Red Wagon
Elwood Lyrics


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star twinkle twinkle bright
im in love with you tonight
ive been sittin here at home
starting at that telephone
shaking up boxes of letters
mementos in my old brown sweater
thinking about those days of old
and oh how it touched my soul
it could have been a simple story, sittin in the morning glorys
im in love with you tonight, come on lets make it right


heeeyy, we gonna ride the little red wagon
we gonna ride the little red wagon through the clouds and show you that i love you
said heeeyy, we gonna ride the little red wagon
we gonna ride the little red wagon through the clouds and show you that i love you


remeber when we blew the horns
we go silly on the phones
friday night dance hall song
a lot of love it kept me singing
it reads like a story book
confused and ive been mistook
your star twinkle twinkle bright
im in love with you tonight
it could have been a simple story, sittin in the morning glorys
im in love with you tonight, come on lets make it right

heeeyy, we gonna ride the little red wagon
we gonna ride the little red wagon through the clouds and show you that i love you
somebody said heeeyy, we gonna ride the little red wagon
we gonna ride the little red wagon through the clouds and through the sunshine so i show you that i love you

now im here hating those crooks
they stole your heart and left me shook
and im swingin on the front porch baby
im just thinkin about you driving me crazy
i know they say the grass is greener
my love is lost, have you seen her?
your star twinkle twinkle bright
im in love with you tonight
it could have been a simple story, sittin in the morning glorys
and im in love with you tonight, come on lets make it right

heeeyy, we gonna ride the little red wagon
we gonna ride the little red wagon through the clouds and show you that i love you




somebody said heeeyy (hey), we gonna ride the little red wagon
we gonna ride the little red wagon through the clouds and show you that i love you

Overall Meaning

In "Red Wagon," Elwood sings about reminiscing on old memories and the dreams that he once shared with someone special. He is longing for that person to return and make things right. He spends his time going through mementos and boxes of memories, thinking about days spent together and how it made him feel. He wants to reignite that spark and ride the "little red wagon through the clouds" to show his love.


The song has a nostalgic and sentimental tone that brings back memories of innocent, carefree times. Elwood's lyrics paint vivid imagery of a simpler time when the stars twinkled brighter and the world was full of possibilities. The chorus is catchy and inviting, inviting the listener to join in on the ride and experience the love that Elwood has for this person.


Line by Line Meaning

star twinkle twinkle bright
The singer is admiring the beauty of the stars, which reminds them of the person they're in love with.


im in love with you tonight
The singer is confessing their love for the person they're thinking about.


ive been sittin here at home
The singer has been home alone, likely feeling sad or lonely.


starting at that telephone
The artist has been waiting for a phone call, likely from the person they're in love with.


shaking up boxes of letters
The artist is going through old letters and other memories of their relationship with the person they're in love with.


mementos in my old brown sweater
The singer has keepsakes from their relationship with the person they're in love with, which they keep close to them.


thinking about those days of old
The singer is reminiscing about memories from their past relationship with the person they're in love with.


and oh how it touched my soul
The artist is expressing how much their past relationship with the person they're in love with meant to them emotionally.


it could have been a simple story, sittin in the morning glorys
The artist is reflecting on how their relationship with the person they're in love with could have been uncomplicated and easy.


come on lets make it right
The artist is expressing a desire to reconcile with the person they're in love with and make things right between them.


heeeyy, we gonna ride the little red wagon
The singer is using a metaphor of a little red wagon to describe their journey of love with the person they're in love with.


through the clouds and show you that i love you
The artist is expressing a desire to continue their journey of love with the person they're in love with, overcoming any obstacles together.


remeber when we blew the horns
The singer is reminiscing about a shared memory with the person they're in love with, likely a fun moment.


we go silly on the phones
The singer and the person they're in love with have had playful, silly conversations over the phone.


friday night dance hall song
The singer is remembering a time when they danced with the person they're in love with on a Friday night.


a lot of love it kept me singing
The artist felt happy and in love when they danced with the person they're in love with.


it reads like a story book
The artist feels that their relationship with the person they're in love with is like a fairy tale or story book romance.


confused and ive been mistook
The singer is feeling confused and uncertain about their relationship with the person they're in love with and may have been mistaken about certain aspects of it.


now im here hating those crooks
The singer is expressing anger towards people who have caused problems in their relationship with the person they're in love with.


they stole your heart and left me shook
The artist feels like someone else has won over the person they're in love with, leaving them feeling upset and uncertain about their future together.


and im swingin on the front porch baby
The artist is feeling nostalgic, perhaps remembering a time when they swung on a porch with the person they're in love with.


im just thinkin about you driving me crazy
The artist is thinking about the person they're in love with and how they make them feel.


i know they say the grass is greener
The singer is acknowledging the idea that some people believe there may be better options out there, but the person they're in love with is the one they truly want.


my love is lost, have you seen her?
The artist is feeling lost without the person they're in love with and is asking if anyone has seen them.




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ButtaFly Bex

I’ve been looking for this song for eons • finally! 🏆

Liazinha Porto

Wonderfull song!!!! Good vibes for togheter...

KMFDM FAN

Right?! I had this song and “Sundown” on a cassette single. I smoked so much back then and Sundown was my jam! No one else heard it before (or knows now) and that makes it even more my own.

Kris Owrey

I'm so glad to hear this song again.

Francisco Barbosa

I really like this music

Nate Lucchese

No Comments???? WTF? Great fuckin' song right here.

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