El Camino
Cook Elizabeth Lyrics
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He wears shirts that are trippin on LSD
I must be high as a kite on diesel fumes
He got me sportin' bell bottoms and braids to school
I never thought he'd get this far
Certainly not in THAT kind of funky-ass car
He's been pickin me up everyday at the curb
In his nineteen seventy-two refurb
EL CAMINO (Brown and Tangerine)
EL CAMINO (Drinkin gasoline)
CAMINO (Lean and obscene)
EL CAMINO
I told him your car is CREEPY man
And not in a gangsta kinda way
But in a PERV kinda way
You got a lot of nerve drivin that kind of car
And takin me fishing out to the park
You're like some dude on blow in that movie Boogie Nights
And this Friday night you wanna go to the fights in your...
After Saturday matinee roller derby
We went parking and things got blurry
I thought man I can't get much hotter
And then I caught a whiff of pina colada
And we were making love in the disco era
And he was Travolta and I was Farrah
I was like man what is happening here
Dude must of put a qualude in my beer
If I wake up married, I'll have to annul it
Right now my hands are in his mullet
Cook Elizabeth's song El Camino is a humorous take on a relationship that has taken an unexpected turn. The singer finds herself in a relationship with a man who is not her usual type. He is unconventional, wearing shirts that look like they are LSD-inspired, and he drives a 1972 Brown and Tangerine refurbished El Camino. Nevertheless, he has won her over, and she finds herself wearing bell bottoms and braids, something she never thought she would do. Despite her misgivings about his car and their unusual relationship, they are still together, and she is enjoying every moment.
The lyrics of El Camino are full of humor, painting a vivid picture of a strange relationship that is both unexpected and confusing. The singer seems to be caught up in the whirlwind of the moment, not sure where the relationship is heading or what she wants from it. The El Camino becomes a symbol of their relationship, something that is both lean and obscene, creepy, and yet fascinating. It represents the unconventional love story that is unfolding, revealing a world that is strange and exciting.
In conclusion, Cook Elizabeth's song El Camino is a fun and quirky song that uses humor to describe a relationship that is full of surprises. The El Camino becomes a symbol of their love story, something that is both unconventional and fascinating, representing a world that is strange and exciting. The singer finds herself caught up in the moment, not sure where the relationship is heading or what she wants from it, but enjoying every moment nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
I know this guy, he's all wrong for me
There is a man that I know who isn't right for me
He wears shirts that are trippin on LSD
His shirts are colorful and look like they are moving, like they're on an LSD trip
I must be high as a kite on diesel fumes
I feel like I'm intoxicated by the scent of diesel fumes
He got me sportin' bell bottoms and braids to school
I'm dressing differently because of him, wearing bell bottoms and braided hairstyles to school
I never thought he'd get this far
I didn't expect him to have this much of an impact on me
Certainly not in THAT kind of funky-ass car
Especially not because of his weird car
He's been pickin me up everyday at the curb
He's been driving me to school every day
In his nineteen seventy-two refurb
In his refurbished 1972 car
EL CAMINO (Brown and Tangerine)
Talking about his car, which is brown and tangerine in color.
EL CAMINO (Drinkin gasoline)
Continuing the description of his car, which runs on gasoline.
CAMINO (Lean and obscene)
Using the Spanish word for 'path' to refer to the car again, describing it as long and offensive.
EL CAMINO
Repeating the name of his car.
I told him your car is CREEPY man
I told him that his car is weird and unsettling.
And not in a gangsta kinda way
His car isn't cool like a gangster's would be.
But in a PERV kinda way
His car is creepy, like something a pervert would drive.
You got a lot of nerve drivin that kind of car
I can't believe he has the confidence to drive this car.
And takin me fishing out to the park
He took me to the park to go fishing in this odd car.
You're like some dude on blow in that movie Boogie Nights
He reminds me of a character in the movie 'Boogie Nights' who acts erratically on cocaine.
And this Friday night you wanna go to the fights in your...
He wants to go to the fights, still driving that strange car.
After Saturday matinee roller derby
After attending a roller derby show on Saturday during the day,
We went parking and things got blurry
We made out in the car and it started to get hazy.
I thought man I can't get much hotter
I was really turned on by him at that moment.
And then I caught a whiff of pina colada
I smelled pina colada, which heightened the experience.
And we were making love in the disco era
Our make-out session felt like we were back in the disco era.
And he was Travolta and I was Farrah
He was like John Travolta and I was like Farrah Fawcett.
I was like man what is happening here
I was confused about what was happening at that moment.
Dude must of put a qualude in my beer
I suspected that he spiked my drink with quaaludes.
If I wake up married, I'll have to annul it
If I wake up tomorrow and we're married, I'll have to get an annulment.
Right now my hands are in his mullet
I'm currently messing around with his mullet hairstyle.
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Julie Burnett
Love her voice, the vibe of this song and the lyrics make me laugh. Perfect!
Boomer Bends
How am I just now hearing of her in 2021? More proof that all the true artists languish in relative obscurity.
Photo Man
What a good tune. I like to play it when I see an El Camino at a car show.
S H
One of my favorites by Elizabeth....
Damon White
All you critics out there, listen to the whole album and more of her discography and don't judge on this live performance. She's a rare talent.
Dean Holcomb
You and hank 3 should do a song together! Love it! Thank you very entertaining!
Shari Hayes
Man, so there i am sitting in my 85' Diesel Van having lunch and trying to stay warm on the North Coast of America, and this song comes over my radio on WRUR. Man I just started laughing out loud. Ya see, I own a 81' hot rod El Camino that only comes out in fair weather. My sister calls it "The Bitchin' Mobile". Great Song - Captured the Sprit!
Larry Stephenson
Love the song and her/them
Vivienne Schwarcz
Fabulous!
Pat McGrotha
love El Camino, you go girl...