Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazareth_(band)
Studio albums
Nazareth (1971)
Exercises (1972)
Razamanaz (1973)
Loud 'n' Proud (1973)
Rampant (1974)
Hair of the Dog (1975)
Close Enough for Rock 'n' Roll (1976)
Play 'n' the Game (1976)
Expect No Mercy (1977)
No Mean City (1979)
Malice in Wonderland (1980)
The Fool Circle (1981)
2XS (1982)
Sound Elixir (1983)
The Catch (1984)
Cinema (1986)
Snakes 'n' Ladders (1989)
No Jive (1991)
Move Me (1994)
Boogaloo (1998)
The Newz (2008)
Big Dogz (2011)
Rock 'n' Roll Telephone (2014)
Tattooed on My Brain (2018)
Surviving the Law (2022)
Cheerleader
Nazareth Lyrics
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All the way back down
She's not playin', she knows what she's doin'
And the word's out on the town
She want to be a cheerleader
A cheerleader
She got the moves
All the boys need her
Oh oh that's the way she wants to be
Cruisin' the touch line at a quarter to three
See her - she want to be a cheerleader
Now she's gettin' bolder
Now she gets around
She's not takin no for an answer
She's not getting down
She's a no teaser
A no pleaser
She got the drive
She got the jive
She's a big squeezer
Oh oh that's all she wants to be
Shake a little tush for the boys to see
Want to be her - a cheerleader
But what she wants the most
To be the perfect host
She wants to play the field all over
She needs it most of all
When it's too close to call
She wants to rock and roll all over
Yes all over
Legs up to her shoulders
All the way back down
She's not playin', she knows what she's doin'
The word's out on the town
She want to be a cheerleader
A cheerleader
She got the moves
She got the grooves
All the boys need her
Oh oh that's all she wants to be
Shake a little tush for the boys to see
Want to be her - a cheerleader
Oh oh that's all she wants to be
Cruisin' the touch line at a quarter to three
See her - she want to be a cheerleader
See, her, want to be a cheerleader
The song "Cheerleader" by Nazareth is about a young woman who wants to be a cheerleader for the local sports team. She is confident in her abilities and knows how to work her moves to get the attention of the boys. The opening lines of the song describe her flexibility, with "Legs up to her shoulders, all the way back down." The singer notes that "the word's out on the town," indicating that her reputation precedes her.
As the song progresses, the woman becomes bolder and more assertive. She won't take no for an answer and has no time for games. She is described as "a no teaser, a no pleaser," and is willing to chase her dreams with drive and jive. While she wants to be a cheerleader, the singer notes that what she really wants is to "play the field all over," indicating a desire for freedom and adventure.
Overall, the song celebrates the woman's confidence and ambition. She isn't afraid to go after what she wants, even if it means breaking with tradition or social norms. Nazareth's "Cheerleader" is a classic song that captures the spirit of youthful energy and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Legs up to her shoulders
Her legs spread wide apart
All the way back down
Her body is arched backwards
She's not playin', she knows what she's doin'
She's confident and knows how to move
And the word's out on the town
People know about her talents
She want to be a cheerleader
She aspires to be a performer
A cheerleader
Someone who motivates and excites others
She got the moves
She has the skills to dance and entertain
She got the grooves
She has the rhythm and coordination
All the boys need her
She's desired by many
Oh oh that's the way she wants to be
Her desire is to perform for others
Cruisin' the touch line at a quarter to three
She wants to be the center of attention
See her - she want to be a cheerleader
She wants to be the life of the party
Now she's gettin' bolder
She's becoming more daring
Now she gets around
She's going places and meeting new people
She's not takin no for an answer
She's persistent and determined
She's not getting down
She won't be discouraged or defeated
She's a no teaser
She's straightforward and honest
A no pleaser
She doesn't do things to please others
She got the drive
She has the motivation to succeed
She got the jive
She has the energy and enthusiasm
She's a big squeezer
She's passionate and intense
But what she wants the most
Her ultimate goal is
To be the perfect host
To be the center of attention and entertainment
She wants to play the field all over
She wants to experience new things
She needs it most of all
Performing is what she desires most
When it's too close to call
When it's a tough competition
She wants to rock and roll all over
She wants to have fun and enjoy life to the fullest
Yes all over
Everywhere she goes
See, her, want to be a cheerleader
She wants to be the life of the party and entertain others
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Dylan Maher
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