The Streak
Cledus T. Judd Lyrics
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is news across the nation on the scene at the supermarket. There seems to have
been some disturbance here. Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened?
SPOKEN: Yeah, I did. I's standin' over there by the tomaters and here he comes-
runnin' through the pole beans, through the fruits ''n' vegetables, nekked as a
jaybird. 'n' I hollered over t'Ethel, I said "DON'T LOOK, ETHEL!!" 'n' it's too late-
she'd already been INcensed.
(Here he comes)
Looka dat, looka dat
(There he goes)
Looka dat, looka dat
(And he ain't wearin' no clothes)
Whoa, yes they call him The Streak <"zipppp" kazoo sound>
(Looka dat, looka dat)
Fastest thing on two feet
Looka dat, looka dat
He's just as proud as he can be of his anatomy
He gun give us a peek
Oh, yes they call him The Streak <"zipppp" kazoo sound>
(Looka dat, looka dat)
He likes to show off his physique
(Looka dat, looka dat)
If there's an audience to be found
He'll be streakin' A-round invitin' public critique <"zipppp" kazoo sound>
SPOKEN: This is your Action News reporter once again and we're here at the gas
station. Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened?
SPOKEN: Yeah, I did. I's just in here gettin' my tawres checked 'n' he just
appeared outta the back. Come streakin' around the grease rack there-didn't have
nuthin on but a smile!! I looked at her and Ethel was gettin' 'er a cold drink. I
hollered "DON'T LOOK, ETHEL!!" But it's too late-she'd already been MOONED!!
Flashed her right there in front of the shock absorbers!!
(He ain't crude)
(Looka dat, looka dat)
(He ain't rude)
(Looka dat, looka dat)
(He's just in the mood to run in the nude)
Whoa, yes they call him The Streak <"zipppp" kazoo sound>
(Looka dat, looka dat)
He likes to turn other cheek
(Looka dat, looka dat)
He's always makin' the news wearin' just his tennis shoes
Guess you could call him unique <"zipppp" kazoo sound>
SPOKEN: Once again, your Action News reporter in the booth at the gym covering
the disturbance at the basketball playoff. Pardon me, sir, did you see what
happened?
SPOKEN: Yeah, I did. Halftime, I's just goin' down there to get Ethel a snow cone.
Here he come, right outta the cheap seats, dribblin'. Right down the middle of the
floor. Didn't have on nothin' but his Keds! Made a hook shot and got out through
the concession stand. I hollered up at Ethel, I said "DON'T LOOK, ETHEL!!"..Too
late. She'd already gotten a free shot. Grandstand. Right there in front of the
home team.
Whoa, yes they call him The Streak <"zipppp" kazoo sound>
CLOSING: Not totally decipherable because 3 things are going on at once. Ray is
singing a verse and the backup singers are doing (Looka dat, looka dat) while Ray,
on an overlaid track is speaking
Ethel? < He's just as proud as he can be > What do
you're doin? < He gonna give us a peek> You get your clothes on !!"
Whoa, yes they call him The Streak <"zipppp" kazoo sound>
"Ethel, where you goin'? < He likes to show off his physique> Ethel, you
shameless hussy!!"
The Streak is a humorous novelty song by Cledus T. Judd that reflects on the streaking craze that swept through America in the 1970s. The song uses spoken word sections interspersed with a catchy chorus and some amusing kazoo sounds to describe some hilarious antics of a streaker, whom they refer to as "The Streak". The song starts with an action reporter at a supermarket who interviews a witness who has seen the streaker, and he warns his wife Ethel not to look but it's too late. This represents the "don't look but can't help it" aspect of a streaker's actions. During the chorus, Cledus introduces The Streak as the fastest thing on two feet who likes to show off his physique and run in the nude. Another spoken word section ensues, where the reporter interviews a gas station attendant who had also seen The Streak running around and mooning his wife Ethel. The song's climax comes in the final section, where The Streak runs across a basketball court wearing only his Keds and dribbles a ball before disappearing into the concession stand.
The song capitalizes on the public outcry that accompanied the streaking fad, evoking nostalgia and humor. The Streak successfully presents streaking as an amusing but harmless act of exhibitionism to be looked at from a comedic perspective. What makes the song stand out was its catchy melody and kazoo sound in the chorus, which made it fun and easy to sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
(Here he comes)
The streaker is on his way
Looka dat, looka dat
Look who's there!
(There he goes)
There goes the streaker running past
And he ain't wearin' no clothes
The streaker is completely naked
Whoa, yes they call him The Streak <"zipppp" kazoo sound>
The streaker's nickname is The Streak
(Looka dat, looka dat)
Look who's there again!
Fastest thing on two feet
The Streak is very fast
He's just as proud as he can be of his anatomy
The Streak takes pride in his nudity
He gun give us a peek
The Streak is going to 'flash' us
He likes to show off his physique
The Streak enjoys displaying his body
If there's an audience to be found
The Streak likes an audience
He'll be streakin' A-round invitin' public critique <"zipppp" kazoo sound>
The Streak will run around to get public attention and comments
(He ain't crude)
The Streak isn't rude
(He ain't rude)
The Streak isn't impolite
(He's just in the mood to run in the nude)
The Streak likes to run naked
He likes to turn other cheek
The Streak is playful and mischievous
He's always makin' the news wearin' just his tennis shoes
The Streak becomes a media sensation even if he's in sneakers only
Guess you could call him unique <"zipppp" kazoo sound>
The Streak is one of a kind
Not totally decipherable because 3 things are going on at once. Ray is singing a verse and the backup singers are doing (Looka dat, looka dat) while Ray, on an overlaid track is speaking
The final section of the song isn't clear because three things are happening -- three different voices singing, and it's hard to make out the words
"Ethel! Is that you Ethel? < He's just as proud as he can be > What do
The artist yells at someone named 'Ethel' to put clothes on
"Ethel, where you goin'? < He likes to show off his physique> Ethel, you shameless hussy!!"
The artist comments on Ethel's behavior and comments on the prospect of the Streak running around with an audience
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