Peaches
Liam Prodigy Lyrics
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Well there goes a girl and a half
She's got me going up and down
She's got me going up and down
Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches
Well I got the notion girl that you got some suntan lotion in that bottle of yours
That feels real good
All this skirt lappin' up the sun
Lap me up
Why don't you come on and
Lap me up
Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches
Well there goes another one just lying down on the sand dunes
I'd better go take a swim and see if I can cool down a little bit
Cause you and me woman
We got a lotta things on our minds (you know what I mean)
Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches
Will you just take a look over there (where?) There
Is she tryin' to get outta that clitares?
Liberation for women
That's what I preach
Preacher man
Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches
Oh shit!
There goes the charabang
Looks like I'm gonna be stuck here the whole summer
Well what a bummer
I can think of a lot worse places to be
Like down in the streets
Or down in the sewer
Or even on the end of a skewer
The lyrics to Liam Prodigy's song "Peaches" depict his wandering on the beach and observing different women. The repetition of "Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches" emphasizes that the beach is filled with beautiful women. The lyrics imply that he's searching for some fun with the ladies or even hoping to hook up with one of them. He seems to have his eyes on one girl who's carrying a bottle of suntan lotion; he even asks for some and wants her to apply it on his skin, indicating that he might be sexually interested in her.
The song also touches on the issue of women's liberation. Liam highlights that he's not opposed to it, as he sees a woman struggling to get out of her closed clothing (clitares). This is a nod to the feminist movement that spread in the 1990s. However, while there seems to be a feminist message on the surface, the song ultimately remains about the male gaze and objectifying women.
Line by Line Meaning
Strolling along minding my own business
I was walking leisurely, not expecting anything in particular.
Well there goes a girl and a half
I just saw a stunning lady who caught my attention.
She's got me going up and down
I feel a strong attraction to her, making my emotions fluctuate.
Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches
I continued walking and admiring the beautiful and attractive women around me.
Well I got the notion girl that you got some suntan lotion in that bottle of yours
I had an idea that you might have some lotion to offer.
Spread it all over my peelin' skin baby
Could you apply the lotion to my sunburned skin?
That feels real good
It feels amazing having you rub the lotion on my skin.
All this skirt lappin' up the sun
I see a lot of women sunbathing in their swimsuits.
Lap me up
I would love for you to come rub me with lotion too.
Why don't you come on and Lap me up
Would you join me and give me some company?
Well there goes another one just lying down on the sand dunes
I spotted another beautiful lady lounging on the sand.
I'd better go take a swim and see if I can cool down a little bit
I feel like cooling off with a swim in the water.
Cause you and me woman
You and I have a lot on our minds.
We got a lotta things on our minds (you know what I mean)
We both have a lot of thoughts and feelings that go beyond the surface level.
Will you just take a look over there (where?) There
Could you point your attention in that direction?
Is she trying to get out of that clitares?
I am curious if she's in discomfort from her swimsuit or looking to take it off.
Liberation for women
I support and advocate for women's empowerment and freedom.
That's what I preach
This is the message that I stand for and endorse.
Oh shit!
Oh no!
There goes the charabang
I missed my ride back home.
Looks like I'm gonna be stuck here the whole summer
It seems like I will be spending the entire summer here.
Well what a bummer
That's quite disappointing.
I can think of a lot worse places to be
In any case, there are still much worse places to be in than here.
Like down in the streets
The streets can be dangerous and unpleasant.
Or down in the sewer
The sewer is a terrible and disgusting place.
Or even on the end of a skewer
Being skewered is an atrocious and painful fate.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN JOHN DUFFY, DAVID GREENFIELD, HUGH ALAN CORNWELL, JEAN JACQUES BURNEL
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Joanna Richards
I love this song
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Strolling along minding my own business
Well there goes a girl and a half
She's got me going up and down
She's got me going up and down
It's only your imagination
Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches
See her for a moment
Well I got the notion girl that you got some suntan lotion in that bottle of yours
Spread it all over my peelin' skin baby
That feels real good
All this skirt lappin' up the sun
Lap me up
Why don't you come on and
Lap me up
Just what it is that brings her here
Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches
See her for a moment
Well there goes another one just lying down on the sand dunes
I'd better go take a swim and see if I can cool down a little bit
Coz you and me woman
We got a lotta things on our minds (you know what I mean)
Covering everything
Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches
Stars in the window
Will you just take a look over there (where?) there
Is she tryin' to get outta that clitares?
Liberation for women
Thats what I preach
Preacher man
The air is like a murmur
Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches
All at once there's someone there
Oh shit
There goes the charabang
Looks like I'm gonna be stuck here the whole summer
Well what a bummer
I can think of a lot worse places to be
Like down in the streets
Or down in the sewer
Or even on the end of a skewer
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I first heard this when I watched Sexy Beast back in 2001, and I couldda swore that it's Mick singing :) Great jam!
Christopher Brookes
Why are the stranglers so unappreciated?
Andrei Bz
Driver Parallel Lines soundtrack :D