Shoot Shoot
---Batmobile-- Lyrics
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No chance they're gonna see his legs vibrate
Shoot Shoot Shoot him from the waist up
Try it one more time now it's getting late
First time they showed him on the Sullivan Show
They only got his head when Elvis said go cat go
Shoot Shoot Shoot him from the waist up
Shoot Shoot Shoot him from the waist up
The biggest insult to music ever seen
Try to make him vanish from the TV screen
Try to make him vanish from the rock 'n roll music scene
Shoot shoot shoot him from the waist
That boy is a public disgrace
A little thing in that time they didn't know
That boy would be the first crowned King of Rock and Roll
Shoot Shoot Shoot him from the waist up
This man is the devil in disguise
Shoot Shoot Shoot him from the waist up
Satan is showing right through his eyes
Make him vanish from the TV screen
Make him vanish from the rock 'n roll music scene
Shoot shoot shoot him from the waist
That boy is a public disgrace
A little thing in that time they didn't know
That boy would be the first crowned King of Rock and Roll
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Shoot shoot shoot him from the waist
That boy is a public disgrace
A little thing in that time they didn't know
That boy would be the first crowned King of Rock and Roll
Shoot Shoot Shoot him from the waist up
Today these words mean nothing anymore
Shoot Shoot Shoot him from the waist up
The kid's showed them now that's for sure
Shoot Shoot Shoot him from the waist up
Shoot Shoot Shoot him from the waist up
Remember shoot shoot him from the waist
Remember that boy is a public disgrace
Remember how they all hated him so
Forever he will be the king of rock 'n roll
The lyrics of Batmobile's "Shoot Shoot" follow the story of Elvis Presley's early career and the controversy surrounding his appearance on national television in the 1950s. The first stanza starts with the suggestion to shoot Elvis only from the waist up, as his dance moves were considered too scandalous for the time. The lyrics then criticize Elvis as evil and mean, labeling him as the biggest insult to music ever seen.
The chorus repeats the call to shoot Elvis from the waist up, referring to him as a public disgrace that needs to be removed from the television and rock 'n roll scene. However, the lyrics take a turn in the last stanza as the song acknowledges the impact Elvis has had on the music scene. The lyrics say, "Remember how they all hated him so/F
Forever he will be the king of rock 'n roll.
"Overall, the song is a tribute to Elvis Presley and his influence on rock 'n roll despite the initial criticism he faced. It also highlights the conservative attitudes towards popular culture in the 1950s.
Line by Line Meaning
Shoot Shoot Shoot him from the waist up
Let's capture this performer from the waist up only in our cameras.
No chance they're gonna see his legs vibrate
We don't want his shaking legs on screen.
Try it one more time now it's getting late
We'll give it another shot, but we're running out of time.
First time they showed him on the Sullivan Show
The very first time he made an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
They only got his head when Elvis said go cat go
When Elvis gave the cue to start playing, they only captured his head on camera.
This boy is evil this boy is mean
This performer is cruel and malicious.
The biggest insult to music ever seen
This terrible musician is an affront to the music industry.
Try to make him vanish from the TV screen
Let's try to make him disappear from the television.
Try to make him vanish from the rock 'n roll music scene
They want him gone from the whole rock 'n roll industry.
That boy is a public disgrace
He is shameful and disgraceful to the public.
A little thing in that time they didn't know
At that time, they had no idea what this performer would become.
That boy would be the first crowned King of Rock and Roll
That boy would become the very first king of rock 'n roll.
This man is the devil in disguise
This performer is the devil himself in human form.
Satan is showing right through his eyes
The devil's presence is visible in the performer's eyes.
Today these words mean nothing anymore
This criticism holds no weight in modern times.
The kid's showed them now that's for sure
The performer proved them wrong, now it's clear to see.
Remember how they all hated him so
Let's not forget how much they despised him back then.
Forever he will be the king of rock 'n roll
He will always be remembered as the king of rock 'n roll.
Contributed by Allison R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
McNabbulous
We need more of this type of music on the radio instead of the crap we have now!
Oliver Bender
Just tune in on the right stations. They do exist, they are just not as popular as those... Others.
McNabbulous
@Oliver Bender thank you for the advice, but I am a yank, and our stations suck. Thank God for Apple Car Play.
Oliver Bender
@McNabbulous I frankly thought about Internet radio stations, but since you mentioned Apple, you may possibly access Internet radio stations on the road. Radio Caprice features separate radio stations for both Rockabilly and Psychobilly.
Daniel Bate
Bad boy boogie baby 🔥🎸
Tanya Bosman
i JUST DISCOVERED THIS BAND AND IT IS AWESOME.
BRANKULA
Try to discover The Caravans too.
sabr
The chop tops
Razor
Grimm Life Collective brought me to Calamity Man. Then I found more Batmobile. Great band. I love psychobilly and rockabilly.!
Big Bad Ford rod man!
So true when I get my first double upgrade face. I want to paint it like the base player in this band😅