Grease
Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta - Lyrics


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This car is automatic
Systematic
Hydromatic
Why its a Grease lightning (Grease lightning)

I got chills they're multiplying
And I'm losing control
Cause the power you're supplying
It's electrifying

You better shape coz I need a man
And my heart is set on you
You better shape up
You better,to my heart I must be true

You're the one that I want
The one that I need
Oh yes indeed

Why it's a Grease lightning (grease lightning)
We'll get some overhead lifters
And some four barrel quads oh yeah
(keep talking whoa keep talking)
Fuel injection cutoffs and crome plated rods oh yeah
(I'll get the money I'll kill to get the money)

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

Summer loving had me a blast
Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting a way to oh oh the summer night

Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far?
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car?

She swam by me she got a cramp
He ran by me got my suit damp
I saved her life she nearly drown
He showed off splashing around
Summer sun somethings begun but oh oh the summer nights

Tell me more tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more tell me more
Did she put up a fight?

It turned colder that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doing now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights





Tell me more, tell me more

Overall Meaning

The Grease Megamix is a medley of songs from the musical film Grease. The lyrics of the song reflect the high-energy excitement and adrenaline rush of racing cars, particularly the iconic Greased Lightning car. The opening lines, "This car is automatic, systematic, hydromatic, why it's a Grease lightning," boast the car's many impressive features and set the tone for the rest of the song. The chorus then declares, "Go Grease Lightning, you're burning up the quarter mile," celebrating the thrill of speed and the excitement of taking risks.


The song also showcases the movie's romantic storyline, as seen in the lines, "I got chills, they're multiplying, and I'm losing control, 'cause the power you're supplying, it's electrifying." This speaks to the intense attraction and passion between the two main characters, Sandy and Danny. The Medley also features the famous duet between Sandy and Danny, "You're the One That I Want," and the nostalgic "Summer Nights" which sums up the movie's storyline.


Line by Line Meaning

This car is automatic
This automobile operates with an automatic transmission


Systematic
It follows a preplanned system or method


Hydromatic
Its transmission is controlled by a hydraulic pressure system


Why its a Grease lightning (Grease lightning)
This car is an example of a customized hotrod that represents the movie Grease, and is called 'Grease lightning'


I got chills they're multiplying
I am experiencing strong, exciting sensations that are increasing in intensity


And I'm losing control
I am feeling overwhelmed and lost in the moment


Cause the power you're supplying
The energy or excitement that you are giving off is causing this thrilling sensation


It's electrifying
The feeling that I am getting is so intense, it is like an electric shock


You better shape coz I need a man
You better improve yourself because I am looking for a partner who is confident and strong


And my heart is set on you
I have made up my mind that I want to be with you


You better shape up
You better improve yourself in order to be with me


You better,to my heart I must be true
You better be true to your heart if you want to be with me


You're the one that I want
You are the person that I desire most


The one that I need
You are the one that I require the most in my life


Oh yes indeed
I certainly mean what I say


We'll get some overhead lifters
We will install performance parts such as overhead lifters in our car


And some four barrel quads oh yeah
We will also add high-performance carburetors to our car


(keep talking whoa keep talking)
Keep the conversation going, don't stop now


Fuel injection cutoffs and chrome plated rods oh yeah
We will also add fuel injection cut-offs and chrome plated rods to our car for improved performance and style


(I'll get the money I'll kill to get the money)
I will do whatever it takes to get the money needed to customize our car


With a four speed on the floor they'll be waiting at the door
With a four-speed manual transmission, our car will be ready to race and others will be waiting for us to arrive


You know that I ain't braggin she's a real pussy wagon
I am not exaggerating, our car is really fantastic


Grease Lightning
Using this phrase again as a nickname for our fast, agile car


Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Let's hurry up and race!


Go Grease Lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
Our car is reaching high speeds and dominating the quarter-mile race track


Go grease lightning
Encouraging our car to keep going and winning the race


Go grease lightning you're coasting through the heat lap trial
Our car is performing well during the heat lap trial


You are supreme the chicks'll cream for grease lightning
Our car is superior and highly desirable, making people excited and amazed


Summer loving had me a blast
I had an amazing time during my summer romance


Summer loving happened so fast
My summer romance quickly began and ended


I met a girl crazy for me
I met a girl who was extremely attracted to me


Met a boy cute as can be
I met a boy who was very charming and good-looking


Summer days drifting away to oh oh the summer night
Our summer days spent together have drifted away, but are still fondly remembered


Tell me more, tell me more
Asking for more details about the storyline


Did you get very far?
Did the story continue on for a long time?


Like does he have a car?
Did the boy have a cool car?


She swam by me she got a cramp
A girl swam by me and got a muscle cramp


He ran by me got my suit damp
A boy ran by me and splashed water on my suit, getting it wet


I saved her life she nearly drowned
I performed a heroic act by saving a girl from drowning


He showed off splashing around
A boy showed off by splashing around in the water


Summer sun somethings begun but oh oh the summer nights
The summer sun has begun something new, but the real magic happens during the summer nights


Tell me more tell me more
Continuing to ask for more details about the storyline


Was it love at first sight?
Did they immediately fall in love?


Did she put up a fight?
Did the girl resist the boy's advances?


It turned colder that's where it ends
As temperatures dropped, their summer romance came to a close


So I told her we'd still be friends
I reassured her that we would remain friends even though our romance was over


Then we made our true love vow
Before we parted ways, we made a promise to remain faithful to each other


Wonder what she's doing now
I am curious about what she is currently doing


Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights
Their summer dreams have been shattered, but the memories of their summer nights remain




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN FARRAR

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