Sea Cruise
John Fogerty Lyrics

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Now Old Man Rhythm is in my shoes,
It's no use sittin' here singin' the blues,
So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose,
Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise?
Ow, ow baby, ow, ow baby,
Ow, ow baby!
Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise?

I feel like jumpin' and honey
Won't you join me please, yeah.
Well I don't like beggin'
But now I'm gonna bend a knee, oh yeah.

Well I gotta get a-movin' honey,
I ain't lyin',
My heart is beating the rhythm
And it's right on time.
So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose,
Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise?
Ow, ow baby, ow, ow mama,
Ow, ow baby!
Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise?

Well I gotta get-a-rockin',
Get my hat off the rack,
I gotta boogie-woogie like
A knot's in my back,
So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose,
Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise?
Ow, ow baby, ow, ow baby,
Ow, ow baby!
Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise?

I feel like jumpin' and honey
Won't you join me please, yeah.
Well I don't like beggin'
But now I'm gonna bend a knee, oh yeah.

Ow, ow baby, ow, ow mama,
Ow, ow baby! Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise?

Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise?
Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise?
I'm goin', I'm goin',

I'm goin' on a sea sea cruise,
Let me take you on a sea cruise na na.

Overall Meaning

The song "Sea Cruise" sung by John Fogerty is an upbeat and lively tune about taking a sea cruise with a loved one to escape the humdrum of reality. The lyrics begin with the mention of "Old Man Rhythm" in the singer's shoes, which is an allusion to the rhythm of music that runs through him. The singer then invites his lover to join him for a sea cruise, promising her that it will be an unforgettable experience. He then riffs on his desire to dance, his heart beating to the rhythm of the music, urging his partner to let him take her on this journey.

Line by Line Meaning

Now Old Man Rhythm is in my shoes,
I feel the beat and rhythm of music, I am energized

It's no use sittin' here singin' the blues,
It's pointless to be unhappy or negative

So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose,
Join me, it won't hurt you

Won't you let me take you on a sea cruise?
Let me take you away on a boat ride

Ow, ow baby, ow, ow baby,
Expressing excitement, joy

I feel like jumpin' and honey
I feel like dancing and having fun

Won't you join me please, yeah.
Join me and have fun too

Well I don't like beggin'
I don't like to plead or beg anyone

But now I'm gonna bend a knee, oh yeah.
But I am willing to humble myself and ask for your company

Well I gotta get a-movin' honey,
I have to start moving and dancing

I ain't lyin',
I am not lying or exaggerating