Crystal Closet Queen
Leon Russell Lyrics


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This songs dedicated to the undiluted queen of rock and roll,
And she knows who she is.

Left my home down in the heart of Georgia
Headed out to Hollywood.
All I took with me was my healing music,
Preaching every step that I could.
You ain't heard my rock and roll music,
You ain't never seen nothing like me.
I can wash dishes down in Macon, Georgia
And help a blind eye to see.

I'm gonna sing a little song of love for you one more time,
(Tutti frutti, the beauty's on duty)
Well I'm gonna a little this song of love for you one more time,
(Tutti frutti, the beauty's on duty)
Lord, the beauty's on duty, you know we're gonna have a time.

Move on up to heaven.

Headed up the highway, feelin all right today.
All I got with me is my faith in Jesus,
To show me every step of the way.
Sticks can't burn me, fire can't turn me,
Away from my rock and roll road.
I got a rainbow round my beautiful face,
And I'm living in a pot of gold.

I'm gonna sing a little song of love for you one more time,
(Tutti frutti, the beauty's on duty)
Well I'm gonna sing a little song of love for you one more time,
(Tutti frutti, the beauty's on duty)
Lord, the beauty's on duty, honey you know we're gonna have a time
You know we're gonna have,
You know we're gonna have,
I'm gonna sing a little song of love for you one more time,
(Tutti frutti, the beauty's on duty)
I'm gonna sing a little song of love for you one more time,
(Tutti frutti, the beauty's on duty)
Woh, woh, woh, woh, woh...

I'm gonna sing a little song of love for you one more time,
(Tutti frutti, the beauty's on duty)
Well I'm gonna sing a little song of love for you one more time,




(Tutti frutti, the beauty's on duty)
Lord, the beauty's on duty, you know we're gonna have a time.

Overall Meaning

"Crystal Closet Queen" is a song about an undiluted rock-and-roll queen, who knows who she is, and about the pursuit of a music career, no matter where it takes you. The singer left their home in Georgia and headed to Hollywood with only their healing music to guide them. The lyrics describe the singer's unique sound, different from anything else that has been heard. The irony is that the singer is willing to do anything, even washing dishes, to hone their craft and follow their dream. The chorus repeats the line "I'm gonna sing a little song of love for you one more time, (Tutti frutti, the beauty's on duty)," celebrating the beauty and power of the rock-and-roll queen.


The song paints a picture of someone chasing their dream, even if it takes them away from home and they have to work hard to achieve it. The references to fire and sticks allude to obstacles that can't thwart the singer's drive. The "rainbow round my beautiful face" and "pot of gold" imagery suggest the singer's optimism and success.


Line by Line Meaning

This songs dedicated to the undiluted queen of rock and roll,
The song is a tribute to a female rock and roll artist who is unapologetically herself.


And she knows who she is.
The artist being referenced is confident in her identity.


Left my home down in the heart of Georgia
The singer left their hometown in Georgia.


Headed out to Hollywood.
They moved to Hollywood.


All I took with me was my healing music,
The artist only took their music with them on the journey.


Preaching every step that I could.
They spread their music wherever they went.


You ain't heard my rock and roll music,
The singer believes their music is unique and hasn't been heard yet.


You ain't never seen nothing like me.
They believe their style and identity is new and fresh.


I can wash dishes down in Macon, Georgia
The artist is willing to do any job, even if it's menial.


And help a blind eye to see.
They believe their music has healing powers and can help people.


I'm gonna sing a little song of love for you one more time,
The singer plans to perform another love song.


(Tutti frutti, the beauty's on duty)
This line is likely just a fun, nonsensical phrase or a reference to the famous rock and roll song 'Tutti Frutti' by Little Richard.


Well I'm gonna a little this song of love for you one more time,
Repeating the intention of singing another love song.


Lord, the beauty's on duty, you know we're gonna have a time.
The artist is beautiful and ready to party.


Move on up to heaven.
The singer wants to elevate their status or achieve something great.


Headed up the highway, feelin all right today.
The artist is on the road, feeling good about the journey.


All I got with me is my faith in Jesus,
The artist is religious and relies on their faith to guide them.


To show me every step of the way.
They believe their faith will guide their journey and make it easier.


Sticks can't burn me, fire can't turn me,
The singer is resilient and determined to not be stopped by anything.


Away from my rock and roll road.
Their path involves music and they won't be deterred from it.


I got a rainbow round my beautiful face,
The artist is proud of their appearance and identity.


And I'm living in a pot of gold.
They feel successful and fortunate in life.


I'm gonna sing a little song of love for you one more time,
Repeating the intention to sing another love song.


(Tutti frutti, the beauty's on duty)
This line is likely just a fun, nonsensical phrase or a reference to the famous rock and roll song 'Tutti Frutti' by Little Richard.


Lord, the beauty's on duty, honey you know we're gonna have a time
The artist is beautiful and ready to have fun.


You know we're gonna have,
They are confident that they and their audience will have fun together.


Woh, woh, woh, woh, woh...
Nonsensical singing noises.




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Written by: Leon Russell

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Mark Hayes


on Roll Away The Stone

I think the meaning is very different to that posted above.
The author is Jesus.
The strange time is the period of his crucifixion and death.
She was my women (Mary Magdalene) and he was my friend (his erstwhile friend Judas).
But he was wrong about both.
He's talking to God who is putting him through this strange time and despite that he still loves God.
"Roll away the stone". He's in the cave. He's begging God to open the cave, protecting him and resurrect him for the good of those who'll be around in 2000 years ie us.
He thought God would have filled him in as to when the end of times would occur but he hasn't ("I guess you thought I knew")
He then accuses God of just trying to avoid him (Jesus) but still asks for protect and resurrection.

Mark Hayes


on Roll Away The Stone

she

The lyric is "She was my woman and HE was my friend". That is, he's talking about two different people.

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