Grease
Grease Lyrics


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Summer loving had me a blast
Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away to oh oh the summer nights

Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car

She swam by me she got a cramp
He swam by me got my suit damp
I saved her life she nearly drown
He showed off splashing around
Summer sun something's begun but oh oh the summer nights

Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put up a fight?

Took her bowling in the arcade
We went strolling drank lemonade
We made out under the dock
We stayed out till ten o'clock
Summer fling don't mean a thing but oh oh the summer nights

Tell me more, tell me more
But you don't gotta brag
Tell me more, tell me more
Cause he sounds like a drag

He got friendly holding my hand
She got friendly down in the sand
He was sweet just turned eightteen
Well she was good you know what I mean
Summer heat boy and girl meet but oh oh the summer nights

Tell me more, tell me more
How much dough did he spend?
Tell me more, tell me more
Could she get me a friend?

It turned colder that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doing now





Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more

Overall Meaning

"Summer Nights" is a song from the 1978 movie musical Grease, performed by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The song describes the summer romance and fling between Danny and Sandy, two teenagers who met and fell in love over the summer. The lyrics depict their fond memories of the time they spent together, from meeting each other to flirting and finally having a summer romance. However, the song also hints at the end of their relationship as the summer ends, with the lyrics โ€œSummer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights.โ€


Line by Line Meaning

Summer loving had me a blast
The excitement of summer makes everything fun and enjoyable


Summer loving happened so fast
The fast pace of summer makes it seem like time flies by


I met a girl crazy for me
I met a girl who was really interested in me


Met a boy cute as can be
I met a really attractive boy


Summer days drifting away to oh oh the summer nights
As summer days come to an end, summer nights are full of possibilities


Tell me more, tell me more Did you get very far
Asking for more details about the story


Tell me more, tell me more Like does he have a car
Asking for more trivial details about the story


She swam by me she got a cramp
A girl I was with while swimming gets a cramp


He swam by me got my suit damp
A boy I was with splashed me and got my clothes wet


I saved her life she nearly drown
I saved the girl I was with from drowning


He showed off splashing around
The boy I was with was showing off by playing in the water


Summer sun something's begun but oh oh the summer nights
Summer days are just the beginning of something exciting that will happen at night


Tell me more, tell me more Was it love at first sight?
Asking if the love story started right away


Tell me more, tell me more Did she put up a fight?
Asking if the girl was uninterested or hesitant at first


Took her bowling in the arcade
I took her to play arcade games and go bowling


We went strolling drank lemonade
We walked and drank lemonade together


We made out under the dock
We kissed under a dock by the water


We stayed out till ten o'clock
We were out late enjoying each other's company


Summer fling don't mean a thing but oh oh the summer nights
Although fleeting, summer flings are memorable and exciting


Tell me more, tell me more But you don't gotta brag
Asking for more details but also reminding not to boast


Tell me more, tell me more Cause he sounds like a drag
Asking for more details to see if the boy was interesting


He got friendly holding my hand
The boy I was with held my hand affectionately


She got friendly down in the sand
The girl I was with got intimate with me on the beach


He was sweet just turned eighteen
The boy I was with was young, but very kind and thoughtful


Well she was good you know what I mean
The girl I was with was great in every way


Summer heat boy and girl meet but oh oh the summer nights
Boys and girls can find love in the heat of summer nights


Tell me more, tell me more How much dough did he spend?
Asking how much money the boy spent


Tell me more, tell me more Could she get me a friend?
Asking if the girl can set me up with one of her friends


It turned colder that's where it ends
As summer ends, so does our relationship


So I told her we'd still be friends
I tried to soften the blow by telling her we can still be friends


Then we made our true love vow
We promised to be true to our feelings


Wonder what she's doing now
Wondering how the girl is now


Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights
Although summer love may come to an end, memories of summer nights remain




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Written by: STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS

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I saw my problems and I'll 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 believin' now that we can be who we are, grease is the word

They think our love is just a growin' pain
Why don't they understand? it's just a cryin' shame
Their lips are lyin', only real is real
We stop the fight right now, we got to be what we feel, grease is the word

