Hey Nonny Nonny
The Poxy Boggards Lyrics


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A pretty girl men fight for
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
Hey Nonny Nonny
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...
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny
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
Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny




Hey Nonny Nonny
Hey Nonny Nonny

Overall Meaning

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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