Interpretation
The lyrics of the song "Hey Pony" by
Johnny Hallyday are about a person who longs for their beloved pony and wants it back. The chorus "Hey hey hey Pony, Oh come back to me, Hey hey hey Pony, I need you" expresses this longing.
The singer describes how they see the pony's face in front of them and how they become angry because it's not with them. "I see your beautiful face, And see your eyes, Like a lion in a cage, I become furious".
It is implied that the pony's mother is jealous of the relationship between the singer and the pony. "Yeah, your mother told me on the phone, You're not crazy, It surprises me, She's so jealous".
The singer appears to be celebrating their birthday and is excited to see their beloved again. "But it's true that my party, Is today, Yeah, with cigarettes, Darling, here you are".
The lyrics also express strong affection and love for the pony. "You're here, I adore you, Oh kiss me, Kiss me again, Darling, I only love you".
The song ends with the repeated plea to the pony to come back. "Hey Pony, Come back".
Overall, the lyrics of the song are about longing for a beloved pony, the love and affection for that pony, and the hope that it will return.