The song was written about Sharona Alperin, who was dating the leader of the band. She is now a real estate broker in Bel Air, CA.
The track gained some attention in 2005 when it appeared on the playlist of U.S. President George W. Bush's iPod.
My Sherona
The Knack Lyrics
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When you gonna give me some time, Sharona?
Hoo, you make my motor run, my motor run
Gun it comin' off of the line, Sharona
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, woo!
M-m-m-my Sharona
Come a little closer, huh, a-will ya, huh?
Close enough to look in my eyes, Sharona
Keepin' it a mystery, it gets to me
Runnin' down the length of my thigh, Sharona
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, woo!
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona (Yeah!)
When you gonna give to me, g-give to me
Is it just a matter of time, Sharona?
Is it d-d-destiny, d-destiny
Or is it just a game in my mind, Sharona?
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, woo!
M-m-m-m-m-m-m-my, my, my, aye-aye, woo!
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
Hoooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Hoooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Hoooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
The Knack's "My Sharona" is about a young woman that the singer has his eyes on. He wants her to give him some time and is turned on by her physically. The lyrics hint that she may be playing hard to get, which only further fuels the singer's desire for her. He seems to be asking if it is just a matter of time before they end up together, or if it's all in his head.
The song is notorious for its catchy melody and infectious chorus. It features a driving guitar riff by lead guitarist Berton Averre, and drummer Bruce Gary's drum fills became one of the song's most recognizable elements. The lyrics, despite their suggestive nature, are actually inspired by the lead singer's real-life girlfriend at the time, Sharona Alperin, who was 17 years old when he wrote the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoo, my little pretty one, my pretty one
When you gonna give me some time, Sharona?
Hey, my beautiful girl Sharona, when are you going to spend some time with me?
Hoo, you make my motor run, my motor run
Gun it comin' off of the line, Sharona
Sharona, you drive me crazy and get me moving fast.
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, woo!
I can never stop thinking about young and beautiful girls. I'm a bit of a pervert, but it turns me on.
M-m-m-my Sharona
Come a little closer, huh, a-will ya, huh?
Close enough to look in my eyes, Sharona
Keepin' it a mystery, it gets to me
Runnin' down the length of my thigh, Sharona
Sharona, I want you to come closer, close enough so I can see you clearly. Your mysterious nature and allure excites me and sends a shiver down my body.
When you gonna give to me, g-give to me
Is it just a matter of time, Sharona?
Is it d-d-destiny, d-destiny
Or is it just a game in my mind, Sharona?
Sharona, when will you finally be with me? Is it our destiny or just a game I'm playing in my head?
M-m-m-m-m-m-m-my, my, my, aye-aye, woo!
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
Hoooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Hoooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Hoooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
My Sharona, you are the only one that I think about, and I can't get you out of my head. I want you so bad that I can't even contain myself.
Contributed by Oliver A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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My Sharona (original lyrics)
Ooh, my little pretty one, my pretty one
When you gonna give me some time, Sharona
Ooh, you make my motor run, my motor run
Got it coming off o' the line, Sharona
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up, for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-my Sharona
Come a little closer, huh, a-will ya, huh?
Close enough to look in my eyes, Sharona
Keeping it a mystery, it gets to me
Running down the length of my thigh, Sharona
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up, for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
When you gonna give to me, a gift to me
Is it just a matter of time, Sharona?
Is it d-d-destiny, d-destiny
Or is it just a game in my mind, Sharona?
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up, for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-m-m-m-m-my, my, my, aye-aye, whoa!
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
Ooooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Ooooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
Ooooooo-ohhh, my Sharona
My Carona (Zombie Version)
Ooh, my little snotty one, my sneezy one
To tell the truth I feel fine, Carona
Ooh, you make my Fever run, my Fever run
Got it coming out o' China, Carona
Never gonna stop, mask it up, such a snotty time
I always pass it on, from the touch of the zombie kind
My, my, my, cough-cough, bleh!
M-m-m-my Carona
Please keep your distance now, you diseased monkey
So when did you wash your hands last? , Carona
It's a sneaky mystery, 'til it gets in me
Infecting my body and mind, Carona
Never gonna stop, mask it up, such a sneezy time
I always pass it on, for the touch of the zombie kind
My, my, my, cough-cough, bleh!
M-m-m-my Carona
Z-z-Zombie Carona
Please don't make me a zombie, a sick zombie
Is it just a matter of time, Carona?
Don't want to be a Zombie, a Zombie
Don't lock me up I'm feeling quite fine, Carona?
Never gonna stop, mask it up, such a sneezy time
I always pass it on, for the touch of the zombie kind
My, my, my, cough-cough, bleh!
M-m-m-m-m-m-m-my, my, my, Zom-bie, whoa!
M-m-m-my Carona
Z-z-Zombie Carona
M-m-m-my Carona
Z-z-Zombie Carona
Ooooooo-ohhh, Zombie Carona
Ooooooo-ohhh, my Carona
Ooooooo-ohhh, Zombie Carona
@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS
(Weird Al - My Bologna)
Ooh, my little hungry one, hungry one
Open up a package of My Bologna
Ooh, I think the toast is done, the toast is done
Top it with a little of My Bologna
Never gonna stop, eat it up
Such a tasty snack, I always eat too much
And throw up, but I'll soon be back
For my my my yi yi woo!
M-M-M-My Bologna
Spreadin' on the mustard now, a-show me how
Spread it on a little of this Bologna
Hopin' that we don't run out, don't run out
If we do, I'm sure that I'll miss bologna
Never gonna stop, eat it up
Such a tasty snack, I always eat too much
And throw up, but I'll soon be back
For my my my yi yi woo!
M-M-M-My Bologna
M-M-M-My Bologna, hey!
Goin' through the market now, market now
I'm the city's biggest bologna buyer
Walkin' down the shopping aisles, shopping aisles
Fillin' up my basket with Oscar Mayer
Never gonna stop, eat it up
Such a tasty snack, I always eat too much
And throw up, but I'll soon be back
For my my my yi yi woo!
M-M-M-M-M-M-M-
My, my, my, yi, yi, woo!
M-M-M-My Bologna
M-M-M-My Bologna
M-M-M-My Bologna
M-M-M-My Bologna!
@Atombender
This is the most infectious song of 2020 so far.
@raynovikpchevotszcheck5812
So it spreads widely worldwide haahahh
@Jesusexplains
Alex K. 🤣
@harrycooke6349
So cool seeing this band again 🍻😂
@harold_Shitmum
My carona!!
@JonathanBradysouth-africa
😁😁😁😁😁😬😂😂
@lanakrajcer
For everyone who's curious
Doug Fieger, 25 at the time (the singer) fell in love with a girl from a clothing store named Sharona Alperin, 17 at the time, but they were both in relationships at the time. He broke up with his girlfriend and went after Sharona. They were messing around, although she was still in a relationship. They started dating a while after he wrote a few songs for her; including My Sharona, That's What the Little Girls Do and (She's So) Selfish. They were together for 5 years, but broke up when alcoholism took over Doug. They remained friends. Sharona was with Doug during his last week, when he died of cancer.
Also, Doug stated he wrote My Sharona from a 14-year-old boy's perspective.
@ponraul1221
Lana Krajcer thx for the context
@davidrobinson9526
This version, or a previous version. Inquisitive minds want to know/scrap want for need, less intimidating nes pas?
@akiramenai4973
Less age difference than me and my wife. But I was 40 when we met, she's from Japan, I'm not being taken over by alcohol (though I enjoy music a hell of a lot more with it) and we've already been together more than twice as long.