Lançado em 16 de junho de 1978, Grease teve sucesso crítico e comercialmente, tornando-se o filme musical de maior bilheteria de todos os tempos na época.[4] O orçamento de Grease foi de 6 milhões de dólares, com arrecadação mundial de 396 milhões de dólares, sendo, até hoje, um dos filmes musicais de maior arrecadação de bilheteria nos Estados Unidos.[5] O seu álbum de trilha sonora terminou 1978 como o segundo álbum mais vendido do ano nos Estados Unidos, atrás apenas da trilha sonora de 1977 do blockbuster Saturday Night Fever (que também estrelou Travolta)[6] e recebeu a sua solitária indicação ao Oscar por "Hopelessly Devoted to You" (que perdeu o Oscar de melhor canção original para "Last Dance" de Donna Summer do filme Thank God It's Friday no Oscar 1979).
A sequência, Grease 2, foi lançada em 1982, estrelada por Maxwell Caulfield e Michelle Pfeiffer como uma nova classe de greasers. Poucos membros do elenco original reprisaram seus papéis. John Travolta e Olivia Newton-John voltariam a atuarem juntos no filme de 1983 Two of a Kind. Em 17 de agosto de 2009 houve a estreia de Somos tú y yo, uma série de televisão inspirada no filme estreou na Venezuela. O show explora e expande os personagens e a história do filme. Em 31 de janeiro de 2016, foi ao ar na Fox o especial de televisão Grease: Live!, um musical adaptado ao vivo, usando componentes do filme de 1978 e do espetáculo original da Broadway. Estrelando Julianne Hough, Aaron Tveit e Vanessa Hudgens, a adaptação recebeu críticas positivas e dez indicações ao Emmy.[7] Em março de 2019, foi anunciado que uma prequela, intitulado Summer Loving, está atualmente em desenvolvimento no estúdio de cinema Paramount Players. O projeto será uma colaboração de produção conjunta com a Temple Hill Productions e a Picturestart Productions. John August assinou contrato para atuar como roteirista
Greased Lightning
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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Systematic
Hydromatic
Why its a Grease Lightning (Grease lightning)
We'll get some overhead lifters
And some four barrel quads oh yeah
(keep talking whoa keep talking)
(I'll get her ready I'll kill to get her ready)
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
The lyrics of John Travolta's song Greased Lightning describe a customized car that is fast and powerful. The opening lines of the song establish the car's technological specifications: it is automatic, systematic, and hydromatic. These words suggest that the car is state-of-the-art, with advanced features that make it easy to operate and maintain. The chorus of the song urges the car on, encouraging it to go faster and burn up the quarter mile.
The next lines of the song suggest that the car's power comes from its engine. The singer mentions "overhead lifters" and "four barrel quads," which are types of engine components that can increase the car's horsepower. Other features like "fuel injection cutoffs" and "chrome-plated rods" also suggest that the car's engine is highly customized and designed for speed. However, the tone of the song is somewhat irreverent - the singer brags about the car's power, but does it in a joking, almost tongue-in-cheek manner.
Overall, the lyrics of Greased Lightning capture the excitement and passion of car culture, which was a popular theme in 1950s and 1960s rock music. The song presents the car as an object of desire and status, something to be shown off and bragged about. However, the lyrics also suggest a sense of rebellion and nonconformity. The car is portrayed as a way to stand out from the crowd and assert one's individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
This car is automatic
This vehicle operates without manual input
Systematic
It has a consistent and orderly process of operation
Hydromatic
This car has a hydraulic transmission system that works automatically
Why, it's Grease Lightning (Grease Lightning)
This car is named Grease Lightning
We'll get some overhead lifters
We'll install mechanical devices that enhance the performance of the engine
And some four barrel quads, oh yeah (keep talking, whoa keep talking)
We'll also include powerful carburetors to fuel the engine
Fuel injection cutoffs and crome plated rods, oh yeah (I'll get her ready, I'll kill to get her ready)
We'll equip the car with state-of-the-art fuel injection system and shiny chrome-plated engine parts
With a four-speed on the floor, they'll be waiting at the door
This car has a manual four-speed transmission which makes it highly sought after
You know that I ain't braggin', she's a real pussy wagon
I'm not being arrogant, this car has the ability to attract women with its appeal and performance
Grease Lightning, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
This car is ready to go as fast as it can!
Go Grease Lightning, you're burning up the quarter mile
This car is incredibly fast and can do a quarter mile in no time
Grease lightning, go grease lightning
This car, named Grease Lightning, is unstoppable and ready to go
Go Grease Lightning, you're coasting through the hit lap trial
This car can easily cruise through any race or track without difficulties
Grease lightning, go grease lightning
This car, named Grease Lightning, is superior and unstoppable!
You are supreme, the chicks'll cream for grease lightning
This car is unbeatable and has the ability to make women go crazy over it!
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIM JACOBS, WARREN CASEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zachriddle6541
So this is why my oil change takes so damn long
@luewane22
Slightly Aggravated That’s classic!
@tammycain8421
Zack Riddle I love your comment that's adorable
@rosemaryc6140
Jajajjajaa...
@jessicanicole3747
Zach Riddle yup
@HeyLeelaG
Cracking up !
@teetheatersanonymous
9 year old me singing this song not realizing what the lyrics meant:
“YOU ARE SUPREME! THE CHICKS’LL CREAM! FOR GREASED LIGHTNING!”
@elviagutierrez2694
Natalie Abigail Sosa happy birthday cake myself mom and my sister are all in the same place as the
@donttouchmabeans4750
😂😂i always thought it was scream
@Cozza69
@@donttouchmabeans4750 bro wtf i just rewatched this and just understood every joke