Bodies

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"Bodies" is a song by the Sex Pistols, from their 1977 album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols. The song tackles the subject of abortion with lyrics described as "some of the most uncompromising, gut-wrenching lyrics imaginable".


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She was a girl from Birmingham
She just had an abortion
She was a case of insanity
Her name was Pauline she lived in a tree

She was a no-one who killed her baby
She sent her letters from the country
She was an animal
She was a bloody disgrace

Body I'm not an animal
Mummy I'm not an abortion

Dragged on a table in a factory
Illegitimate place to be
In a packet in a lavatory
Die little baby screaming

Body screaming fucking bloody mess
It's not an animal it's an abortion

Body I'm not an animal
Body I'm not an abortion

Throbbing squirm, gurgling bloody mess
I'm not a discharge I'm not a loss in
Protein I'm not a throbbing squirm Ah!

F*ck this and f*ck that
F*ck it all and f*ck the fucking brat
She don't want to baby that looks like that
I don't want to baby that looks like that.

Body I'm not an animal
Body I'm not an abortion

Mummy! Ugh!

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The Sex Pistols

The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Although their initial career lasted just two and a half years, they were one of the most culturally influential acts in popular music. The band initiated the punk movement in the United Kingdom and inspired many later punk, post-punk and alternative rock musicians, while their clothing and hairstyles were a significant influence on the early punk image. The Sex Pistols' first line-up consisted of vocalist Johnny Rotten (born John Lydon), guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock, with Matlock replaced by Sid Vicious (born John Simon Ritchie) in early 1977. Under the management of Malcolm McLaren, they generated widespread media controversies bringing them to the… more »

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Written by: John Simon Beverly, Johnny Rotten, Paul Thomas Cook, Stephen Philip Jones

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Release Details
"Bodies" is a track from the only studio album of The Sex Pistols, "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols". The album was released in the United Kingdom on 28 October 1977 by Virgin Records.
Controversial Lyrics
The song is known for its highly controversial lyrics, focusing on the topic of abortion. This sparked significant protests and censorship attempts during the release era.
Explicit Lyrics
It was considered one of the most explicit songs of its time due to its graphic imagery and coarse language. The song contains words such as 'f***' which enhanced its scandalous reputation.
Real-life Inspiration
"Bodies" was inspired by an actual event in the life of lead singer Johnny Rotten (aka John Lydon). According to Lydon, a stalker sent him a series of letters describing her experience with an abortion, which served as the raw basis for the song.
Songwriting
Despite the explicit content, Lydon has characterized the track as neither pro-life nor pro-choice but merely "reportage" storytelling.
Backlash
Because of the raw and explicit nature of the song, it remains one of the least performed songs in the live repertoire of the Sex Pistols.
Social Impact
The song sparked a significant discussion on the nature of punk music and its role in challenging societal norms and taboos.
Style and Genre
"Bodies" is characterized by its aggressive and raucous sound, which epitomizes the early punk rock genre.
Commercial Performance
Despite its controversy, the album "Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols" that contained "Bodies" was a commercial success, ultimately reaching the number one spot on the UK Albums Chart.
Legacy
"Bodies" has had a lasting impact on punk rock culture and has been cited as an example of the genre's bold and rebellious nature.

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