On the 6th edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Ponyboy” by SOPHIE.
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nnuendo? More like full-on sexual vibes! Welcome to After DarkTheme & Lyrics 
“Lock up the door / Put the pony on all fours / Crackdown the whip / Make the pony bite the bit.” Hmm, somehow, it doesn’t seem like those lyrics are really about horses. Sure, a pony is referenced but it seems like the late, great Scottish musician
SOPHIE (Sophie Xeon) had something else in mind. In other words, this is After Dark
exemplified! Sadly, the
Grammy-nominated musician – the rare trans musician to be nominated – died from a tragic accident on January 30, 2021, at age 34
. She exemplified the forward-thinking, progressive musician, something you can hear clearly on
“Ponyboy”, a single from her 2018 album,
OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES.
The electrifying “Ponyboy” serves up decadent ear candy. The production is epic, featuring sharp synths and a hard-hitting, grimy beat. The minute you hear “Ponyboy,” it ‘hits different’ and for good reason. SOPHIE intended for “Ponyboy” to be risqué, unapologetic, and, judging by the lyrics, SEXUAL. Both SOPHIE and co-writer
Cecil Believe serve up vocals and more notably, a rough brand of that beloved, universal three-letter word.
“Spit on my face
Put the pony on in his place
I am your toy
Just a little ponyboy.”
Wow! It doesn’t stop there, of course, as SOPHIE adds, “Step on my clutch / Can you feel the hot blood rush? /… Make the pony grease his mane / Harness your toy.” Woo! Also worth noting, SOPHIE and Cecil Believe welcome all genders, asserting, “He is just a pony / She is just a pony / They is just a pony.” All inclusive!
Final Thoughts 
Clearly, the pony mentioned on
“Ponyboy” is NOT THAT INNOCENT – and not a real pony, either! The late, brilliant SOPHIE steps into a world of sex that’s anything but vanilla. As ‘rough around the edges’ as “Ponyboy” is, it’s truly entertaining, ear-catching, and a testament to the legacy of a fantastic musician gone far too soon. In honor of SOPHIE, I propose we turn this awesome After Dark
sugar honey iced tea all the way up!
Also appears on :
Horses: 3 or 4 BOPS No. 2 (2022)
SOPHIE •
OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES •
MSMSMSM INC / Future Classic •
2018
SOPHIE, “Ponyboy”: After Dark
No. 6 (2022) [
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