Roadrunner
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Lyrics

One two three four five six
Counting down before starting something

Roadrunner roadrunner
Addressing the roadrunner bird, which is fast and agile

Going faster miles an hour
Driving fast

Gonna ride by the stop-n-shop
Driving by a roadside store

With the radio on
Listening to the radio while driving

I'm in love with the modern world
Being fascinated with the present times

I'm in touch I'm a modern girl
Being connected to the trends of the time

New york city when it's late at night
Being in New York at night-time

I got the radio on
Continuing to listen to the radio

I'm like a roadrunner yeah
Feeling like the quick and agile bird

Said hello to the spirit of ol' 1956
Acknowledging the past era of the 1950s

It was pacing in the woods next to '57
Observing how the past is adjacent to the present

Well the highway was my only friend
Finding companionship in driving on the highway

Cuz I went by so quick
Driving very fast

Suburban trees were out there
Seeing trees outside the city

And consequently it smelt like heaven
Enjoying the fresh scent of the trees

So I say roadrunner once roadrunner twice
Repeating the bird's name for emphasis

So let's go out all night aw
Inviting to stay up and enjoy the night

Radio on got the fm
Tuning the radio to FM frequency

Radio on got the powerg got the magic
Feeling the magic of the radio's power

Radio on 50,000 watts of power
Being amazed by the power of the radio's signal

Radio on going faster miles an hour
Listening to music while driving fast

Radio on I feel like a roadrunner yeah
Feeling the energy of the song and identifying with the bird

Can't ya hear it out in jersey now
Wondering if people in New Jersey can also hear the radio

Headin' east on st. marks
Driving towards St. Marks street

Over to tompkin square park down by the power lines
Going to the park near the power distribution center

I see all the neon and it's cold at night
Observing the bright signs in contrast with the darkness and coldness

It's so exciting here with the skyscrapers
Feeling the thrill of being among the tall buildings

In the dark
Observing the city at night

I feel in touch with the modern world
Feeling connected to the present time

I feel in touch I feel alive
Feeling fully present and energized

Radio on 50,000 watts of power
Being amazed by the radio's strong signal

Radio on got the am
Tuning the radio to AM frequency

Radio on got the FM
Tuning the radio to FM frequency again

Radio on and the neon and it's cold outside
Being amazed by the neon lights in the cold nighttime

Radio on I feel in touch I feel in love I feel in love
Feeling connected to the present time and in love with it

Radio on I got the I got the I got the
Repeating the phrase to show excitement and amazement

Radio on again
Continuing to enjoy the radio