He is remembered now mostly for his more explicit work, but many of his songs are very ironic and some contain clever, albeit unpolished, social commentary. Norstedt also recorded serious rockabilly songs with a distinct 1950s flavour in his own studio, called Studio Ronka (ronka referring to runka, which is Swedish slang for masturbation). He played most of the instruments himself. He often got bad reviews from the press, notably Expressen journalist Mats Olsson, to which Norstedt replied by writing even more offensive songs, such as Kuken står på Mats Olsson (Mats Olsson's got a hard-on). He reportedly said that no matter what he did it was never good enough for the critics.
Despite this he was considered an accomplished musician and songwriter, in particular by Swedish record company executive Bert Karlsson who, with mixed results, tried to foster that talent in Norstedt. He never had a major breakthrough and this is commonly attributed to his increasingly obscene songwriting. According to himself, he developed alcoholism in the late 1970s during periods of intensive touring. After collapsing on his way to a show he changed his lifestyle completely. He sobered up and started working out. However, despite his efforts the years of alcohol abuse eventually took their toll and he passed away in his home. He was survived by his wife and children.
Little Queenie
Eddie Meduza Lyrics
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When I saw her comin down the aisle
I got the wiggles in my knees
When she looked at me and sweetly smiled
Well there she is again
Standin over by the record machine
Well she looks like a model
On the cover of a magazine
To be a minute over seventeen
Meanwhile I was thinkin'
Well if she's in the mood
No need to break it
I got the chance and I oughta take it
If she can dance we can make it
C'mon queenie let's shake it
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
Won't someone tell me
Who's the queen standin over by the record machine
Well she looks like a model
On the cover of a magazine
But she's too cute
To be a minute over seventeen
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
Meanwhile, I was still thinkin, hmmmm,
Well if it's a slow one
We'll omit it
If it's a rocker, then we'll get it
If it's a good one, she'll admit it
C'mon queenie, let's get with it
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie...
The song "Little Queenie" is about a young man who is struck by the beauty of a girl at a dance. He is immediately smitten by her and is filled with nervous excitement. The lyrics describe his physical and emotional reactions to her presence, including the lumps in his throat and the wiggles in his knees. He notes that she looks like a model on the cover of a magazine, but stresses that she cannot be more than seventeen, emphasizing her youth and innocence.
Despite his nervousness, he decides to approach her and asks her to dance. He encourages her to let loose and dance with him, celebrating their youth and vitality. The lyrics reflect the carefree spirit of young love and remind us of the excitement and innocence of youth.
Overall, "Little Queenie" is a lighthearted, fun-loving song that captures the joy and excitement of young love. It celebrates the energy and optimism of youth and reminds us to embrace the moment and enjoy life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
I got lumps in my throat
I became emotional and speechless, overcome with emotion
When I saw her comin down the aisle
When I first saw her approaching me
I got the wiggles in my knees
I felt excited and nervous, with a feeling similar to butterflies in my stomach
When she looked at me and sweetly smiled
When she made eye contact with me and smiled in a kind way
Well there she is again
She has reappeared in my sight
Standin over by the record machine
Standing next to the machine that plays recorded music
Well she looks like a model
She appears to be very attractive, like a model
On the cover of a magazine
She looks like she could be on the front cover of a popular publication
But she's too cute
Despite her youthful appearance and beauty
To be a minute over seventeen
She could not possibly be older than 17 years old because of her looks
Meanwhile I was thinkin'
At the same time, I was reflecting on my thoughts
Well if she's in the mood
If she is more than willing
No need to break it
There's no need to disrupt or ruin the good situation
I got the chance and I oughta take it
I have the opportunity, and I should seize it
If she can dance we can make it
If she is able to dance, we can have a good time
C'mon queenie let's shake it
Let's hit the dance floor and have fun
Won't someone tell me
Can someone please inform me
Who's the queen standin over by the record machine
Who is the attractive young woman standing next to the music player
Meanwhile, I was still thinkin', hmmmm,
In the meantime, I was still contemplating
Well if it's a slow one
If the music is slow-paced
We'll omit it
We can skip it and wait for something more upbeat
If it's a rocker, then we'll get it
If it is music with a lot of energy and rhythm, then we will dance to it
If it's a good one, she'll admit it
If the music is enjoyable or interesting, she will acknowledge it
C'mon queenie, let's get with it
Come on, let's dance together and enjoy the music
I said go, go, go, little queenie
Let us dance with energy and excitement
I said go, go, go, little queenie
Let this moment and our dance be filled with energy
I said go, go, go, little queenie
Let's keep dancing with enthusiasm and excitement
Contributed by Arianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.