Valli scored over twenty-five Top-40 hits with The Four Seasons, a handful of Top-40 hits dubbed as a solo act in the late 1960s, one dubbed as The Wonder Who? in 1965, and again as a solo act in the mid to late 1970s. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with The Four Seasons in 1990.
Valli started his singing career in 1952. He cut his first single in 1953 as "Frankie Valley" –-a name he adopted from Jean Valley, his favorite female singer. In the mid-1950s he split up with The Travellers and joined The Variety Trio, which consisted of Tommy DeVito, twin brother Nick, and Hank Majewski. They redubbed themselves The Variatones, and later as The Four Lovers. Under this moniker, they scored a Top 40 hit with "You're the Apple of My Eye" in 1956. After a few more name changes, the group finally settled on The Four Seasons in 1960. About the same time, Valli Italianized his name to its current form. Nick DeVito and Majewski left the group in 1960 or 1961. Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi replaced them.
With Valli as its lead singer, The Four Seasons had a series of hits, including five number one singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Their first chart-topper was "Sherry" in 1962. They scored their final number one single in the U.S. in 1975 with "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)." The song enjoyed a second run on the U.S. charts in 1994 (credited as Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons) when a remixed version hit #14 on the Hot 100.
Grease
Frankie Valli Lyrics
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We got a lovin' thing, we gotta feed it right
There ain't no danger we can go too far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
They think our love is just a growing pain
Why don't they understand? It's just a crying shame
We stop the fight right now, we got to be what we feel
Grease is the word
Grease is the word, is the word that you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning
(Grease) grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Grease is the way we are feeling
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
Grease is the word, is the word that you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning
(Grease) grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
This is the life of illusion (illusion)
Wrapped up in trouble (trouble), laced with confusion
What are we doing here?
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are (be who we are)
Grease is the word
Grease is the word, is the word that you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning
(Grease) grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
(Grease) grease is the word, is the word that you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning (got a groove, got a meaning)
(Grease) grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word
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The lyrics to Frankie Valli's song "Grease" can be interpreted as a call to rebel against societal norms and expectations, and to lead a life true to oneself. The opening lyrics "I solve my problems and I see the light" denote the importance of taking control of one's own life and not letting others dictate one's path. The next line, "We got a lovin' thing, we gotta feed it right", emphasizes the importance of nurturing and caring for the things that matter to us, including relationships. The following line, "There ain't no danger we can go too far", can be seen as a warning against fear and playing it safe. The chorus, which repeats the line "Grease is the word", reinforces the idea that this newfound rebellion is key to finding one's identity and bringing happiness.
The second verse talks about the frustration of others not understanding the love and passion that one has for something. The line "Their lips are lying only real is real" explores the idea that true love and passion cannot be faked or disguised. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being true to oneself and not conforming to societal standards. The bridge, which declares "this is the life of illusion (illusion) wrapped up in trouble (trouble), laced with confusion, what are we doing here?" is a call to question the status quo and to break free from the illusion of what society tells us is right or wrong. The song ultimately emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and one's dreams, even when others might not understand.
Line by Line Meaning
I solve my problems and I see the light
I confront and overcome my challenges, and find clarity
We got a lovin' thing, we gotta feed it right
We have a special relationship that requires nurturing
There ain't no danger we can go too far
There is no risk we won't take for love
We start believing now that we can be who we are
We gain confidence in being our true selves
Grease is the word
Grease represents our unique way of life and love
They think our love is just a growing pain
Others perceive our relationship as temporary, insignificant
Why don't they understand? It's just a crying shame
It's disheartening that our love is misunderstood
Their lips are lying only real is real
Others deceive themselves with false beliefs, but we know the truth
We stop the fight right now, we got to be what we feel
We refuse to argue or compromise who we are
Grease is the word
Our unique way of life and love prevails
It's got groove it's got meaning
Our way of life and love is powerful, rich in significance
(Grease) grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Our way of life and love encompasses all aspects of our existence
Grease is the way we are feeling
Our way of life and love defines and shapes our emotions
We take the pressure and we throw away
We reject societal norms and expectations
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
The ways of the past no longer apply to us
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We have the potential to go the distance in our unique way of life and love
We start believing now that we can be who we are (be who we are)
We have faith in our ability to be true to ourselves
Grease is the word
Our unique way of life and love still reigns supreme
This is the life of illusion (illusion)
The ordinary way of life and love is a facade
Wrapped up in trouble (trouble), laced with confusion
Life and love can be complicated and overwhelming
What are we doing here?
We question the societal norms and systems we find ourselves in
(Grease) grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Our unique way of life and love is all-encompassing
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Our emotions are defined by our unique way of life and love
(Grease) grease is the word, is the word that you heard
Our way of life and love is still prevalent and relevant
It's got groove it's got meaning (got a groove, got a meaning)
Our unique way of life and love is vibrant, significant
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Gibb
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@dibi11dibi96
Lyrics:
I solve my problems and I see the light
We got a lovin' thing, we gotta feed it right
There ain't no danger we can go too far
We start believing now that we can be what we are
Grease is the word
They think our love is just a growing pain
Why don't they understand, it's just a crying shame
Their lips are lying only real is real
We stop the fight right now, we got to be what we feel
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now but we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
This is the life of illusion
Wrapped up in trouble, laced with confusion
What are we doing here?
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word, it's the word
That you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
@myristicina.
I think this the best song in the movie honestly
@nataliasilvia4381
RarityMoon Me too :))
@elpman001
100% agree and it's not really close either
@noahburres1963
That’s because it is
@franck25
RarityMoon
I agree !
@itsblitz4437
I did like one of their musical numbers.
@dibi11dibi96
Lyrics:
I solve my problems and I see the light
We got a lovin' thing, we gotta feed it right
There ain't no danger we can go too far
We start believing now that we can be what we are
Grease is the word
They think our love is just a growing pain
Why don't they understand, it's just a crying shame
Their lips are lying only real is real
We stop the fight right now, we got to be what we feel
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now but we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
This is the life of illusion
Wrapped up in trouble, laced with confusion
What are we doing here?
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word, it's the word
That you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word
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@christophermcgurrin6745
We know
@edinofuentes3936
Gracias. Thanks...for the lyrics
@matteodevittorio9857
Thank you!