Lady Godiva
Lady Godiva - meaning Summary
Public Exposure and Private Safety
The speaker addresses the legendary Lady Godiva, observing that her naked public ride has made her vulnerable rather than seen for her inner self. The poem highlights the irony that exposing her body in public invites voyeurism, not the sincere intimacy she seeks. With a colloquial, admonishing voice it suggests that spectacle and bravery can be mistaken for hiding, and that context shapes how acts of vulnerability are received.
Read Complete AnalysesHey Lady Godiva, ridin´ through the town Naked on your big white horse With your long hair hangin´ down Lady Godiva, you say you´re really frightened and so shy I hate to bust your bubble but you Sure picked a funny place to hide Hey Lady Godiva, lookin´ for a place Where no one wants your body And nobody knows your face Lady Godiva, you say you wanna be loved For what´s inside I don´t know much about horses but you Sure picked a funny place to ride Every man´s just a clutchin´ hand Reachin´ out to grab you Every man´s a quiverin´ lance Tryin´ hard to stab you - don´t let ´em nab you Hey Lady Godiva, lookin´ kind of scared You showed ´em all your talents But nobody seems to care Lady Godiva, could it be nobody wants to ride Come to think it over You may have picked the perfect place to hide
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