Git It
Commander Cody Lyrics

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Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip

Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Well-oh, well-oh, well-oh, well-oh
Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip

Woo-who-who, Woo-who-who
Woo-who-who, Woo-who-who
Woo-who-who-who, Woo-who-who, Woo who-who-oh-who

Once there was a girl, Oh-oh what a girl
She looked to me "Where can it be? Where's your Cadillac car?"
A Cadillac car (Cadillac Car)
Where can I get me a cadillac car?
I don't have it now but I can git it (git it)
I don't have it now but I can git it (git it)
I don't have it now but I can git it (git it)
Well I'll do the best I can
Well say, git it, git it, git it, git it, git it

Once there was a girl, oh she was so sweet
She said to me "Where can it be? Where's your diamond ring?"
A diamond ring (diamond ring)
Where can I get me a diamond ring?
I don't have it now but I can git it (git it)
I don't have it now but I can git it (git it)
I don't have it now but I can git it (git it)
Well I'll do the best I can
Well say, git it, git it, git it, git it, git it

Well-oh, well-oh, etc. (with...
Woo-who-who, Woo-who-who

Woo-who-who, Woo-who-who)
...fade

Overall Meaning

"Git It" by Commander Cody And His Lost Planet Airmen is a classic rock and roll song that tells a story about a girl asking for a Cadillac car and a diamond ring. The singer doesn't have them presently, but he vows to get them for her. The song's catchy rhythms and simple lyrics make it an upbeat and fun song to listen to. It's a song about determination and a can-do attitude that inspires listeners to be proactive in their lives.

The chorus of the song features the repetitive phrase "git it" repeated several times. The phrase has many meanings, including to acquire something that you don't have right now, to take action or seize an opportunity, and to do your best. The repetition of the phrase reinforces the song's message of taking action and doing everything in one's power to make things happen.

Overall, "Git It" is a song about the American dream, about wanting to acquire material possessions, and about doing whatever it takes to get them.

Line by Line Meaning

Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Expression of excitement and anticipation for the upcoming lyrics

Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Reiteration of the initial expression of excitement and anticipation

Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Continuation of the anticipation

Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Further continuation of the anticipation

Well-oh, well-oh, well-oh, well-oh
Adding a new element to the anticipation

Well-oh, well-oh wop, whip-whip-whip
Reiteration of the initial expression of excitement and anticipation

Woo-who-who, Woo-who-who
Expression of joy and excitement

Woo-who-who, Woo-who-who
Repeated expression of joy and excitement

Woo-who-who-who, Woo-who-who, Woo who-who-oh-who
Adding a new element of excitement and joy to the chorus

Once there was a girl, Oh-oh what a girl
Introducing a story about a girl

She looked to me 'Where can it be? Where's your Cadillac car?'
The girl asks about the location of the singer's car

A Cadillac car (Cadillac Car)
The girl is looking for a specific type of car

Where can I get me a cadillac car?
The girl is interested in getting her own Cadillac car

I don't have it now but I can git it (git it)
The singer doesn't have the car now but he can acquire it

I don't have it now but I can git it (git it)
Reiteration of the previous line

I don't have it now but I can git it (git it)
Further reiteration of the previous line

Well I'll do the best I can
The singer promises to try his hardest to help the girl get a Cadillac car

Well say, git it, git it, git it, git it, git it
Encouraging the girl to take action and get the Cadillac car

Once there was a girl, oh she was so sweet
Introducing a new girl in the story

She said to me 'Where can it be? Where's your diamond ring?'
The new girl asks about the location of the singer's diamond ring

A diamond ring (diamond ring)
The girl is looking for a specific type of ring

Where can I get me a diamond ring?
The girl is interested in acquiring her own diamond ring

I don't have it now but I can git it (git it)
The singer doesn't have the ring now but he can acquire it

I don't have it now but I can git it (git it)
Reiteration of the previous line

I don't have it now but I can git it (git it)
Further reiteration of the previous line

Well I'll do the best I can
The singer promises to try his hardest to help the girl get a diamond ring

Well say, git it, git it, git it, git it, git it
Encouraging the girl to take action and get the diamond ring

Well-oh, well-oh, etc. (with...Woo-who-who, Woo-who-whoWoo-who-who, Woo-who-who)...fade
The song fades out, maintaining the excitement and anticipation of the lyrics

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BOB KELLY

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