Bodies
The Sex Pistols
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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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Written by: John Simon Beverly, Johnny Rotten, Paul Thomas Cook, Stephen Philip Jones
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10 facts about this song
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.
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Controversial LyricsThe 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.
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Explicit LyricsIt 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.
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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.
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SongwritingDespite the explicit content, Lydon has characterized the track as neither pro-life nor pro-choice but merely "reportage" storytelling.
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BacklashBecause 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.
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Social ImpactThe song sparked a significant discussion on the nature of punk music and its role in challenging societal norms and taboos.
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Style and Genre"Bodies" is characterized by its aggressive and raucous sound, which epitomizes the early punk rock genre.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite 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.
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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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