Medical Love Song

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About Medical Love Song

"Medical Love Song" is a Monty Python comedy song composed by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, with lyrics co-written by Graham Chapman. It features on Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album from 1980, and is also included on the CD Monty Python Sings. The song consists of a long list of sexually transmitted diseases contracted during a "lovely night in June" and their unpleasant effects on the body, using medical terminology provided by Graham Chapman who was a qualified doctor. The song was featured as an animated number in A Liar's Autobiography, during the end credits. 


Year:
1989
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Inflammation of the foreskin
Reminds me of your smile
I've had ballanital chancroids
For quite a little while

I gave my heart to NSU
That lovely night in June
I ache for you my darling
And I hope you get well soon.

My penile warts, your herpes
My syphilitic sores
Your moenelial infection
How I miss you more and more

You dobie's itch, my scrumpox
Our lovely gonorrhea
At least we both were lying
When we said that we were clear

Our syphilitic kisses
Sealed the secret of our tryst
You gave me scrotal pustules 
With a quick flickof your wrist

Your trichovaginitis 
Sent shivers down my spine
I got snail tracks in my anus
When your spirochetes met mine.

Gonococcal urethritis, streptococcal ballinitis,
Meningo myelitis, diplococcal cephalitis,
Epididimitis, interstitial keratitis,
Syphalitic choroiditis, and anterior you-ve-I-tis.

My clapped out genetalia
Is not so bad for me
As the complete and utter failure
Every time I try to pee.

My doctor says my buboes
Are the worst he's ever seen
My scrotum's painted orange
And my balls are turning green.

My heart is very tender
Though my parts are awful raw
You might have been infected
But you never were a bore

I'm dying of your love my love
I'm your spirochaetal clown
I've left my body to science
But I'm afraid they've turned it down.

Gonococcal urethritis, streptococcal ballinitis,
Meningo myelitis, diplococcal cephalitis,
Epididimitis, interstitial keratitis,
Syphalitic choroiditis, and anterior you-ve-I-tis.

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Written by: ERIC IDLE, JOHN DU PREZ, GRAHAM CHAPMAN

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11 facts about this song

Artists
"Medical Love Song" is a track by Monty Python, a British surreal comedy group. Surprisingly, the group is known more for their television, film, and stage productions than for their music.
Song Theme
The song is unique as compared to traditional love songs because it uses medical terminology and diseases to express love. It's a mordant take on romantic affection, showcasing the group’s signature for mixing intellect with silliness.
Release Information
Although Monty Python's music never made it into the mainstream charts, "Medical Love Song", along with other tracks, was released in 1980 in their album "Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album". It was their final album with new material on Charisma Records.
Multiple Versions
There are actually two versions of "Medical Love Song" - the album version and the version from Monty Python Live (Mostly). The latter version includes additional verse likely tailored for the live audience.
Song Composition
The song is co-written by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, and Eric Idle, members of Monty Python. Cleese and Chapman, known for writing together, often came up with many of the group’s darkest and most absurd songs and sketches.
Deep Dive into Dark Humor
In the song, the narrator lists several sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a romantic tone. This is a typical Monty Python approach, infusing controversial and unexpected subjects into their work.
Pop Culture Reference
The song is often used in discussions and commentaries about unusual love songs and the use of dark humor in music. It holds a deep-rooted place in pop culture due to Monty Python’s immense popularity and influence.
Use in Monty Python Live Shows
"Medical Love Song" has been performed in several Monty Python live shows, often well-received by audiences due to its clever lyrics and outrageous theme.
Connection to Professional Background
Before becoming a comedian, Graham Chapman was a medical student. This background possibly influenced the detailed medical jargon used in the song's lyrics.
The Notable Absence
Interestingly, John Cleese did not partake in the original recording of this song. However, he was involved in its live performances.
Humorous Dedication
In Monty Python's live shows, the song is humorously dedicated to “all those in Perivale”, referring to a place within Greater London. It's a random dedication that adds to the group’s distinctive sense of humor.

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