Roadrunner
Animals Lyrics


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Yeah, baby, come one baby, Oh, oh
I'm a roadrunner baby,
Can't keep up with me, oh, oh

I'm a roadrunning mad,
You can't keep up with me, yeah
Come on and lets have a race
And baby, baby you will see
Oh, take my hand baby

Yeah, Yeah, take my hand baby
I want to prove to you,
That I'm a roadrunning man, yeah
I want to tell you something
I'm the fastest in the land
Oh, Come one take my hand baby, yeah

Now listen to me baby
Oh Oh, why don't you move up a bit slowly
Let this man by, let me by
I want to give my love to you

To put some dirt in your eye
Oh, Oh baby, come over baby
Can't keep up with me, oh, oh
I'm a roadrunning man,

You can't keep up with me, ah
Come on and let's have a race,
And baby, baby, baby, baby.
Oh, oh yeah, come on baby

Yes, I'm a roadrunning man,
Can't keep up with me
Yeah, come on and lets have a race
And baby, baby you will see
Oh, I'll say it one more time now

Oh, oh, bye bye baby
I've got to put you down
Oh yeah, I've got to put you down




I'll see you baby
I'll see you somewhere hanging around, oh

Overall Meaning

The Animals' song "Roadrunner" is a classic rock song that speaks about an individual's pride as a fast, swift and unbeatable roadrunner. The song lyrics are full of exuberance and energy, and they convey the message that the singer is highly confident and can't be beaten in a race no matter what. The singer opens the track by calling out for his baby to take his hand, and it is evident from the beginning that he is excited and hyped up. The song's metaphors are clear with the usage of words such as "roadrunning mad," which emphasizes the singer's manic and obsessive love for speed and the open road.


Throughout the song, the singer professes his love, declaring that he is the fastest man around and that nobody can keep up. He urges his baby to come along and have a race with him as he knows he will beat them hands down. There is no doubt that the song creates a vibe of a true rock n roll anthem, and it is one that conveys the message of strength, invincibility, and freedom.


Overall, the song "Roadrunner" is an iconic representation of the rock n roll genre, and it continues to remain a fan favorite. It is a song that speaks of the freedom and excitement that the open road brings, and the lyrics sink deep into the hearts of millions of music lovers around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, baby, come one baby, Oh, oh
The singer invites someone to join them and expresses excitement and energy.


I'm a roadrunner baby,
The singer claims to be a roadrunner, a fast-moving bird that can reach high speeds.


Can't keep up with me, oh, oh
The singer implies that they are too fast for others to keep up with.


I'm a roadrunning mad,
The artist emphasizes their passion for running fast.


You can't keep up with me, yeah
The artist challenges others to try to keep up with them.


Come on and lets have a race
The singer proposes a competition to see who can run faster.


And baby, baby you will see
The singer promises that the other person will witness their impressive speed.


Oh, take my hand baby
The artist offers their hand, possibly to help the other person get ready for the race.


Yeah, Yeah, take my hand baby
The artist reiterates the offer of their hand.


I want to prove to you,
The artist expresses a desire to demonstrate their abilities.


That I'm a roadrunning man, yeah
The singer reminds the other person that they are a roadrunner.


I want to tell you something
The artist is about to introduce an important point.


I'm the fastest in the land
The singer claims to be the fastest runner.


Oh, Come one take my hand baby, yeah
The singer continues to urge the other person to join them.


Now listen to me baby
The singer asks the other person to pay attention to what they're saying.


Oh Oh, why don't you move up a bit slowly
The artist suggests that the other person take a slow approach to the race.


Let this man by, let me by
The artist requests that the other person move aside and let them pass.


I want to give my love to you
The singer is using poetic language to express their desire to win the race and impress the other person.


To put some dirt in your eye
The singer plans to win so convincingly that the other person will be amazed.


Oh, Oh baby, come over baby
The artist continues to try to persuade the other person to join them.


Can't keep up with me, oh, oh
The artist repeats that they are too fast for the other person.


Yes, I'm a roadrunning man,
The artist reaffirms their identity as a roadrunner.


And baby, baby you will see
The singer once again promises that the other person will witness their speed.


Oh, I'll say it one more time now
The artist emphasizes their point by saying it again.


Oh, oh, bye bye baby
The singer is ready to end the encounter and leave.


I've got to put you down
The singer implies that they are leaving the other person behind.


Oh yeah, I've got to put you down
The singer repeats their message.


I'll see you baby
The artist suggests that they may see the other person again.


I'll see you somewhere hanging around, oh
The artist seems to suggest that the other person will be in the same area in the future.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELLAS MCDANIEL

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Comments from YouTube:

José Benito Martínez Jr.

One of the best pure Rock N Roll voices of all time! Greetings from Hollywood California.

Sally Dickinson

Great memories of their music. Talented musicians, and Eric puts his heart and soul into his singing😍

oldrvr

I listen, or watch Eric Burdon’s music daily. I like all of the groups that he’s ever sang with. I’ve been a fan since I was 20, and I’m only 2 years younger than Eric , so that’s a VERY long time.

Gary Tomes

Such a great song! Well done here by the Animals!!

Lloyd Smith

Eric Burdon a true rock n roll legend

esther mendoza

Tremenda banda

Jeff Bogue

Eric burden had such an awesome voice... It's a bummer that a lot of those bands got ripped off by management... Michael Jeffries was their manager And he screwed over Jimi Hendrix big time too

howard bianchi

Hendrix was always a fool. Easy too exploit. Everyone tried to help. Eric. Gonger, Jack etc. Very overated musically. EB has always gotten respect and has had commercial success as well.

Martina Manecke

Guess you're no fool? But what is a man to be called if he's that arrogant?

ABSDEFRD

I love this version so much the animals are amazing

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