My Sharona
by The Knack
What is “My Sharona” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “My Sharona” by The Knack is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
My Sharona' by The Knack captures the raw energy and intensity of youthful desire, centered on an infatuation with a captivating young woman named Sharona.
So… what’s this song really about?
My Sharona' delves into the turbulent world of adolescent attraction and obsession. The song is articulated through a pulsating rock beat, reflecting the urgency and fervor of young love. The lyrics oscillate between admiration for Sharona and a deep, consuming need that borders on obsession. This theme resonates as a universal aspect of the teenage experience, where emotional and sexual discoveries are intense and all-enveloping. The song cleverly uses a blend of direct appeals and rhetorical questions to Sharona, underscoring the one-sided nature of this infatuation and the internal conflict it creates. The repetitive chorus, pulsing with energy, reinforces the ongoing and relentless nature of the protagonist's feelings, encapsulating a moment in life where everything feels immediate and immensely important.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who wrote 'My Sharona'?
Doug Fieger and Berton Averre of The Knack wrote 'My Sharona'.
Q: What inspired the song 'My Sharona'?
The song was inspired by Doug Fieger's real-life relationship with Sharona Alperin, who he met when she was 17 and he was 25.
Lyrics to “My Sharona”
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[Bridge]
[Verse 3]
When you gonna give to me, g-give to me?
Is it just a matter of time, Sharona?
Is it j-just destiny, d-destiny
Or is it just a game in my mind, Sharona?
[Chorus]
Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind
I always get it up for the touch of the younger kind
My, my, my, I, yi, woo!
M-m-m-my my my, I, yi, woo!
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
M-m-m-my Sharona
[Outro - Instrumental Bridge]
Oooooh, my Sharona
Oooooh, my Sharona
Oooooh, my Sharona