Hey Nonny Nonny
The Poxy Boggards Lyrics
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They′ve even started wars.
How pretty does she have to be
When she's down upon all fours?
I find the ones who aren′t so pretty
Are diamonds in the rough.
Cause pretty girls may look good
But the ugly know their stuff.
Just spend the night with Mabel.
I overcame my fears
By going to the Gock and Bulls
And drinking fifteen beers.
She'd do it all night long that girl
She never calls it quits
And her favorite way to please you
Is by rubbing with her...
Be they ugly or unsightly
Or just plain make you sick.
Every girl is pretty
With her lips wrapped 'round your...
Hey Nonny Nonny
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Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Hey Hey
Mad Hellen is from Bedlam
She sees fairies, ghosts, and spots.
Her face is worn and drizzled
And her hair is all in knots.
And when I get down off that ship
I run straight to her bed
′Cause crazy girls do crazy things
Whilst giving you some...
Be they ugly or unsightly
Or just plain make you sick.
Every girl is pretty
With her lips wrapped ′round your...
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Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Hey Hey
Well Clair is such a scrawny girl
As short as she is thin
With buck teeth and a lazy eye
And warts upon her chin.
But when she gets a man in bed
She'll toss him like a rock
It′s like the devil takes her
When she's gnawing on my...
Be they ugly or unsightly
Or just plain make you sick.
Every girl is pretty
With her lips wrapped ′round your...
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Hey Hey
Well Madge is not a pretty one
She frightens all the boys.
But if they'd only knew about
The techniques she employs.
She′ll swirl and twirl and spin you
Then point it at her bum.
Then grin that toothless smile
While she's gargling your...
Be they ugly or unsightly
Or just plain make you sick.
Every girl is pretty
With her lips wrapped 'round your...
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Hey Hey
There′s Gertie from Newcastle
Who smells like fish and beer.
She′s got one brow across her head
And a cyst upon her rear.
But once you get to know her
You'll really love that lass.
For when she goes to work
She′ll suck the bed sheets through your...
Be they ugly or unsightly
Or just plain make you sick.
Every girl is pretty
With her lips wrapped 'round your...
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Hey Hey
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The Poxy Boggards' song "Hey Nonny Nonny" is a humorous take on the idea of pretty girls and the common perception that men will fight for them, even starting wars just to have them. The lyrics explore the idea of how pretty a girl has to be to capture a man's attention, with the suggestion that the ones who aren't conventionally attractive could be more skilled in certain areas. The chorus emphasizes the point that no matter what a girl looks like, she is "pretty" when she is satisfying a man's desires.
The song goes on to list several examples of these "pretty" girls, including Mabel who is able to please a man all night long and Mad Hellen who sees fairies, ghosts, and spots. The verses describe the different physical flaws of the girls, from warts to cysts, to emphasize the idea that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that it's not just about what you see on the surface. The lyrics are lighthearted and humorous, making fun of the stereotypes of male desire and female beauty.
Overall, "Hey Nonny Nonny" is a satirical song that pokes fun at social conventions regarding beauty and sexuality. It encourages listeners to look beyond surface appearances and appreciate people for who they are, rather than just how they look.
Line by Line Meaning
A pretty girl men fight for
Men have gone to war over a beautiful woman
They've even started wars.
Wars have been initiated because of a woman's beauty
How pretty does she have to be
What level of attractiveness must a woman attain
When she's down upon all fours?
To what extent must she submit to be considered beautiful
I find the ones who aren't so pretty
Less attractive women are actually more valuable
Are diamonds in the rough.
Their true worth is hidden and undiscovered
Cause pretty girls may look good
Beautiful women may be pleasing to the eye
But the ugly know their stuff.
Less-attractive women have greater skills and abilities
Just spend the night with Mabel.
To overcome fears, spend an evening with a woman named Mabel
I overcame my fears
I was able to conquer my anxieties
By going to the Gock and Bulls
By visiting a specific place
And drinking fifteen beers.
By consuming a large amount of alcoholic beverages
She'd do it all night long that girl
Mabel is eager and persistent in her sexual pursuits
She never calls it quits
She doesn't stop until she is satisfied
And her favorite way to please you
Mabel's preferred method of sexual gratification
Is by rubbing with her...
Involves a specific action that is not explicitly stated
Be they ugly or unsightly
Regardless of a woman's looks
Or just plain make you sick.
Even if you find them unappealing
Every girl is pretty
Each woman has her own beauty
With her lips wrapped 'round your...
While engaged in specific sexual acts
Hey Nonny Nonny
A nonsensical phrase used for emphasis
Hey Hey Hey
Another nonsensical phrase used for emphasis
Mad Hellen is from Bedlam
Mad Hellen is from an insane asylum
She sees fairies, ghosts, and spots.
Hellen experiences hallucinations and delusions
Her face is worn and drizzled
Her face shows signs of aging and weariness
And her hair is all in knots.
Her hair is tangled and unkempt
And when I get down off that ship
After completing a voyage
I run straight to her bed
He goes to be with Mad Hellen
'Cause crazy girls do crazy things
Mad Hellen's behavior is unpredictable and wild
Whilst giving you some...
During sexual activity
Well Clair is such a scrawny girl
Clair is thin and unimpressive
As short as she is thin
As small in height as she is in weight
With buck teeth and a lazy eye
Her teeth protrude and one eye appears unfocused
And warts upon her chin.
Bumps are visible on her chin
But when she gets a man in bed
Despite her unappealing looks, she is skilled in bed
She'll toss him like a rock
Clair is enthusiastic and energetic during sex
It's like the devil takes her
She becomes possessed with sexual energy
When she's gnawing on my...
While engaged in specific sexual acts
Well Madge is not a pretty one
Madge is unattractive
She frightens all the boys.
Boys are scared of her
But if they'd only knew about
If they were aware of
The techniques she employs.
Madge is skilled in a specific area
She'll swirl and twirl and spin you
Her sexual techniques are varied and unique
Then point it at her bum.
Madge enjoys anal sex
Then grin that toothless smile
Madge has missing teeth but is still happy
While she's gargling your...
During a particular sexual act
There's Gertie from Newcastle
Gertie is from Newcastle
Who smells like fish and beer.
Gertie has an unpleasant odor
She's got one brow across her head
Gertie has a unibrow
And a cyst upon her rear.
There is a growth on her buttocks
But once you get to know her
After spending time with Gertie
You'll really love that lass.
She becomes more appealing after you get to know her
For when she goes to work
During sexual activity
She'll suck the bed sheets through your...
Gertie is proficient in a particular act of oral sex
Writer(s): Jon Enge, Stuart Venable
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