Handsome Devil
Johny Chhetri & The Love Pumps Lyrics
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Eager to be held
I know what hands are for
And I'd like to help myself
You ask me the time
But I sense something more
And I would like to give you
What I think you're asking for
Oh you, handsome devil
Let me get my hands
On your mammary glands
And let me get your head
On the conjugal bed
I say, I say, I say
I crack the whip
And you skip
But you deserve it
You deserve it
A boy in the bush is worth two in the hand
I think I can help you get through your exams
Oh you, handsome devil
Oh let me get my hands
On your mammary glands
And let me get your head
On the conjugal bed
I say, I say, I say
I crack the whip
And you skip
But you deserve it
You deserve it
And when you're in your scholary room
Who will swallow whom
You, handsome devil
Let me get my hands
On your mammary glands
And let me get your head
On the conjugal bed
I say, I say, I say
There's more to life than books, you know
But not much more
There's more to life than books, you know
But not much more
Not much more
Oh you, handsome devil
The song "Handsome Devil" by Johny Chhetri & The Love Pumps is quite controversial due to its sexually suggestive lyrics. The song's opening lines set the tone for the explicit content that is to follow. The singer describes how the streets are crowded with things that are eager to be touched, insinuating that he too is eager to make physical contact. He suggests that he knows what hands are for, and he wants to use them to help himself.
The lyrics become more provocative as the song progresses. The singer asks for permission to touch the object of his desire's mammary glands and to take her to bed. He talks about cracking a whip and making the person skip, but he also says that they deserve it. The song's content is provocative, but it is also satirical, mocking the way society views sex.
However, the song's lyrics do not portray a healthy or respectful attitude towards sex. The singer objectifies the person he is addressing, reducing her to her body parts. Additionally, he implies that he can help her pass her exams in exchange for sexual favors, further perpetuating the idea that sex can be used as a tool for manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
All the streets are crammed with things
The streets are filled with objects that people desire.
Eager to be held
These objects are eagerly waiting to be possessed.
I know what hands are for
The singer knows the purpose of hands and how they can be used to fulfill desires.
And I'd like to help myself
The singer wants to take advantage of these desires for his own benefit.
You ask me the time
The person he is talking to is asking for the time.
But I sense something more
The singer can sense that the person wants something other than just the time.
And I would like to give you
The singer wants to fulfill the person's desires.
What I think you're asking for
The singer believes he knows what the person wants.
You, handsome devil
This is a direct address to the person he is talking to, who he sees as attractive.
Oh you, handsome devil
Repetition of the direct address.
Let me get my hands
The singer wants to use his hands.
On your mammary glands
He wants to touch the person's breasts.
And let me get your head
He wants to control the person's thoughts and actions.
On the conjugal bed
He wants to have sex with the person.
I say, I say, I say
This is a call to attention.
I crack the whip
He wants to be in control and be dominant.
And you skip
The other person must obey his commands or face consequences.
But you deserve it
The singer believes that since the person is beautiful, they deserve to be treated this way.
A boy in the bush is worth two in the hand
A person who is unknown may be more valuable than someone who is already known.
I think I can help you get through your exams
The singer believes he can assist the person with their academic struggles, likely as a way to gain favor and control.
And when you're in your scholary room
Referencing the person's educational space.
Who will swallow whom
This line suggests a sexual act, but also implies a power dynamic where one person will be dominant and one submissive.
There's more to life than books, you know
There are other pleasures in life besides education and learning.
But not much more
However, these pleasures are limited.
Not much more
Reiteration of the previous line.
Oh you, handsome devil
Repetition of the direct address to the person the singer desires.
Contributed by William Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.