DR. HOOK
- Penicillin Penny Lyrics / with translationsPenicillin Penny
SHE'S THE OUEEN OF THE SUNSET STRIP
IF SHE EVER GIVES YOU
ANY THEN YOU BETTER SEE YOUR DOCTOR REAL QUICK
FROM THE BACK SEAT OF CADILLAC CARS
TO THE FLOORS OF MEN'S ROOM BARS
SHE'S Penicillin Penny
AND HER FUTURE'S WRITTEN IN THE STARS.
SHE'S Penicillin Penny
AND EVER SINCE THE DAY SHE CAME
THEY SAY SHE'S HAD ON MANY
SHE GIVES THEM NUMBERS NOT NAMES
I ALWAYS CALL HER HON'
BUT SHE CALLS ME One Thousand and One
AND Penicillin Penny
STARTS TO BOGGIE WHEN THE DAY IS DONE.
SHE'S Penicillin Penny
AND IF YOU EVER SEE HER PASSIN' THROUGH
BETTER RUN INTO YOUR HOUSE
BEFORE SHE STOPS AND LAYS A LITTLE ON YOU
'CAUSE IF YOU EVER LET HER IN YOUR DOOR
IT TAKES 20 MILLION UNITS OR MORE
TO CURE THE LOVE THAT
Penicillin Penny'S GONNA LAY ON YOU.
SHE'S THE OUEEN OF THE SUNSET STRIP
IF SHE EVER GIVES YOU
ANY THEN YOU BETTER SEE YOUR DOCTOR REAL QUICK
FROM THE BACK SEAT OF CADILLAC CARS
TO THE FLOORS OF MEN'S ROOM BARS
SHE'S Penicillin Penny
AND HER FUTURE'S WRITTEN IN THE STARS.
SHE'S Penicillin Penny
AND EVER SINCE THE DAY SHE CAME
THEY SAY SHE'S HAD ON MANY
SHE GIVES THEM NUMBERS NOT NAMES
I ALWAYS CALL HER HON'
AND Penicillin Penny
STARTS TO BOGGIE WHEN THE DAY IS DONE.
SHE'S Penicillin Penny
AND IF YOU EVER SEE HER PASSIN' THROUGH
BETTER RUN INTO YOUR HOUSE
BEFORE SHE STOPS AND LAYS A LITTLE ON YOU
'CAUSE IF YOU EVER LET HER IN YOUR DOOR
IT TAKES 20 MILLION UNITS OR MORE
TO CURE THE LOVE THAT
Penicillin Penny'S GONNA LAY ON YOU.
Facts about Penicillin Penny
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Penicillin Penny is written by Shel Silverstein.
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It is first released in 1976 as part of Dr. Hook's album "Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show Revisited" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we think about the meaning behind each verse, in "Penicillin Penny," Dr. Hook narrates the life of a lady who goes by the name of Penicillin Penny, metaphorically likened to penicillin, the drug. She is shown as a person who brings temporary relief or joy, but in the case of overdose, can be detrimental. The song moves back and forth with the notion of her being a remedy for isolation or boredom, but also points out the perils of getting too close to her, associating her 'doses' with the effects of getting emotionally attached to someone who is not necessarily good for you. The "Penicillin penny" lyrics mainly talk about love, joy, celebration, party, and passion. However, the song also emphasizes the seductive nature of love and the inevitability of paying for it. The lyrics are rife with sexual references and hints of suggestive content, especially in the case of relationships and health aspects, which might not be appropriate for children below 13 years. The use of terms such as 'claps' and the need for medical attention imply a theme of maturity that requires parental discretion.
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Penicillin Penny falls under the genre Pop.
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Penicillin Penny song length is 2 minutes and 50 seconds.
Who wrote Penicillin Penny lyrics?
Penicillin Penny is written by Shel Silverstein.
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When was Penicillin Penny released?
It is first released in 1976 as part of Dr. Hook's album "Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show Revisited" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Penicillin Penny lyrics?
When we think about the meaning behind each verse, in "Penicillin Penny," Dr. Hook narrates the life of a lady who goes by the name of Penicillin Penny, metaphorically likened to penicillin, the drug. She is shown as a person who brings temporary relief or joy, but in the case of overdose, can be detrimental. The song moves back and forth with the notion of her being a remedy for isolation or boredom, but also points out the perils of getting too close to her, associating her 'doses' with the effects of getting emotionally attached to someone who is not necessarily good for you. The "Penicillin penny" lyrics mainly talk about love, joy, celebration, party, and passion. However, the song also emphasizes the seductive nature of love and the inevitability of paying for it. The lyrics are rife with sexual references and hints of suggestive content, especially in the case of relationships and health aspects, which might not be appropriate for children below 13 years. The use of terms such as 'claps' and the need for medical attention imply a theme of maturity that requires parental discretion.
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Which genre is Penicillin Penny?
Penicillin Penny falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Penicillin Penny?
Penicillin Penny song length is 2 minutes and 50 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by musixmatch2Songwriter(s): Shel Silverstein
Record Label(s): 1972, 1973, 1976 SONYBMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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