Grease
John Travolta/Olivia Newton-John Lyrics


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This car is automatic
Systematic
Hydromatic
Why its a Grease lightning (Grease lightning)

I got chills they're multiplying
And I'm losing control
Cause the power you're supplying
It's electrifying

You better shape coz I need a man
And my heart is set on you
You better shape up
You better,to my heart I must be true

You're the one that I want
The one that I need
Oh yes indeed

Why it's a Grease lightning (grease lightning)
We'll get some overhead lifters
And some four barrel quads oh yeah
(keep talking whoa keep talking)
Fuel injection cutoffs and crome plated rods oh yeah
(I'll get the money I'll kill to get the money)

With a four speed on the floor they'll be waiting at the door
You know that I ain't braggin she's a real pussy wagon
Grease Lightning
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go

Go Grease Lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
Grease lightning go grease lightning
Go grease lightning you're coasting through the hit lap trial
Grease lightning go grease lightning
You are supreme the chicks'll cream for grease lightning
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go

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 a way to oh oh the summer night

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 ran by me got my suit damp
I saved her life she nearly drown
He showed off splashing around
Summer sun somethings 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?

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

"Grease" is a song from the musical and movie of the same name, and it's a rollicking tribute to 1950s-style rock and roll that incorporates elements of pop, rock, and R&B. The song is sung by the T-Birds, a group of guys who love cars, girls, and rock and roll. The song's lyrics describe their dream car, the Grease Lightning, which is a fast, powerful, and stylish automobile that is designed to turn heads and inspire envy. The song's lyrics use lots of car metaphors, such as "automatic," "systematic," and "hydromatic," to describe the car's sleek and sexy design, and to emphasize its speed and power.


The song's second verse shifts from describing the car to describing the T-Birds' attraction to the Pink Ladies, the group of girls they all adore. The lyrics describe the singer's physical reaction to the girl he wants, using the metaphor of being "electrified" by her power. The Pink Ladies are portrayed as strong and independent young women who don't need men to tell them what to do, but the T-Birds can't help becoming infatuated with them anyway. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Grease Lightning," emphasizing the car's appeal and the T-Birds' love for it.


Overall, the song is a celebration of youthful exuberance, energy, and romance, as well as an homage to the culture of fast cars and rock and roll that dominated American popular culture in the 1950s.


Line by Line Meaning

This car is automatic
This car's transmission is automatic


Systematic
Its mechanical movement follows a patterned system


Hydromatic
Its transmission is a type of automatic transmission using a hydraulic torque converter


Why it's a Grease lightning (Grease lightning)
It's an impressively fast car


I got chills they're multiplying
Physiological sensations are causing me to shiver involuntarily and repeatedly


And I'm losing control
I am unable to maintain a grip on my emotions or behaviors


Cause the power you're supplying
Due to the strength and impact of the influence you have on me


It's electrifying
My body and mind are being stimulated as if by an electric shock


You better shape coz I need a man
You need to improve your actions and behavior because I require a suitable romantic partner


And my heart is set on you
My feelings of love and attraction are directed toward you specifically


You better shape up
You must improve quickly


You better,to my heart I must be true
You better prove your commitment to me by satisfying the deepest feelings of my heart


You're the one that I want
You are the person I desire and value most


The one that I need
You are the person I rely on for emotional, romantic and possibly physical support


Oh yes indeed
Without a doubt, this is true


We'll get some overhead lifters
We will obtain and install components that lift the engine's intake valves higher than usual


And some four barrel quads oh yeah
We will obtain and install high-performance four-barrel carburetors


(keep talking whoa keep talking)
Continue discussing/bragging about the high-performance modifications


Fuel injection cutoffs and crome plated rods oh yeah
We will also place fuel injection cutoff systems in the vehicle and add chrome steel rods for additional support


(I'll get the money I'll kill to get the money)
I am determined to acquire the necessary finances to complete these modifications by any means necessary


With a four speed on the floor they'll be waiting at the door
After converting the transmission to a four-speed manual, it will be so impressive, everyone will be amazed by the vehicle's power


You know that I ain't braggin she's a real pussy wagon
I'm not trying to be arrogant, but this car will attract many women


Grease Lightning
The car is a fast, impressive machine


Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Drive the car away quickly


Go Grease Lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
Drive the car as fast as possible


Go grease lightning
Continue driving the car quickly


You're coasting through the hit lap trial
You're driving smoothly even as you approach the most difficult part of the race course


You are supreme the chicks'll cream for grease lightning
You and your car are superior; women will be attracted to you both


Summer loving had me a blast
Romantic involvement over the summer was enjoyable and exciting


Summer loving happened so fast
The romance and relationship developed very quickly


I met a girl crazy for me
I encountered a woman who was wild about me


Met a boy cute as can be
I encountered a man who was extremely attractive


Summer days drifting away to oh oh the summer night
Summertime passed by quickly, leading to reminiscing about the nights that were especially enjoyable


Tell me more, tell me more
Provide further details about what was just mentioned


Did you get very far?
How far advanced did the romantic relationship become?


Like does he have a car?
Does the attractive man have a car?


She swam by me she got a cramp
She encountered physical difficulties while swimming near me


He ran by me got my suit damp
He caused my suit to become wet as he ran by me


I saved her life she nearly drowned
I rescued her because she was close to experiencing danger in the water


He showed off splashing around
He put on a show by creating large splashes in the water


Summer sun somethings begun but oh oh the summer nights
The onset of summer had a positive, exciting effect due to the potential of enjoyable nights in the future


Was it love at first sight?
Did the romantic relationship start from an initial spark of love between the two people?


Did she put up a fight?
Was the woman easy to win over, or did she resist at first?


It turned colder that's where it ends
Once the weather began to cool, the romantic relationship ended


So I told her we'd still be friends
I expressed that we would remain friends despite the end of the romantic relationship


Then we made our true love vow
We made a sincere promise to each other about our true feelings for each other


Wonder what she's doing now
I am curious about what the woman is currently doing with her life


Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights
The idealistic dreams of the perfect summer fell apart piece by piece, but the summer nights retained a special place in the artist's memory




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN FARRAR

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