Greased Lightning
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Why this car is automatic
It's systematic
It's hydromatic
Why it's grease lightning (Sam: Grease lightning)
We'll get some overhead lifters and some four barrel quads
oh yeah
Keep talking whoa keep talking
Ryder:
A fuel injection cutoff and chrome plated rods oh yeah
Sam:
I'll get the money I'll kill to get the money
Ryder:
With a four speed on the floor they'll be waiting at the door
You know that ain't no crap we'll be getting lots of that
In Grease Lightning
New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike:
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Ryder:
Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike:
Grease lightning go grease lightning
Ryder:
Go grease lightning you're coasting through the heat lap trial
New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike:
Grease lightning go grease lightning
Ryder (New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike):
You are supreme (Oh oh!) the chicks'll scream (Oh oh!) for grease lightning
New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike:
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Ryder:
We'll get some purple French tail lights and thirty inch fins
oh yeah
A Palomino dashboard and duel muffler twins
oh yeah
With new pistons, plugs, and shocks I can get off my rocks
You know that I ain't bragging she's a real honey wagon
Grease lightning
New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike:
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Ryder:
Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike:
Grease lightning go grease lightning
Ryder:
Go grease lighting you're coasting through the heat lap trial
New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike:
Grease lightning go grease lightning
Ryder (New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike):
You are supreme (Oh oh!) the chicks'll scream (Oh oh!) for grease lightning
New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike:
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Ryder:
Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike:
Grease lightning go grease lightning
Ryder:
Go grease lighting you're coasting through the hit lap trial
Ryder (New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike):
You are supreme (Oh oh!) the chicks'll scream (Oh oh!) for grease lightning
New Direction Boys, Finn, and Mike:
Lightning, lightning, lightning
Lightning, lightning, lightning
Lightning
Ryder:
Yeah!
The song "Grease Lightning" is a high-energy, up-tempo rock 'n roll number from the 1971 musical film Grease. It is performed by the character Kenickie and his friends as they show off their newly-pimped-out hot rod. The song is about the excitement and power of a fast car and the thrill of showing it off to the world.
The first verse of the song praises the car's automatic, systematic, and hydromatic features, which are all designed to make it go faster and smoother. The chorus consists of the phrase "go, go, go, go" repeated over and over, showcasing the high-speed intensity of the song. The second verse goes into detail about the upgrades Kenickie and his friends have made to the car, including overhead lifters, four-barrel quads, and a fuel injection cutoff. The third verse describes more modifications, including purple French tail lights and a Palomino dashboard.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation, as Kenickie and his friends prepare to show off their car to the world. The catchy tune and high-energy tempo make it impossible to sit still while listening. It's a song that celebrates the thrill and freedom of driving a fast car, and the joy of being young and carefree.
Line by Line Meaning
Why this car is automatic
This car is exactly what I need
It's systematic
It's perfectly organized
It's hydromatic
It's super smooth
Why it's grease lightning
It's so fast and perfect like lightning
We'll get some overhead lifters and some four barrel quads
We'll make some upgrades and this car will be unstoppable
Keep talking whoa keep talking
Keep giving me the ideas and I can make it happen
A fuel injection cutoff and chrome plated rods oh yeah
Even the small details matter and we're going to make it amazing
With a four speed on the floor they'll be waiting at the door
Everyone will want to see this car and its power
You know that ain't no crap we'll be getting lots of that
We'll be the coolest people around with this car
In Grease Lightning
This car is the ultimate machine
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Let's get this car moving and make it incredible
Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
This car is blazing fast and unstoppable
Grease lightning go grease lightning
This car is the best and we're going to show it off
Go grease lightning you're coasting through the heat lap trial
This car can handle anything and we're going to prove it
You are supreme (Oh oh!) the chicks'll scream (Oh oh!) for grease lightning
This car is the coolest and everyone wants to be a part of it
We'll get some purple French tail lights and thirty inch fins
We're going to make this car look amazing from every angle
A Palomino dashboard and duel muffler twins oh yeah
The car will be just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside
With new pistons, plugs, and shocks I can get off my rocks
With these upgrades, this car will be unbeatable
You know that I ain't bragging she's a real honey wagon
I'm not exaggerating, this car is awesome
Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
This car is unstoppable and we're going to race it
Go grease lighting you're coasting through the heat lap trial
This car can handle anything and we're going to prove it
Lightning, lightning, lightning
This car is so fast, it's like lightning
Yeah!
We did it, we built the coolest car ever!
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LYRICS:
"Greased Lightning"
[Ryder:]
Why this car is automatic
It's systematic
It's hydromatic
Why it's grease lightning ([Sam:] Grease lightning)
We'll get some overhead lifters and some four barrel quads
oh yeah
[Sam:]
Keep talking whoa keep talking
[Ryder:]
A fuel injection cutoff and chrome plated rods oh yeah
[Sam:]
I'll get the money I'll kill to get the money
[Ryder:]
With a four speed on the floor they'll be waiting at the door
You know that ain't no crap we'll be getting lots of that
In Grease Lightning
[New Direction Boys and Mike:]
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
[Ryder:]
Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
[New Direction Boys and Mike:]
Grease lightning go grease lightning
[Ryder:]
Go grease lightning you're coasting through the heat lap trial
[New Direction Boys and Mike:]
Grease lightning go grease lightning
[Ryder (New Direction Boys and Mike):]
You are supreme (Oh oh!) the chicks'll scream (Oh oh!) for grease lightning
[New Direction Boys and Mike:]
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
[Ryder:]
We'll get some purple french tail lights and thirty inch fins
oh yeah
A Palomino dashboard and duel muffler twins
oh yeah
With new pistons, plugs, and shocks I can get off my rocks
You know that I ain't bragging she's a real honey wagon
Grease lightning
[Ryder:]
Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
[New Direction Boys and Mike:]
Grease lightning go grease lightning
[Ryder:]
Go grease lighting you're coasting through the heat lap trial
[New Direction Boys and Mike:]
Grease lightning go grease lightning
[Ryder (New Direction Boys and Mike):]
You are supreme (Oh oh!) the chicks'll scream (Oh oh!) for grease lightning
[New Direction Boys and Mike:]
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
[Ryder:]
Go grease lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
[New Direction Boys and Mike:]
Grease lightning go grease lightning
[Ryder:]
Go grease lighting you're coasting through the hit lap trial
[New Direction Boys and Mike:]
Grease lightning go grease lightning
[Ryder (New Direction Boys and Mike):]
You are supreme (Oh oh!) the chicks'll scream (Oh oh!) for grease lightning
[New Direction Boys and Mike:]
Lightning, lightning, lightning
Lightning, lightning, lightning
Lightning
[Ryder:]
Yeah!
Metoo3
as much as I love original versions of songs, I always look up if they have a glee version. I think the glee cast is an outstanding piece of talent. It is quite amazing what they can do :)
LB
The clean version
Princess
did you ever see them perform live? I went to Glee live in 2011 and it was CRAAAAAZY GOOD! Miss the glee era so much 🥺
Valen09
Yess
Valen09
@Princess wow😍
I-Am-Batman
I never realised how dirty the original Greased Lightning was until I heard how many words they had to change for Glee 😂
It’s Jocelyn
Same
famdrafts
I watched the original when I was 10, had no idea how dirty it was. But now as an adult I understand everything
Jos Penner
I'd be interested to see the original Chicago production which was very rated R.
Julie M
My sister and I listened to the soundtrack all the time when we were young and I’m completely horrified about it.