Roadrunner
Chris Spedding 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 wanna prove to you,
That I'm a roadrunning man, yeah
I wanna 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 song "Roadrunner" by Chris Spedding is all about speed and racing. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is a "roadrunner" and cannot be caught or slowed down. He invites his love interest to race with him, confident that he will win and prove his worth as a fast and skilled driver. The song's catchy and upbeat rhythm perfectly captures the feeling of driving fast and the excitement of competition.


The repeated refrain of "Can't keep up with me" reinforces the idea of the singer's unmatchable speed, and the line "Let me by, I want to give my love to you" suggests that the race is also a way for the singer to impress his lover and prove himself as a desirable partner. However, in the end, the singer says "Bye bye baby, I've got to put you down," indicating that he is ending the relationship and moving on to greater things.


Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer has a need for speed and a competitive spirit. He uses his skills as a driver as a way to prove himself to others, including his lover, and ultimately chooses his racing career over his relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a roadrunner baby,
I'm someone who moves very fast and nothing can hold me back, baby.


Can't keep up with me, oh, oh
No one can catch up with me, oh yeah!


I'm a roadrunning mad,
I love to run fast and nothing is going to stop me from doing that.


You can't keep up with me, yeah
You can't keep up with my speed and agility, yeah!


Come on and lets have a race
Let's test our speed and see who's faster!


And baby, baby you will see
You'll see how good I am, baby.


Oh, take my hand baby
Come with me and I'll show you how fast I can go, baby.


I wanna prove to you,
I want to show you my speed and agility.


That I'm a roadrunning man, yeah
I am the fastest in the land!


I wanna tell you something
Listen to me, baby, I have something to say.


Now listen to me baby
Listen to what I have to say, baby.


Oh Oh, why don't you move up a bit slowly
Slow down a bit and let me pass, baby.


Let this man by, let me by
Let me go first, baby.


I want to give my love to you
I want to show you my affection.


To put some dirt in your eye
To make you fall in love with me.


Oh baby, come over baby
Come closer, baby. I know you can't keep up with me.


Can't keep up with me, oh, oh
You can't match my speed, baby.


I'm a roadrunning man,
I love to run fast and nothing is going to stop me from doing that.


And baby, baby, baby, baby….
Hey, baby, listen to me!


Oh, oh yeah, come on baby
Let's go, baby!


Yes, I'm a roadrunning man,
I am the fastest and the best!


I'll say it one more time now
Just in case you didn't hear me the first time, baby.


Oh, oh, bye bye baby
I have to leave now, baby.


I've got to put you down
I must leave you, baby.


I'll see you baby
I'll see you soon, baby.


I'll see you somewhere hanging around, oh…
I'll find you again, baby.




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Written by: ELLAS MCDANIEL

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Comments from YouTube:

twolegsnotail

Spedding's 'HURT' is one of the best albums, perfect songs, great production. Not many of us were listening to it in '77. Loved Roxy too and ENO too and Cale too and Patti Smith too but this Spedding album just didn't get around enough.

Davesdream

I recorded this LP on tape from a friend more than 25 years ago and still I have it. One of the best albums ever. Plus Sonic Youth's Day Dream Nation, TANK's Filth Hounds of Hades, Pink Floyd's The Wall, AC/DC Back in Black, The Police's Reggatta, etc...

Alain Barongan

Perfect version excellent!

VerdunLad

Every glam, metal, punk, rock'n'roll, pop fan; as well as any guitar fan should purchase the album "Hurt" by Chris Spedding. It is available on RAK Records, catalogues or derivative labels. It is as essential to our understanding of "The Music" – VerdunBoy.

Punk rocks

Well said... Chris Spedding was a great musician.

juan de la cal

Yeaaaaaahhhh!!!!
Great cover,fantastic,awesome,underrated axeman,the greeeaat Chris Spedding!!!!!!!!!!

ViveLeDeux

@msldenver your so right, this guy is a genius. always loved his guitar playing

david maldonado

La primera vez que escucho y me gustaría saber bailar .

60Macushla

Now THIS is how you do a remake!!!!You need to be in a Corvette with the top down drivin' down the Cali coast & this song crankin' baby!!!!!

Overcast Friday

Corvette? I was thinking Plymouth Road Runner

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