Suzie Q
Flash Cadillac Lyrics


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Oh Suzie Q
Oh Suzie Q
Oh Suzie Q Baby I love you
Suzie Q

I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
I like the way you walk I like the way you talk
Suzie Q

(Guitar solo)

Oh say that youll be true
Oh say that youll be true
Oh say that youll be true and never leave me blue
Suzie Q

Oh say that youll be mine
Oh say that youll be mine
Oh say that youll be mine Baby all the time
Suzie Q

(Guitar solo)

Oh, Suzie Q
Oh, Suzie Q
Oh, Suzie Q, Baby, I love you
Suzie Q

I like the way you walk
I like the way you talk
I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk
Suzie Q

Oh, Suzie Q
Oh, Suzie Q




Oh, Suzie Q, Baby, I love you
Suzie Q

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Flash Cadillac's song Suzie Q are a direct expression of the singer's infatuation with a woman named Suzie Q. The song's catchy chorus repeats Suzie Q's name over and over, emphasizing the singer's intense feelings of love and desire for her. The verses of the song highlight specific aspects of Suzie Q's personality and appearance that the singer finds attractive, such as the way she talks and walks. The guitar solos in the song punctuate these moments of romantic fervor with textured instrumental breaks.


As the song progresses, the singer implores Suzie Q to promise her loyalty and love to him. The repetition of the phrase "Oh say that you'll be true" emphasizes the importance of trust and commitment in the singer's romantic ideal. The final guitar solo and repetition of Suzie Q's name imply a kind of ecstatic sensuality and devotion to the object of the singer's desire.


Overall, the song Suzie Q is a celebration of romantic longing and the joy of infatuation. With its catchy hooks and guitar solos, it's a classic example of rock and roll's ability to express raw emotion through music.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh Suzie Q
Addressing Suzie Q


Oh Suzie Q
Repeating addressing Suzie Q


Oh Suzie Q Baby I love you
Expressing love for Suzie Q


Suzie Q
Referring to Suzie Q again


I like the way you walk
Expressing admiration for Suzie Q's gait


I like the way you talk
Expressing admiration for Suzie Q's way of speaking


I like the way you walk I like the way you talk
Repeating admiration for Suzie Q's gait and manner of speaking


Suzie Q
Referring to Suzie Q again


(Guitar solo)
Instrumental interlude


Oh say that you'll be true
Asking Suzie Q to be truthful


Oh say that you'll be true
Repeating the request for Suzie Q to be truthful


Oh say that you'll be true and never leave me blue
Asking Suzie Q to be true and not to make the artist unhappy


Suzie Q
Referring to Suzie Q again


Oh say that you'll be mine
Asking Suzie Q to commit to a romantic relationship


Oh say that you'll be mine
Repeating the request for Suzie Q to commit to a romantic relationship


Oh say that you'll be mine Baby all the time
Asking Suzie Q to commit to a romantic relationship all the time


Suzie Q
Referring to Suzie Q again


(Guitar solo)
Instrumental interlude


Oh, Suzie Q
Addressing Suzie Q again


Oh, Suzie Q
Repeating addressing Suzie Q


Oh, Suzie Q, Baby, I love you
Repeating love for Suzie Q


Suzie Q
Referring to Suzie Q again


I like the way you walk
Repeating admiration for Suzie Q's gait


I like the way you talk
Repeating admiration for Suzie Q's way of speaking


I like the way you walk, I like the way you talk
Repeating admiration for Suzie Q's gait and manner of speaking


Suzie Q
Referring to Suzie Q again




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@frankslade33

This song and that scene were made for each other.

@iker8010

I love CCR but this is, by far, the best version.

@MidnightBlue766

When the Playboy Bunny performance at the USO Show turns into a riot.

@radstorm

great version from the A-N film.. the drummer riff near the end is awesome :o)

@Vorobey799

GOOOOOOOOOOOOD MOOOOOOOOORNING VIETNAM!!!!!!!

@jamsheadaziz3999

On YouTube somewhere try to see Raquel welch dance to this tune. Man can she dance.
FYI the link is titled "Raquel welch go go dances to suzie q

@lilitharthur8757

Mi soundtrack favorito de Apocalypse Now!!

@Ezequiel-om9qb

Este tema y The end son las mejores canciones de apocalypse now!

@pimmi6890

I love this version very much
it's excited and wonderful that i think!
I'm so happy when i found this susie Q Version.

@pimmi6890

2020I still love this song😍😍😍

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