Little Queenie
Bobby Vee & The Crickets Lyrics
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When I saw her comin' down the aisle
I got the wiggles in my knees
When she looked at me and sweetly smiled
There she is again
Standin' over by the record machine
Lookin' like a model
She's too cute
To be a minute over seventeen
Meanwhile I's thinkin'
She's in the mood
No need'n break it
I got a chance
I oughta take it
If she'll dance
We can make it
C'mon Queenie,
Let's shake it
Go, go, go, Little Queenie
Go, go, go, Little Queenie
Go, go, go, Little Queenie
Tell me who's the queen
Standin' over by the record machine
Lookin' like a model
On the cover of a magazine
She's too cute
To be a minute over seventeen
Meanwhile, I was still thinkin'
If it's a slow song
We'll omit it
If it's a rocker, that'll get it
And if it's good, she'll admit it
C'mon queenie, let's get with it
Go, go, go, Little Queenie
Go, go, go, Little Queenie
Go, go, go, Little Queenie
Let's get it
Get with it
The lyrics to Bobby Vee's song Little Queenie are about a young man who is drawn to a young woman who he describes as too cute to be a minute over seventeen. He gets nervous as she walks down the aisle and wiggles at the knees when she sweetly smiles at him. The young woman catches his attention again by standing next to the record machine, looking like a model on a magazine cover. The young man is determined to get her to dance with him, and make a connection.
The song is a fun, upbeat tune that captures the mood of the 1950s with its references to rock and roll, and teenage romance. The lyrics speak to the excitement and energy of young love while also recognizing the nerves and jitters that come with trying to win someone's heart. The repeated chorus of "Go, go, go, Little Queenie" is a call to action and a tribute to the young woman who has caught the singer's eye.
Overall, the lyrics to Little Queenie convey a sense of youthful exuberance and a desire for connection that many people can relate to. It captures the thrill of young love and the hopefulness that comes with it, making it a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations.
Line by Line Meaning
I got lumps in my throat
I felt emotional when I saw her walking towards me
When I saw her comin' down the aisle
When she was walking towards me
I got the wiggles in my knees
I felt nervous and jittery
When she looked at me and sweetly smiled
When she smiled at me affectionately
There she is again
I saw her again
Standin' over by the record machine
She was standing near the music player
Lookin' like a model
She was beautiful and attractive
On the cover of a magazine
She looked like a model from a fashion magazine
She's too cute
She's really adorable
To be a minute over seventeen
She looks very young
Meanwhile I's thinkin'
At that moment, I was thinking to myself
She's in the mood
She's feeling happy and playful
No need'n break it
I don't need to convince her
I got a chance
This is my opportunity
I oughta take it
I should definitely go for it
If she'll dance
If she wants to dance
We can make it
We can have a great time
C'mon Queenie,
Let's go, Queenie
Let's shake it
Let's dance energetically
Go, go, go, Little Queenie
Let's dance, Little Queenie
Tell me who's the queen
I want to know who she is
If it's a slow song
If the music is slow-paced
We'll omit it
We will skip it
If it's a rocker, that'll get it
If it's a fast-paced song, we'll dance to it
And if it's good, she'll admit it
If the music is good, she'll agree with me
Let's get it
Let's start dancing energetically
Get with it
Get into the rhythm of the music
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHUCK BERRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Carl Rosas
This is a song that i thought i will never listen again. However, thank you so very much to You-Tube to present this wonderful music hit from 1962. In this album is also Lucille, another great hit. Please try to include this soon in You-Tube and you will see a great comments about it, too. Thank you You-Tube for bringing such a wonderful reminisces and great job. Carl from Puerto Rico, living now in California.
Rockin Daddy
True ROCK N ROLL !!! Red hot - i love it !!! 😎 🎸 Fantastic....
Scott Bailey
It's 2020, I remember my parents having this Album maybe around 1966? They had it with other older Rock-n-Roll Albums with a big Motorola Stereo System they kept until the mid 80s. I didn't know what happened to the albums, especially this one, but as many are saying thanks to You Tube, we have them. The oldies stations of the 90s and early 2000s missed playing songs like this. Thought I never would hear it again. I guess take time to search and you might just find what you remembered, especially me! I'm 56 in 2020.😉
shoknifeman2 mikado
JI's drumming is the best part of this cut
ChasNDaveVideos
Or alternatively you could buy the CD from Amazon.