Bony Moronie
Yoko Ono · Other Songs - Yoko Ono
Oh!
I got a girl named bony moronie,
She's as skinny as a stick of macoroni.
Got to see her rock and roll with her blue jeans on,
She's not very fat, just skin and bone.
Huh!
Well, now I love her and she loves me,
Oh, how happy now we're gonna be,
Making love underneath the apple tree, oh!
Well, I told her mama and her papa, too,
Just exactly what I'm gonna do.
We're gonna get married on a night in june,
Rock and roll by the light of the silvery moon.
Well, yeah!
Well, now I love her and she loves me,
Oh, how happy now we're gonna be,
Making love underneath the apple tree, hey!
Huh! hey, hey, hey!
Well, she's my one and only, she's my hearts desire.
She's a real upsetter, she's a real live wire.
Ev'rybody's watching when my baby walks by,
She's so good looking, really catches the eye.
Huh! oh!
Yes!
Let 'em in!
Well, now I love her, she loves me,
Oh, how happy now we're gonna be,
Making love underneath the apple tree.
Yeh, yeh, underneath the apple!
Making love, yeh!
Making love!
Making love, harder!
Harder!
Harder!
Harder!
Oh, baby!
Bony Moronie
Yoko Ono's "Bony Moronie" stands as a defining piece of her solo career, released in 1983. The track exemplifies her pioneering approach to conceptual art and music, blending spoken word with ambient textures to explore themes of peace and social responsibility. Often associated with her broader body of work on peace and anti-nuclear activism, the song reflects the era's countercultural spirit while maintaining her signature minimalist aesthetic. As a solo release, it highlights her evolution beyond her partnership with John Lennon, establishing her as a distinct and influential voice in art music. The recording remains a significant example of her ability to merge political messaging with atmospheric soundscapes, influencing generations of artists who prioritize conceptual depth over traditional song structures.