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Roulette Records label R(mono)/SR(stereo)-25336
Hanky Panky
Tommy James & The Shondells Lyrics
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Yeah, my baby does the hanky panky
My baby does the hanky panky
My baby does the hanky panky
Hey, my baby does the hanky panky
My baby does the hanky panky (yeah)
Yeah, my baby does the hanky panky
My baby does the hanky panky
Hey, my baby does the hanky panky
I saw her walking on down the line (yeah)
You know I saw her for the very first time
A pretty little girl standing all alone
Hey baby, baby, can I take you home?
I never saw her, never really saw her (oh, yeah)
My baby does the hanky panky
Yeah, my baby does the hanky panky
My baby does the hanky panky
My baby does the hanky panky
My baby does the hanky panky
Ah, let's move it out, let's go
(Wooh-hoo, woo)
Oh, yeah
(Woo, yeah)
I saw her walking on down the line (yeah)
You know I saw her for the very first time
A pretty little girl standing all alone
Hey baby, baby, can I take you home?
I never saw her, never really saw her
Okay, we're low on time, hold on
Hey, my baby does the hanky panky
Yeah, my baby does the hanky panky
My baby does the hanky panky
My baby does the hanky panky
My baby does the hanky panky
Let's knock 'em dead one time, let's go
Yeah, my baby does the hanky panky
My baby does the hanky panky
Yeah, my baby does the hanky panky
The lyrics to Tommy James And The Shondells's song "Hanky Panky" center around the singer's admiration for a pretty girl he saw walking on down the line. He claims to have never seen her before, but he is smitten and immediately wants to take her home. The repeated refrain "my baby does the hanky panky" seems to refer to the irresistible way the girl moves, which captivates the singer and makes him want to dance with her. The song is upbeat and full of energy, with a catchy melody that encourages listeners to dance along.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hanky Panky" are fairly straightforward and simple, focusing on the singer's immediate attraction to a girl he sees for the first time. The repeated refrain serves as a sort of shorthand for the intense, almost primal attraction that the girl inspires in him. While the song doesn't delve deeply into any themes or topics beyond the initial attraction, it captures the excitement and energy of young love and the thrill of the chase. The lyrics also reflect the playful, lighthearted tone of the accompanying music, which serves as a perfect dance track.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby does the hanky panky
My partner likes to engage in sexual playfulness
Yeah, my baby does the hanky panky
Indeed, my partner enjoys this activity
Hey, my baby does the hanky panky
Listen up, my partner engages in sexual playfulness
I saw her walking on down the line (yeah)
I spotted her walking along the street
You know I saw her for the very first time
I saw her for the first time ever
A pretty little girl standing all alone
A beautiful young lady standing by herself
Hey baby, baby, can I take you home?
Excuse me miss, would you like to come home with me?
I never saw her, never really saw her (oh, yeah)
I didn't previously know the woman existed
Ah, let's move it out, let's go
Come on, let's get moving
(Wooh-hoo, woo)
Oh, yeah
Expressing excitement
(Woo, yeah)
Okay, we're low on time, hold on
We're running out of time, wait a moment
Let's knock 'em dead one time, let's go
Let's impress them, one time, let's do this
Yeah, my baby does the hanky panky
Indeed, my partner enjoys engaging in sexual playfulness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry
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@ervabendroth5659
I'm 61 and I had this on vinyl. Memories galore
@leebass4833
I’m 58 years old and me and my dad had this album ❤
@PattyT-xl1zv
I used this song as exercise time for my 3 yf olds in daycare! They could dance and loved the song! Patty 1957
@andrewl8524
This song has been in my head for about 30 years.
@jl2937
yep. I heard that
@patcola7335
Got more of a 50s feel to it.
@DavidBrown-xf9pk
55 years ago. First time
@andrewl8524
Other songs stuck in my head for eternity:
1. Jurassic Park Theme Song
2. Ding Fries are Done by Peter Griffin of Family Guy (A play on words of Carol of the Bells)
3. My Sharona
4. Where have all the Cowboys Gone
...and so many others
@hii-rr9uj
me too and i’m only 15
@BrianLarmay
Back in the 70s my mom played this at one of my bday parties. My friends and I made paper guitars and jammed this one out pretty hard jumping on and off the furniture going abso nuts lip syncing this shizzle!
Awesome memory!!!
Id do it all over again straight up:D