Got Ma Nuts From A Hippie
The Fratellis Lyrics


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Well I met her in a bar, the men with big guitars were playin
And I listened with my ears but I couldn't hear what she was sayin
And I guess she talked with her mind
But didn't want to seem to unkind so I just laughed
And kept my eyes peeled to the door
Wondering what I was there for

But it's alright, it's alright
It's alright, it's alright
I got my nuts from a hippy in a camper van on Saturday night

Well I asked if she believed in Adam and Eve the fable
And I guess she would've given me an answer if only she was able
And she danced like a medicine man
Drew a crazy picture on my hand and told me
She wanted to change my point of view
Asked me where I was going to

But it's alright, it's alright
It's alright, it's alright
I got my nuts from a hippy in a camper van on Saturday night

Well she whispered in my ear we got to get us out of
Here to the country
I asked her for a ride she took me aside said â??try meâ??
I thought I'm gonna wake pretty soon
In the middle of a Sunday afternoon just dreamin




And it was warm in the back of her van
When she made me a real man

Overall Meaning

The Fratellis' song "Hippy" tells the story of a man who meets a mysterious woman in a bar. She is unconventional and not afraid to speak her mind, but her message is unclear to him. The man is attracted to her energy and spontaneity despite not fully understanding her, and decides to go with her on a journey into the countryside. Through this experience, he has a sexual awakening and sees the world in a new way.


The lyrics suggest that the woman is a hippy, as indicated by the title of the song. She represents a countercultural movement that values freedom, individuality, and a connection to nature. The man is drawn to this lifestyle but is also aware of the tradeoffs it comes with, such as a lack of structure and convention. His experience with the woman allows him to explore new perspectives and ideas, ultimately leading to personal growth.


Overall, the song "Hippy" is a celebration of the hippy movement and the values it represents. It encourages the listener to embrace experimentation, live in the moment, and explore new ideas.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I met her in a bar, the men with big guitars were playin
I first met her in a place with loud music and performers.


And I listened with my ears but I couldn't hear what she was sayin
I tried to listen to her, but I couldn't hear her over the noise.


And I guess she talked with her mind
She seemed to be communicating non-verbally with me.


But didn't want to seem to unkind so I just laughed
I didn't want to be rude, so I pretended to understand her.


And kept my eyes peeled to the door
I was feeling uncertain and kept looking for a way out.


Wondering what I was there for
I was questioning why I had even come here in the first place.


But it's alright, it's alright
Despite my confusion, everything turned out fine.


I got my nuts from a hippy in a camper van on Saturday night
I had an adventurous night and obtained some special items from someone I met in a van.


Well I asked if she believed in Adam and Eve the fable
I tried to start a conversation about a religious story with her.


And I guess she would've given me an answer if only she was able
I believe she wanted to answer me, but perhaps didn't have the right words or knowledge to do so.


And she danced like a medicine man
She moved in an unusual way that made me think of a shaman or healer.


Drew a crazy picture on my hand and told me
She drew something unusual on my skin and said something meaningful to me.


She wanted to change my point of view
She hoped to offer me a new way of thinking or looking at the world.


Asked me where I was going to
She was curious about my future plans and aspirations.


And it was warm in the back of her van
I was physically comfortable in the space we were in.


When she made me a real man
Something transformative or significant happened between us in that moment.




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Been listening to this album on and off for 11 years....still sounds fresh!

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