Little Honda
Yo La Tengo Lyrics
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We're going down to the auto shop, I'll tell you what we're gonna do
Get on the ride, no sweat, sure we'll take you anywhere you want me to
First gear, it's all right
Second gear, hang on tight
Third gear, ain't I right
Faster, it's all right
It's not a big motorcycle, just a groovy little motorbike
It's more fun than a barrel of monkeys, that two-wheel ride
We'll go on into the hills or anywhere you wanna decide
We'll ride some hills like a champ because my Honda's built really light
When I go into the turn, lean with me, hang on tight
I think I'll put on the lights, so I can ride mine under the night
The lyrics to Yo La Tengo's song Little Honda depict a fun and exciting adventure on a motorbike. The singer, who is taking a ride with someone special, wakes them up early and takes them to an auto shop. From there, they take a ride on their "groovy little motorbike" and go wherever they please. The song's chorus emphasizes the thrill of the ride, with the singer telling their companion to hang on tight as they shift gears and go faster.
While the song largely focuses on the thrill of the ride, there are also some important underlying themes. For one, the singer emphasizes that their Honda is "built really light," highlighting the importance of efficiency and practicality. Additionally, the fact that the two riders can go anywhere they please emphasizes the freedom that comes with a motorbike, suggesting that this vehicle represents a way to break free from the constraints of everyday life. Overall, Little Honda is a fun and light-hearted song that celebrates the joy of the open road.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna wake you up early cause I'm gonna take a ride with you
I want to take an early morning ride with you and spend time together
We're going down to the auto shop, I'll tell you what we're gonna do
Let's go to the auto shop together and I'll explain my plan
Get on the ride, no sweat, sure we'll take you anywhere you want me to
Come on the ride with me, it won't be difficult, we can go wherever you want to
First gear, it's all right
Starting slowly in first gear is okay
Second gear, hang on tight
Hold on tightly as we accelerate in second gear
Third gear, ain't I right
Don't you agree that third gear is the perfect speed?
Faster, it's all right
We can go faster if you're up for it
It's not a big motorcycle, just a groovy little motorbike
My Honda isn't huge, but it's a cool bike
It's more fun than a barrel of monkeys, that two-wheel ride
Riding on two wheels is even more enjoyable than being around a bunch of fun-loving primates
We'll go on into the hills or anywhere you wanna decide
Let's explore the countryside or anywhere you want to go
We'll ride some hills like a champ because my Honda's built really light
We'll tackle hills with ease because my Honda is lightweight and built for it
When I go into the turn, lean with me, hang on tight
Lean into the turns with me and hold on tight for a thrilling ride
I think I'll put on the lights, so I can ride mine under the night
I'll add some lights to my bike so we can take a ride at night and still see where we're going
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brian Wilson, Michael Love
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jacob Ringenwald
Love the original, love this version!
Don Wargowsky
Bought this album on cassette first & listened to this great album endlessly in the car. This song just transports you to rock & roll heaven when your gliding along & blasting this
CurlyWyn
Such an amazing cover! But then again, when are Yo La Tengo not great at those?? 😉
Marcos Peralta
Awesome 👽👽👽👍💣
pluise
Song so cool I feel overheated.
Primitive In The Extreme
🎧▶🎶✨
Bepsi
true
Ian Burma
Jmc—esque