Maggie
Mungo Jerry Lyrics


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She got long hair, she got big eyes,
She wears skirts that show her thighs,
Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time,
Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time, with me

I like Sue, she's alright,
I'm gonna see my Maggie tonight,
Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time,
Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time, with me

I like Sue, Rose is better,
I'm gonna write my Maggie a letter,
Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time,
Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time, with me

I like Sue, she's gone to my head,
I like Maggie 'cause she's better in bed,
Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time,
Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time, with me

Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time,




Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time,
Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mungo Jerry's song "Maggie" are about a man's romantic interest in two different women: Sue and Maggie. The song begins with the man describing Maggie's physical appearance, mentioning her long hair, big eyes, and revealing skirts. He then invites Maggie to spend some time with him, repeating the line several times throughout the song.


In the second verse, the man briefly mentions another woman named Sue, but he quickly shifts his focus back to Maggie. He states that he plans on seeing her later in the night. In the third verse, the man mentions a woman named Rose, but once again, his thoughts return to Maggie. He decides to write her a letter to express his interest.


The final verse is the most provocative and controversial, as the man compares Sue and Maggie's sexual abilities. He admits that he likes Sue, but ultimately prefers Maggie because she's "better in bed." This line has been criticized for being degrading towards women and promoting objectification.


Overall, the song "Maggie" is a classic example of male desire and the objectification of women in music. It portrays women as little more than physical objects to be desired and consumed by men.


Line by Line Meaning

She got long hair, she got big eyes,
Maggie is physically attractive, with flowing locks and beautiful eyes.


She wears skirts that show her thighs,
Maggie dresses in a provocative manner, indicating she is open to sexual advances.


Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time,
The singer is inviting Maggie to spend some time with him, indicating he desires her company.


I like Sue, she's alright,
The artist is mentioning another woman, but suggests that his feelings for her are lukewarm.


I'm gonna see my Maggie tonight,
The artist is excited to see Maggie, suggesting that their relationship may be sexual in nature.


I like Sue, Rose is better,
The singer again mentions another woman, but this time suggests she is superior to Sue.


I'm gonna write my Maggie a letter,
The singer plans to communicate with Maggie, which may be a way of maintaining their relationship or arranging a meeting.


I like Sue, she's gone to my head,
The artist may be developing feelings for Sue, perhaps indicating he is starting to move on from Maggie.


I like Maggie 'cause she's better in bed,
The artist values Maggie for her sexual prowess, indicating a potentially shallow relationship dynamic.


Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time,
The refrain is repeated, emphasizing the artist's strong desire for Maggie's company.


Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time,
The refrain is repeated again, further underscoring the singer's desire for Maggie's presence.


Oh Maggie, come along and spent some time
The song ends with one final repetition of the refrain, emphasizing the central message of the song.




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Written by: RAY DORSET

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Great music! Good channel and good quality! Thanks for sharing.

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Go Mungo

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@ThumbsandfingersRequired

this sounds like someone trying to sing with bees in their mouth

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