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Sheela-Na-Gig by PJ Harvey
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A sheela na gig is a carving depicting a naked woman with an exaggerated vulva.
They are common architectural motifs. They can be found in Ireland as well as in Great Britain, where Harvey is from.
In the lyric, the narrator is a woman who’s trying desperately to catch the attention of a man by sh...
Sheela-Na-Gig Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I've been trying to show you over and over
Look at these, my child-bearing hips
Look at these, my ruby-red ruby lips
Look at these, my work strong-arms and
You've got to see my bottle full of charm
I lay it all at your feet
You turn around and say back to me
[Chorus]
He said
"Sheela-na-gig, sheela-na-gig
You exhibitionist
Sheela-na-gig, sheela-na-gig
You exhibitionist"
[Verse 2]
Gonna wash that man right out of my hair
Just like the first time, said he didn't care
Gonna wash that man right out of my hair
Heard it before, no more
Gonna wash that man right out of my hair
Turn the corner, another one there
Gonna wash that man right out of my hair
Heard it before
[Chorus]
He said
"Sheela-na-gig, sheela-na-gig
You exhibitionist
Sheela-na-gig, sheela-na-gig
You exhibitionist"
[Post-Chorus]
Put money in your idle hole
Put money in your idle hole
[Verse 3]
Gonna wash that man right out of my hair
Just like the first time, said he didn't care
Gonna wash that man right out of my hair
Heard it before, no more
Gonna take my hips to a man who cares
Turn the corner, another one there
Gonna take my hips to a man who cares
Heard it before
[Chorus]
He said
"Sheela-na-gig, sheela-na-gig
You exhibitionist
Sheela-na-gig, sheela-na-gig
You exhibitionist"
[Post-Chorus]
Put money in your idle hole
Put money in your idle hole
[Outro]
He said, "Wash your breasts, I don't want to be unclean"
He said, "Please take those dirty pillows away from me"
He said, "Wash your breasts, I don't want to be unclean"
He said, "Please take those dirty pillows away from me"
He said, "Wash your breasts, I don't want to be unclean"
He said, "Please take those dirty pillows away from me"
He said, "Wash your breasts, I don't want to be unclean"
He said "Please take those dirty pillows away from me"
Sheela-Na-Gig Q&A
Who wrote Sheela-Na-Gig's ?
Sheela-Na-Gig was written by PJ Harvey.
Who produced Sheela-Na-Gig's ?
Sheela-Na-Gig was produced by Howard “Head” Bullivant & PJ Harvey & Rob Ellis.
When did PJ Harvey release Sheela-Na-Gig?
PJ Harvey released Sheela-Na-Gig on Sat Feb 01 1992.