Little Queenie
Keith Richards and Jerry Lee Lewis Lyrics
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When I saw her comin' down the aisle
I got the wiggles in my knees
When she looked at me and sweetly smiled
Well there she is again
Standin' over by the record machine
Well she looks like a model
On the cover of a magazine
To be a minute over seventeen
Meanwhile I was thinkin'
Well if she's in the mood
No need to break it
I got the chance and I oughta take it
If she can dance we can make it
C'mon queenie let's shake it
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
Won't someone tell me
Who's the queen standin over by the record machine
Well she looks like a model
On the cover of a magazine
But she's too cute
To be a minute over seventeen
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
Meanwhile, I was still thinkin', hmmmm,
Well if it's a slow one
We'll omit it
If it's a rocker, then we'll get it
If it's a good one, she'll admit it
C'mon queenie, let's get with it
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
The lyrics to Keith Richards and Jerry Lee Lewis's song Little Queenie showcases the excitement of the singer upon seeing a young and attractive girl, whom he refers to as "Little Queenie." The song describes the singer's physical reaction to her as he gets "lumps in [his] throat" and "the wiggles in [his] knees" upon seeing her walk down the aisle. He sees her again standing by the record machine looking like a model, but he knows she can't be over seventeen.
As the song progresses, the singer encourages Little Queenie to dance with him and they can make it together. He sings "If it's a slow one, we'll omit it / If it's a rocker, then we'll get it / If it's a good one, she'll admit it / C'mon queenie, let's get with it." The song has an upbeat tempo, and the lyrics are suggestive of the singer's intentions to have a good time and dance with this young woman.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a fun and carefree moment between two people enjoying each other's company and a good song. However, the lyrics may raise eyebrows now, as the singer's intentions may come off as predatory.
Line by Line Meaning
I got lumps in my throat
My voice was shaking, and I felt emotional when I saw her walking down the aisle.
When I saw her comin' down the aisle
When I saw her walking towards me, ready to get married.
I got the wiggles in my knees
I was feeling nervous and excited when she looked at me and smiled sweetly.
When she looked at me and sweetly smiled
Her smile made me feel happy and anxious at the same time.
Well there she is again
I can see her again, standing by the record machine.
Standin' over by the record machine
She is standing close to the record player and listening to the music.
Well she looks like a model
She is very beautiful, and I can't take my eyes off her.
On the cover of a magazine
She looks like a glamorous model who might be featured on the cover of a magazine.
But she's too cute
She is too adorable and charming to be older than seventeen.
To be a minute over seventeen
She looks so young and fresh that I can't believe she is any older than seventeen years.
Meanwhile I was thinking
At the same time, I was thinking about something else.
Well if she's in the mood
If she is feeling playful or flirtatious, then I should take advantage of that.
No need to break it
There's no reason to be shy or hesitant about it.
I got the chance and I oughta take it
I have an opportunity and should seize it before it passes me by.
If she can dance we can make it
If she is willing to dance with me, we might have a chance to start something more.
C'mon queenie let's shake it
Let's dance together and enjoy ourselves, Little Queenie.
Won't someone tell me
Can anyone tell me?
Who's the queen standing over by the record machine
Who is this beautiful girl who is standing near the record player?
I said go, go, go, little queenie
Let's move and dance together, Little Queenie.
Well if it's a slow one
If the next song is a slow one.
We'll omit it
We'll skip it and wait for the next fast-paced song.
If it's a rocker, then we'll get it
If the next song is a fast-paced rock song, then we'll dance and enjoy ourselves.
If it's a good one, she'll admit it
If the next song is a great one, even she will acknowledge it.
C'mon queenie, let's get with it
Let's dance with enthusiasm and have fun, Little Queenie.
I said go, go, go, little queenie
Let's keep dancing and have a great time together, Little Queenie.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHUCK BERRY
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Leonardo Sepulveda
the best pianist of rock`roll ever, Jerry Lee Lewis, and one of the very best guitarists, Keith Richards.
charles dahlin
And Mick Fleetwood.
Dean Bonns
Keith Richards is one of the best, if not the best, rythm guitar players to ever live!! He truely is the riff master....
Robert Bachor
Keith is the true life of rock and roll
laura millard
Everyone out there....relish every moment of Keith...I truly believe he alone, apart from being the greatest guitarist of modern times, has influenced music and attitude more than anyone I can think of. He still gives me goosebumps!
bonkey dollocks
@Rydeman nothing to do with ability, he said influencial. Less is more. I've never listened to a bonamasser solo till the end, boring imo, , technically brilliant but what Keith does with three chords is pure feeling, rock n roll feeling.
Rydeman
william tyner tyner
No sense in arguing. Music is subjective.
william tyner tyner
@Rydeman Wrong.But thanks for playing.
jack freeman
@Rydeman And they are all amateurs compared to Richard Smith or Chet Atkins. Rock and roll is not a contest it's a team game.
keep on rollin 79
@A. Davis keef is the riff master keef riffhard