Little Queenie
Lewis Jerry Lee 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
"Little Queenie" by Jerry Lee Lewis is a classic rock and roll song that tells the story of a young man who is enamored by a beautiful girl who catches his attention when she walks down the aisle. He gets nervous and excited every time she smiles at him. However, he is distracted by her beauty, describing her as a "model on the cover of a magazine." He becomes fixated on the girl, even though she may be too young for him. The song is full of energy and excitement and shows off Lewis's signature piano playing style.
The song's lyrics are reflective of the era in which it was written, as rock and roll music exploded in popularity during the 1950s. The song captures the youthful energy and excitement of the times, with its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus. The singer of the song is portrayed as a young man with an eye for beauty and a desire to dance with the girl he is smitten with. The song is notable for its use of the repetition of the phrase "go, go, go," which adds to the song's frenzied pace.
"Little Queenie" was originally released by Chuck Berry, but Jerry Lee Lewis's version became the more popular and iconic version. The song shows off Lewis's piano playing skills, as well as his trademark rock and roll vocal style. The song has been covered by numerous other artists over the years, including the Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen.
Line by Line Meaning
I got lumps in my throat
I had a feeling of nervousness and anxiety in my throat
When I saw her comin' down the aisle
When she walked closer to me
I got the wiggles in my knees
I felt jittery and nervous in my legs
When she looked at me and sweetly smiled
When she smiled at me in a kind and charming way
Well there she is again
She's here again, I see her once more
Standin' over by the record machine
Standing near the machine that plays music
Well she looks like a model
She has the appearance of a fashion model
On the cover of a magazine
As if she were posing for the front page of a publication
But she's too cute
She looks pretty and attractive
To be a minute over seventeen
She can't be more than seventeen years old
Meanwhile I was thinkin'
At the same time, I was considering something
Well if she's in the mood
If she's ready and willing
No need to break it
No reason to waste the opportunity
I got the chance and I oughta take it
I have the opportunity and I should seize it
If she can dance we can make it
If she wants to dance, we can have a good time
C'mon queenie let's shake it
Let's dance together, Queenie
Won't someone tell me
Can anyone please inform me
Who's the queen standin over by the record machine
Who's the attractive girl standing near the music playing device
Well she looks like a model
She appears like a fashion model
But she's too cute
She's too pretty to ignore
To be a minute over seventeen
She can't be more than seventeen years old
Meanwhile, I was still thinkin', hmmmm,
At the same time, I continued pondering
Well if it's a slow one
If the music playing is slow
We'll omit it
We'll leave it out, we won't dance to it
If it's a rocker, then we'll get it
If it's an upbeat song, we'll dance to it
If it's a good one, she'll admit it
If it's an excellent tune, she'll appreciate it
C'mon queenie, let's get with it
Let's dance together, Queenie
I said go, go, go, little queenie
Let's dance, Queenie!
I said go, go, go, little queenie
Come on, let's dance, Queenie!
I said go, go, go, little queenie
Dancing with you is delightful, Queenie
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHUCK BERRY
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Howard Beaumont
Just the best version on the planet…..go Jerry!
Harold Fisher
Another great tune by the KILLER, he is the first hard rocker, his music will live forever.
Retro327
Love that guitar tone.
Jon Burrows
Always love when Jerry Lee talks
Andy Echeandia
Rock and roll original talent!
Brian Tilke
One of the greatest rock songs by one of the greatest showman rock singer piano player of all time rest in peace Jerry Lee Lewis X
TONHAO OSASCO
sensacional
JJ Schell
Better than the original, and I love the original
Steve
Agreed....Jerry Lee showed Chuck how it was done !
Vige Ram
Sounds for all generation of rock and roll