The Real Meaning of Toni Basil’s “Mickey”

Before we get into this, watch the video one more time.  Pay close attention to the lyrics.

Got that?  Let’s proceed.

When the song was released in 1982, particular attention was paid to these lines:

So come on and give it to me

Any way you can

Any way you want to do it

I’ll take it like a man

It’s that last line that had some wondering if Toni was referring to relationships via, er, the trademan’s entrance.  Is it?  That’s been the rumour for over 30 years now.

Vulture decided to find out.  Here’s the definitive answer.