Searchin
Cheech Chong Lyrics
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Well searching, yeah I'm gone a-searching
Searching every which a-way, yeah yeah
Oh lord, I got searching, my good lord son
You know honey searching every which a-way, yeah yeah
But I'm like that Northwest Mountie
You know I'll bring her in someday
Gonna find her, gonna find her
Well now Charlie Chan, Simon Spade got nothing child on me
Sergeant Friday and-a Peter Gunn well I, ooh let ?em be
No matter where she's hiding she's gonna see me coming
I'm gonna walk right down that street like a Bulldog
Drummond
Yeah 'cause I been searching, whoa honey searching
Oh my goodness searching every which a-way, yeah yeah
But I'm like that Northwest Mountie
You know I'll bring her in someday
Gonna find her, gonna find her
Well now Charlie Chan, Simon Spade got nothing child on-a me
Sergeant Friday and-a Peter Gunn well I, ooh let ?em be
Because no matter where she's hiding she's gonna see me coming
I'm gonna walk right down that street like a Bulldog
Drummond
Ah searching, yeah honey, searching, ooh my my goodness
Searching every which a-way, yeah yeah
But I'm like a Northwest Mountie
You know I'll bring her in some day
Gonna find her, gonna find her
Yeah lord, I'm gonna find her
I'm gonna find her
The song "Searchin" by Cheech and Chong is a humorous take on the idea of searching for someone. The lyrics depict the singer as determined and relentless, comparing himself to fictional detectives like Charlie Chan, Simon Spade, Sergeant Friday, and Peter Gunn. He is portrayed as a Northwest Mountie, committed to finding the one he is looking for. The repetition of the phrase "gonna find her" emphasizes the idea that he will not give up until he has located the person he is searching for.
The lyrics use playful language to describe the singer's search, with lines like "searching every which a-way" and "I'm like that Northwest Mountie, you know I'll bring her in someday." The mention of specific detectives adds to the humorous tone of the song, as does the use of onomatopoeic phrases like "ooh let 'em be" and "like a Bulldog Drummond." The repeating chorus of "gonna find her" reinforces the message of determination and persistence.
Overall, "Searchin" is a fun and lighthearted song that uses humor to explore the idea of searching for someone. The upbeat tempo and playful lyrics make it a catchy tune that is easy to sing along with.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna find her, gonna find her
The singer is determined to find the person they are looking for.
Well searching, yeah I'm gone a-searching
The singer is currently searching for the person they are looking for.
Searching every which a-way, yeah yeah
The singer is searching in every direction possible.
Oh lord, I got searching, my good lord son
The artist is very determined to find the person they are looking for.
You know honey searching every which a-way, yeah yeah
The artist is emphasizing that they are searching everywhere for the person they are looking for.
But I'm like that Northwest Mountie
The singer is comparing themselves to a Northwest Mountie, who is known for their determination and ability to find people.
You know I'll bring her in someday
The singer is confident that they will eventually find the person they are looking for.
Well now Charlie Chan, Simon Spade got nothing child on me
The artist is saying that they are better than well-known detectives like Charlie Chan and Simon Spade at finding people.
Sergeant Friday and-a Peter Gunn well I, ooh let ?em be
The artist is not worried about competition from other famous detectives like Sergeant Friday and Peter Gunn.
No matter where she's hiding she's gonna see me coming
The artist is confident that they will eventually find the person they are looking for, no matter where they are hiding.
I'm gonna walk right down that street like a Bulldog Drummond
The singer is saying that they will be very determined and unstoppable in their quest to find the person they are looking for.
Ah searching, yeah honey, searching, ooh my my goodness
The artist is expressing their determination and intense focus on finding the person they are looking for.
Yeah lord, I'm gonna find her
The singer is confident that they will eventually find the person they are looking for.
I'm gonna find her
The singer is reiterating their determination to find the person they are looking for.
Lyrics © BELINDA ABERBACH STEVENSON AGAR REVOCABLE TRUST , IMAGEM U.S. LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUB LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHANTE MOORE, CHANTE TORRANE MOORE, CHRISTOPHER A STEWART, SEAN KIRK HALL
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