Oh Bondage Up Yours!
X-Ray Spex
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Some people think little girls should be seen and not heard But I think "oh bondage, up yours!" One-two-three-four! Bind me, tie me, chain me to the wall I wanna be a slave to you all Oh bondage, up yours Oh bondage, no more Oh bondage, up yours Oh bondage, no more Chain-store chainsmoke, I consume you all Chain-gang chainmail, I don't think at all Oh bondage, up yours Oh bondage, no more Oh bondage, up yours Oh bondage, no more Thrash, me crush me, beat me till I fall I wanna be a victim for you all Oh bondage, up yours Oh bondage, no more Oh bondage, up yours Oh bondage, no more Bind me, tie me, chain me to the wall I wanna be a slave to you all Oh bondage, up yours Oh bondage, no more Oh bondage, up yours Oh bondage, no more Bind me, tie me, chain me to the wall I wanna be a slave to you all Oh bondage, up yours Oh bondage, no more Oh bondage, up yours Oh bondage, no more Oh bondage, up yours Oh bondage, no more!
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Oh Bondage Up Yours!" by X-Ray Spex is categorized as Punk Rock, a music genre that emerged in the 1970s.
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Release DateThis song was first released in 1977 in the UK.
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Band CompositionX-Ray Spex was known for its unique band composition. It included a saxophonist which was not common in punk bands of the time.
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Women Empowerment"Oh Bondage Up Yours!" is considered a feminist anthem. The lyrics deal with women empowerment, resisting societal pressures, and challenging the status quo.
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Lead SingerThe song is performed by Polystyrene (real name Marianne Joan Elliott-Said), one of the few women of color in the punk movement during the 70s. She was known for her flamboyant appearance and powerful voice.
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Introductory MonologueThe song starts with a spoken-word introduction: "Some people think little girls should be seen and not heard. But I think: 'Oh bondage, up yours!'"
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Debut Single"Oh Bondage Up Yours!" was the debut single of X-Ray Spex.
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Specs' AestheticThe band's aesthetic can be seen in the song's title, which parodies sensationalist tabloid headlines, a common theme in punk rock music of the era.
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Live PerformanceThe song was first performed live at the Roxy club in London, a popular venue for punk bands in the 70s.
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Later Influence"Oh Bondage Up Yours!" influenced many alternative and indie bands in the following decades. Bands like Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney have expressed admiration for the song and its impact on the Riot Grrrl movement.
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Album InclusionAlthough it wasn't included on their debut album "Germfree Adolescents," it's commonly featured on reissues and compilations.
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