you know what ?? It was him, man ..
.....The same guy that I saw in the Vancouver coliseum back in the 70's bogin a joint behind the speaker stack while getting his intro,
....I also saw Johnny at the commodore ballroom on Grandville in Vancouver I went Saturday and Sunday first nite.
..... I shot 100 ASA with flash while standing in the very front of the stage, Johnny stayed far away from me, and my flash being an albino He really didn't like it,
....The second nite I switched to 400 ASA no flash, Johnny came right in front of me standing front and centre, The photo's were outstanding...
..... My biggest thrill I had was the second evening after doing his final set and the crowd got him to come back out for an encore ...
.... he comes out, walks up to his mike, I was standing directly in front of him, a few feet away.
....He begins to talk into the mike "" OK NOW WERE GOING TO DO A LITTLE SONG CALLED''
at that exact moment I yelled up to him '' Bony moronie '' HE LOOKED DOWN AT ME AND YELLED INTO THE MIKE '' Bony moronie'' THEN proceeded to play the shit outta that song ...
.... Interacting with one of my greatest Rock Idles was truly one of the high points of my concert experiences.
...Perhaps one of the greatest examples of a positive feedback loop between a band and its audience
Was Freddy Mercury and Queens set at the Live Aid- concert..."Radio Ga Ga" was pure magic ....I'm getting a little long in the tooth ..Beter wrap it up ....
......Any more fine experiences or examples I'd love to hear about them....Cheers ...and good years ...
@johnny-r
This song and this album have been blowing my mind since I was a stoner in the 70s. Johnny was peerless and unmatched.
@kevinharvey2060
Got this album in 1974. Still have it.
@user-qw6po3km3w
I bought this twice on vinyl,and once on cd
@Bopalena
Why aren't you a stoner anymore?
@johnny-r
@@Bopalena I had to grow up - but I did so with protest.
@marcusbuckner5582
See above comment
Get toasted on some JW!
@jflash3451
I used play this song over and over on vinyl. always got chills during his leads. truly one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
@michaelmaness4579
RIP Mr. Winter. Thank you for decades of amazing music.
@johnrasenas2458
any assholes out there who dont think johnny winter is one of the best blues/rock guitarist of all time. johnny also was a very humble man. love his firebird collection! rock on and r.i.p. your legend will live on forever!!!!!!!
@peterhuskisson5122
Yeah Baby!!!!