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36-24-36 are the measurements of an idealized woman. 36 inch bust, 24 inch waist, 36 inch hips. This song is about liking a girl for her body, as he states it isn’t “her personality”. He seems aware of the sexism inherent to this, as he states he “ain’t proud”. But he just wants “lots of pretty chic...
36-24-36!
See a girl walkin' down the street, just the kind of girl that I'd like to meet
It ain't her hair, her clothes, her feet -- somethin' much more discreet
Now I ain't loud, baby, I ain't proud -- I just want what I'm not allowed
Movin' on up and I help myself to do a world of good for my mental health
36-24-36 -- something's broken that needs to be fixed
I don't know how to tell you this
But I'm getting bored and I need some kicks like 36-24-36
Man, oh, man, oh, man, oh, man -- I got a red hot plan if you understand
Cannot fail, it's plain to see -- I'm havin' fun and makin' money
I know this summer's gonna be the best if I don't die from lack of rest
Experience what my daddy said, that's what I got, just like he said
36-24-36 -- something was broke but I got it fixed
I don't know if I should tell you this
But I was gettin' bored and I got my kicks like 36-24-36
Something's special 'bout her personality
Something's special 'bout her psysiology
36-24-36 -- I want lots of pretty chicks
36-24-36 -- I want lots of pretty chicks
36-24-36 -- I want lots of pretty chicks
36-24-36 -- I want lots of...
36-24-36 was written by Gordon Gano.
36-24-36 was produced by Violent Femmes.
Violent Femmes released 36-24-36 on Tue Sep 14 1993.