GTO
Eric Burdon Lyrics


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In Biloxi Mississippi on a street called Waterloo
At the roadhouse where the highway
Doe's a little number there with a 42
On a chasin' for some lovin'
On a humid afternoon
She's delightedhe's a quitter
He probably never will deliver
So she leaves him with his rock 'n' roll tunes

But he's still got the GTO
And he still loves to drive that road
He's still got a GTO mighty good
It's kind of gold
GTO

On the blue team in Virginia
Another weekend maneuver
On a weekend with per diem
A lot of work there for democracy
There's a governor from assembly
Reciting good poems from his memory
And all of his money in his money jar
He traded for one muscle car

But he's still got the GTO
And he still loves to drive that road
He's still got a GTO mighty good
It's kind of gold
GTO

In Malibu California
There's a surfer do you remember
He used to ride the big kahuna
With Robin and Finesse
They used to call him super hooter
He used to rock there to wooly bully
He's the one you can see him on the beach
They call him old man
Checking out the girls and their cars

But he's still got the GTO
And he still loves to drive that road
He's still got a GTO mighty good
It's kind of gold
GTO
Hahaha




My GTO
...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "GTO" by Eric Burdon portray individuals who are obsessed with their cars, specifically the GTO. The first verse depicts a woman driving a 42 GTO in search of love but ultimately leaving behind her music-loving partner. The second verse describes a governor who trades all his money for a GTO and enjoys driving it on the weekends. Finally, the third verse references a surfer in Malibu who cruises in his GTO and checks out girls on the beach. The repetition of the chorus, "But he's still got a GTO, and he still loves to drive that road," highlights the importance and attachment that these individuals have to their cars.


The lyrics of "GTO" showcase the importance of cars in Americana culture, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Cars were not just a mode of transportation but were also a symbol of status, freedom, and individuality. The song's narrative depicts individuals who value their cars as more than just an object but as an extension of themselves. The GTO is a representation of their personalities and desires. It's also important to note that the lyrics suggest that the love for the GTO is universal regardless of gender, social status, or lifestyle.


Overall, "GTO" by Eric Burdon embodies the spirit of the 60s and 70s cultural revolution that revolved around youthful exuberance and the freedom to express oneself. The song reminds us that cars were not just used for practical purposes but were also an essential part of the American Dream.


Line by Line Meaning

In Biloxi Mississippi on a street called Waterloo
The song sets the scene to be in Biloxi, Mississippi, specifically on the street called Waterloo.


At the roadhouse where the highway
The scene is at a roadhouse near the highway.


Doe's a little number there with a 42
There's a woman there who has a car with the number 42 on it.


On a chasin' for some lovin'
The woman is on the lookout for love.


On a humid afternoon
The weather is hot and humid.


She's delightedhe's a quitter
The woman is excited, but the man she's with is a quitter.


He probably never will deliver
The man is unlikely to keep his promises.


So she leaves him with his rock 'n' roll tunes
The woman leaves the man with his music.


But he's still got the GTO
Despite losing the woman, the man still has his GTO.


And he still loves to drive that road
He still enjoys driving his GTO.


He's still got a GTO mighty good
His GTO is still in great condition.


It's kind of gold
The color of the GTO is gold.


On the blue team in Virginia
The song now switches to Virginia and the blue team there.


Another weekend maneuver
They're doing some weekend maneuvers or exercises.


On a weekend with per diem
They have a budget for expenses on the weekend.


A lot of work there for democracy
They're working towards democracy.


There's a governor from assembly
There's a governor present and possibly from the assembly.


Reciting good poems from his memory
The governor is reciting some good poems he remembers.


And all of his money in his money jar
He has all his money saved up in a jar.


He traded for one muscle car
He traded all his saved up money for a muscle car.


In Malibu California
Now the song is in Malibu, California.


There's a surfer do you remember
There's a surfer that the song is asking if you remember.


He used to ride the big kahuna
The surfer used to ride the big kahuna.


With Robin and Finesse
He used to ride waves with Robin and Finesse.


They used to call him super hooter
His nickname was Super Hooter.


He used to rock there to wooly bully
He used to listen to Wooly Bully there.


He's the one you can see him on the beach
He's a regular at the beach and you can easily see him there.


They call him old man
Despite his history as a surfer, he's now referred to as old man.


Checking out the girls and their cars
The old man now spends his time checking out girls and their cars.


Hahaha
An expression of laughter or amusement.


My GTO
The man is once again referring to his beloved GTO.




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