Wooly Bully

The song 'Wooly Bully' by Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs is a classic example of 1960s rock and roll with a garage band flavor. The lyrics are playful and somewhat nonsensical, featuring a conversation between two characters, Matty and Hatty, about a creature with 'two big horns and a wooly jaw.' The term 'wooly bully' itself doesn't have a clear definition, which adds to the song's quirky charm. The song's catchy chorus and simple, repetitive structure made it a hit, encouraging listeners to sing and dance along without overthinking the meaning.

The phrase 'Let's not be L-seven' is a standout line in the song. 'L-seven' was 1960s slang for someone who is square or uncool—literally, the shape 'L' and '7' put together form a square. Hatty's advice to Matty to 'come and learn to dance' is a metaphor for breaking out of conformity and enjoying oneself. The song suggests that dancing, or embracing the new and different (represented by the 'wooly bully'), is preferable to being stuck in rigid, conventional ways.

The final verse, where Matty tells Hatty that 'that's the thing to do, get you someone really to pull the wool with you,' implies finding a partner to join in on the fun and perhaps to be a bit mischievous ('pull the wool' can mean to deceive). The song encapsulates the spirit of the 60s, a time when youth culture was all about challenging the status quo and embracing a more free-spirited and expressive way of life.