Grease
Cast/John Travolta/Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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Systematic
Hydromatic
Why its a Grease lightning (Grease lightning)
I got chills they're multiplying
And I'm losing control
Cause the power you're supplying
You better shape coz I need a man
And my heart is set on you
You better shape up
You better,to my heart I must be true
You're the one that I want
The one that I need
Oh yes indeed
Why it's a Grease lightning (grease lightning)
We'll get some overhead lifters
And some four barrel quads oh yeah
(keep talking whoa keep talking)
Fuel injection cutoffs and crome plated rods oh yeah
(I'll get the money I'll kill to get the money)
With a four speed on the floor they'll be waiting at the door
You know that I ain't braggin she's a real pussy wagon
Grease Lightning
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Go Grease Lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
Grease lightning go grease lightning
Go grease lightning you're coasting through the hit lap trial
Grease lightning go grease lightning
You are supreme the chicks'll cream for grease lightning
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Summer loving had me a blast
Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting a way to oh oh the summer night
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far?
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car?
She swam by me she got a cramp
He ran by me got my suit damp
I saved her life she nearly drown
He showed off splashing around
Summer sun somethings begun but oh oh the summer nights
Tell me more tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more tell me more
Did she put up a fight?
It turned colder that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doing now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more
The song "Grease" by Cast/John Travolta/Olivia Newton-John is a lively and energetic song, full of references to cars and summer romance. The first verse talks about the car, describing it as "automatic, systematic, hydromatic," and of course, "Grease Lightning." The chorus follows, with the singer getting chills and losing control due to the electrifying power of the other person. However, the singer needs a man who will shape up and be true to her heart if they want to be together. The next section focuses on the car again, detailing how they'll make it even faster with overhead lifters, four-barrel quads, fuel injection cutoffs, and chrome-plated rods, and how it'll have a four-speed on the floor. Finally, the chorus repeats, with multiple "go, go, go" chants as they race forward.
The song also features a popular call-and-response section, "Go Grease Lightning, you're burning up the quarter mile," with the other part replying "Grease lightning, go Grease lightning!" Throughout this section, the singer repeatedly emphasizes just how supreme this car is, causing the chicks to cream for it. Finally, the song ends with a nod to "Summer Nights," another song from the Grease soundtrack. The final section describes a summer romance that didn't last, with the singer wondering what the other person is doing now.
Overall, "Grease" is a fun, upbeat song that captures the lightheartedness and carefree spirit of youth. It's full of references to cars, romance, and summer nights, making it a perfect addition to the movie soundtrack.
Line by Line Meaning
This car is automatic
This vehicle has an automatic transmission
Systematic
It operates like clockwork, with precision and routine
Hydromatic
Its transmission is hydraulically controlled
Why its a Grease lightning (Grease lightning)
It's a fast and impressive car
I got chills they're multiplying
I am overcome with excitement and anticipation
And I'm losing control
I am so impassioned that I am becoming uncontrollable
Cause the power you're supplying
Your energy is fueling my excitement
It's electrifying
It's an indescribable feeling of exhilaration
You better shape coz I need a man
You need to improve yourself because I am looking for a particular type of guy
And my heart is set on you
I have singled you out as the one I am interested in
You better shape up
You better improve yourself if you want to be with me
You better, to my heart I must be true
You need to stay true to yourself if you want to win my heart
You're the one that I want
You are the person I am interested in
The one that I need
I feel that I need you in my life
Oh yes indeed
I am very sure of this
Why it's a Grease lightning (grease lightning)
It's an impressive and fast car
We'll get some overhead lifters
We will install lifters to increase engine power
And some four barrel quads oh yeah
We will also install four carburetors
(keep talking whoa keep talking)
Keep the conversation going, don't stop
Fuel injection cutoffs and crome plated rods oh yeah
We will add fuel injection cutoffs and chrome plated rods for better performance
(I'll get the money I'll kill to get the money)
I will do whatever it takes to get the money needed for these performance upgrades
With a four speed on the floor they'll be waiting at the door
With a four-speed manual transmission, we will be ready to impress
You know that I ain't braggin she's a real pussy wagon
I'm not exaggerating, the car is really cool
Grease Lightning
Referring again to the impressive car
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Let's go really fast, with lots of energy and excitement
Go Grease Lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
Let's go fast and dominate during the quarter-mile race
Go grease lightning
Referring again to the impressive car
Go grease lightning you're coasting through the hit lap trial
You're cruising through this race effortlessly
Grease lightning go grease lightning
Referring again to the impressive car
You are supreme the chicks'll cream for grease lightning
You are the coolest, most impressive car out there, and people will love it
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Let's continue on with the same level of energy and excitement
Summer loving had me a blast
I had a great time during the summer
Summer loving happened so fast
The summer season went by quickly
I met a girl crazy for me
I met a girl who was very interested in me
Met a boy cute as can be
I met a very attractive guy
Summer days drifting a way to oh oh the summer night
The summer days slipped away until it was nighttime
Tell me more, tell me more
Tell me additional information or details
Did you get very far?
Did you make a lot of progress?
Like does he have a car?
I'm interested in knowing if he drives a car
She swam by me she got a cramp
A girl I was with while swimming got a cramp
He ran by me got my suit damp
A guy I was with ran past me and splashed water on my swimsuit
I saved her life she nearly drown
I rescued the girl I was with from drowning
He showed off splashing around
The guy I was with was showing off by splashing around
Summer sun somethings begun but oh oh the summer nights
The summer was awesome and full of energy
Was it love at first sight?
Did you instantly fall in love with each other?
Did she put up a fight?
Was she initially resistant to your advances?
It turned colder that's where it ends
The weather got colder and thus the summer activities and experiences ended
So I told her we'd still be friends
I let her know that, despite the fact that our relationship was ending, we could still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Despite ending our romantic relationship, we pledged to always love and care for each other
Wonder what she's doing now
I wonder how she's doing these days
Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights
Despite the 'tearing apart' of our relationship, we will always look back fondly on the summer
Tell me more, tell me more
Referring again to wanting more details or information
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN FARRAR
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@antoniafrank6192
Watching this after Olivia passed away, she seems like such a lovely person and amazing performer❤️
@elliegoldie6140
In 70s she was every young guys dream.she was beautiful inside and out.wonderful.xx
@sortiz171
Watching this after she has passed as well and appreciating that when they recorded this she was older and John Travolta clearly seemed to have lost his range or maybe pretended to be singing back in the 70s but she still had hers so even though John Travolta is trying trying his hardest to keep up and failing she brings it all the way up to a gorgeous ending
❤️🙏
@astonvillaization
❤️❤️❤️
@Leoatwallacerockhole
wats with the "seems"
"SHE IS" a lovely and amazing performer!
@marieannekraft
Yeah and I'm still so sad about Olivia💔💔💔💔😢😭😭😭😞😟
@marcovaleros7233
The song is timeless. These guys are real performers. They still sound good together.
@joseph5549
Yup.
@GlobalAirlineEnthusiast
It’s timeless as Glee used it in a 2012 setting also set near bleachers with guys weathering leather coats.
@lucasgamer-lb7up
Melhor musical de todos os tempos na minha opinião