After putting out an underground EP, "A Fraction of a Second," the Mongols decided to have their self-produced album distributed by the major label VIVA Records. The result is a thirteen-track album called "Buddha's Pest" (tracks are: "Keeper," "Bulakbol," "Bakit Nga Ba?," "Pony," "Teka Muna," "Candy Flip," "Heroine," "Wig Out," "It's Over," "Irish Spring," "Odd Even," "Your Bushido" plus an instrumental album filler).
Pony
The Mongols Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
She says she wants to walk
Right by the side of the road
Faces cars and trucks and vans
and trucks and vans
and trucks and vans
Flashes them her most hopeful V-sign
We all deserve a little bit more
a little bit
Pony she says
She's got no place to go
Knows no friends and knows no foes
Crashes to the heart of you
with pots and pans
with pots and pans
Flushes down a tablet for her sorrow
We all deserve a little bit more
We all deserve a little bit more
We all deserve a little bit more
We all deserve just a little bit more
a little bit more
Pony knows as Pony goes
Pony she says
She wants to see the show
Laughs at my joke and buys some coke
Reveals to me the history
of girls and bands
of girls and bands
Changes her sheets for tomorrow
We all deserve a little bit more
We all deserve a little bit more
We all deserve a little bit more
We all deserve just a little bit more
a little bit more
The Mongols's song "Pony" tells the story of a girl named Pony who wanders aimlessly on the side of the road. She is a lost and lonely soul who has no place to go and no friends or foes. Despite her difficult circumstances, Pony flashes hopeful V-signs to passing cars and trucks, hoping for a little bit more kindness and understanding in this world.
Pony's despair is palpable, as she crashes into the heart of the listener with her pots and pans, and flushes down a tablet for her sorrow. But even in her darkest moments, Pony longs for a little bit more in life - a little bit more love, a little bit more laughter, and a little bit more understanding. When she meets the singer of the story, Pony reveals the history of girls and bands and changes her sheets for tomorrow, as if hoping for a brighter future.
The lyrics of "Pony" speak to the universal human desire for connection and understanding, and the need for empathy and compassion in a world that can be cold and unfeeling. The song is a poignant reminder that even the most vulnerable and marginalized people in society deserve a little bit more love and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Pony she says
The singer believes that someone, referred to as Pony, is making a statement or request.
She says she wants to walk
Pony wants to physically walk alongside the road.
Right by the side of the road
Pony wants to walk beside the road, exposing herself to vehicles passing by.
Faces cars and trucks and vans
Pony is directly confronted with the sight of vehicles driving by.
and trucks and vans
More vehicles pass Pony by as she walks.
and trucks and vans
Even more vehicles pass Pony by as she continues to walk.
Flashes them her most hopeful V-sign
Pony displays a hand gesture in which the index and middle fingers are raised, hoping to elicit a positive response from the drivers.
We all deserve a little bit more
The artist believes that everyone deserves a greater amount or quality of something.
We all deserve a little bit more
The artist reiterates the idea that everyone deserves more.
a little bit
The amount of improvement that everyone deserves is not large, but rather small or incremental.
Pony she says
The singer references Pony again, indicating that she is still the focus of the song.
She's got no place to go
Pony has nowhere in particular to travel.
Knows no friends and knows no foes
Pony does not have any close acquaintances or enemies.
Crashes to the heart of you
Pony deeply affects the listener in some way.
with pots and pans
Pony uses makeshift percussion instruments to achieve this effect.
with pots and pans
Pony continues to create music with her improvised instruments.
Flushes down a tablet for her sorrow
Pony takes medication, likely for some emotional or mental distress.
We all deserve a little bit more
The singer reminds the listener that they still deserve more.
We all deserve a little bit more
The singer again emphasizes the idea that everyone deserves greater things.
We all deserve a little bit more
The artist continues to assert that everyone deserves more.
We all deserve just a little bit more
The artist is specific that the increase that everyone deserves is only slight.
a little bit more
The artist is again emphasizing that everyone deserves only a small increase in something.
Pony knows as Pony goes
The singer believes that Pony is very self-aware and in touch with herself.
Pony she says
The artist continues to reference Pony as the central figure of the song.
She wants to see the show
Pony desires to view some kind of performance or event.
Laughs at my joke and buys some coke
Pony finds a joke to be humorous and purchases illegal drugs.
Reveals to me the history
Pony shares details of the past with the singer.
of girls and bands
Pony specifically shares the history of female musicians.
of girls and bands
Pony continues to discuss the history of female musicians.
Changes her sheets for tomorrow
Pony prepares for the next day by changing her bedding.
We all deserve a little bit more
The singer is still convinced that everyone needs to receive more in life.
We all deserve a little bit more
The artist reiterates the idea that everyone deserves more.
We all deserve a little bit more
The artist continues to assert that everyone deserves greater things.
We all deserve just a little bit more
The artist reminds the listener that the increase everyone deserves is only slight.
a little bit more
The singer emphasizes once again that everyone deserves a small increase in something.
Contributed by Katherine J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.