Innocent, Blue-eyed Kinky Sex
Ah, lyrics in the Top 40 of the early 70s rarely get as blatantly sexual as "Brand New Key" by Melanie.
At first, I passed this novelty record off as fluff, fairly cheeky for a 13-year-old who embraced "Sugar Sugar" as prime musicianship, eh? However, that attitude changed when I overheard my mother and her sister giggling together over the lyrics while pretending faux indignation. So, I gave it another listen and the flashbulb went off in my head, although comprehending the "all around the world" euphemism took another few years.
and later:
At first, I passed this novelty record off as fluff, fairly cheeky for a 13-year-old who embraced "Sugar Sugar" as prime musicianship, eh? However, that attitude changed when I overheard my mother and her sister giggling together over the lyrics while pretending faux indignation. So, I gave it another listen and the flashbulb went off in my head, although comprehending the "all around the world" euphemism took another few years.
It almost seems like you're avoiding me.
I'm okay alone, but you got something I need.
Well, I got a brand new pair of roller skates;
You got a brand new key.
and later:
I ride my bike, I roller skate, don't drive no car.
Don't go too fast, but I go pretty far.
For somebody who don't drive,
I been all around the world.
Some people say, I done all right for a girl.
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In fact, I'm sure there are many folks in the world who would think I must be gay for even pausing to note the soundtrack in such a scene, but whatever!