It's got a groove, it's got a meaning
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 believin' now that we can be who we are, grease is the word

It's got a groove, it's got a meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Grease is the way we are feeling

This is a life of illusion, a life of control
Mixed with confusion, what're we doin' 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 believin' now that we can be who we are, grease is the word

Grease is the word, its the word that you heard
It's got a groove, it's got a meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Grease is the way we are feeling

Grease is the word, its the word that you heard
It's got a groove, it's got a meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Grease is the way we are feeling



Maggie Dunham

Lyrics ๐Ÿ’–
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
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
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
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
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



juanfritas_

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
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
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
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
Grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word
Is the word
Is the word
...



Tan Zaul

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 to 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
Their lips are lying only real is real
We stop the fight right now, we got to be what feel
Grease is the word
Is the word that you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning
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
Conventionalitly 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
Is the word that you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place is the motion
Grease is the way we are feeling

This is the life of 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

Grease is the word
Is the word that you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place is the motion
Grease is the way we are feeling

Grease is the word
Is the word that you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place is the motion
Grease is the way we are feeling

Grease is the word
Is the word
Is the word
Is the word



Dr. Gary Martin

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, is the word, is the word that you heard
It's got a groove, it's got a meaning
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
Conventionalitly 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, is the word, is the word that you heard
It's got a groove, it's got a meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
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, we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are

Grease is the word, is the word, is the word that you heard
It's got a groove, it's got a meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Grease is the way we are feeling

Grease is the word, is the word that you heard
It's got a groove, it's got a 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



John Cate

This happened in 1978, the year that Barry Gibb wrote more No. 1 hits in one year than anyone before or since. Seven different songs he penned hit the top spot in '78, including songs for the Bee Gees, Yvonne Elliman, Andy Gibb, and Frankie Valli. This was the last one:

โ€˜How Deep Is Your Loveโ€™ (penned Oct 1977) โ€” 3 weeks, Dec 24 1977 to Jan 7 1978
โ€˜Stayinโ€™ Aliveโ€™ (Dec 1977) โ€” 4 weeks, Feb 4 to Feb 25
โ€˜(Love Is) Thicker Than Waterโ€™ (Nov 1977) โ€” 2 weeks, Mar 4 to Mar 11
โ€˜Night Feverโ€™ (Feb 1978) โ€” 8 weeks, Mar 18 to May 6
โ€˜If I Canโ€™t Have Youโ€™ (Dec 1977) โ€” 1 week, May 13
โ€˜Shadow Dancingโ€™ (Apr 1978) โ€” 7 weeks, Jun 17 to Jul 29
โ€˜Greaseโ€™ (May 1978) โ€” 2 weeks, Aug 26 to Sep 2



All comments from YouTube:

berbatov3890

This is by far the best song from the whole movie.

It's also incidentally what makes the film better than the stage version.

Smfsableye

berbatov3890 I saw a stage version that did Grease is the Word as the intro, is that atypical of the stage version or something?

Daniel Weddell

Smfsableye It's from the revised 2007 Broadway revival of Grease. I know both Samuel French and Theatrical Rights Worldwide both have rights to the stage versions of Grease, as to which one is the original 1971 version without Grease is the Word or the revised version with it, I'm not sure at all.

aerialkate

berbatov3890 It's a Barry Gibb song - he sings some of the backing vocals too. He always admired Frankie Valli and has said he modelled, in part, his falsetto on Valli's usual vocal style - though Valli doesn't sing falsetto on this track. You can't beat a Bee Gees tune and the combination of a Gibb melody and Frankie's vocals is pretty irresistible in a pop record.

Christopher Walker

Oh hell yes! It's my favorite song in the whole film.

Bluberry

+berbatov3890 This was the song that stuck into my brain as a child.

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John W

I was 23 when this movie was out, everyone stood up to leave at the end but I stayed to listen to this song. Magic times

Jermain Allen

John Walker u old lol

Aragon Mill

John Walker lucky

Killers Eddie

I was about 8. Saw it at a drive-in. Great moment in my life.

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