Introduction
“She Bop” is a song by American singer Cyndi Lauper. It was released as the third single from her debut studio album, “She’s So Unusual”, in 1984. The song was written by Lauper, Gary Corbett, Rick Chertoff, and Stephen Broughton Lunt. “She Bop” is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates female sexuality and masturbation.
Verse 1
We-hell-I see them every night in tight blue jeans
In the pages of a blue boy magazine
Hey I’ve been thinking of a new sensation
I’m picking up good vibrations
She bop-he bop-a-we bop
I bop-you bop-a-they bop
The first verse of “She Bop” describes the protagonist’s fascination with men in tight blue jeans, as well as her interest in exploring new sensations. The use of the phrase “good vibrations” is a nod to the famous Beach Boys song of the same name.
Chorus
I bop, you bop, and they bop
And I bop, you bop, and they bop
And we bop, and we bop, and we bop, and we bop
The chorus of “She Bop” is a playful celebration of sexuality and the act of masturbation. The repetition of the phrase “I bop, you bop, and they bop” emphasizes the universal nature of sexual desire.
Verse 2
I hope he will understand
She bop-he bop-a-we bop
I bop-you bop-a-they bop
See-I’m youthfulist and dangerous
I’m gonna get that boy
She bop-he bop-a-we bop
I bop-you bop-a-they bop
The second verse of “She Bop” describes the protagonist’s desire to explore her sexuality without shame or guilt. She hopes that her partner will understand and accept her desires. The use of the phrase “youthfulist and dangerous” emphasizes the rebellious nature of the song.
Chorus
I bop, you bop, and they bop
And I bop, you bop, and they bop
And we bop, and we bop, and we bop, and we bop
The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the universal nature of sexual desire and pleasure.
Bridge
Hey, hey they say I better get a chaperone
Because I can’t stop messin’ with the danger zone
No, I won’t worry, and I won’t fret
Ain’t no law against it yet
The bridge of “She Bop” acknowledges the societal pressure to conform to traditional gender roles and sexual norms. The protagonist refuses to worry or fret about her desires, emphasizing the importance of individual choice and agency.
Chorus
I bop, you bop, and they bop
And I bop, you bop, and they bop
And we bop, and we bop, and we bop, and we bop
The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the universal nature of sexual desire and pleasure.
Conclusion
“She Bop” is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates female sexuality and masturbation. Cyndi Lauper’s playful lyrics and catchy melody have made it a classic of the 1980s pop genre. The song’s message of sexual liberation and individual choice continues to resonate with audiences today.
