Hot Rod
Quadrajets Lyrics
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gettin down with the four on the floor
got hell in my eyes
don’t care to live or die
gotta super shiny chevy
with nothin else better to do
than give the devil his due
I’m lookin good just like big daddy don
screamin down the track, hellhounds on my back
I hear somethin break, but I don’t care
‘cause my number’s thirteen and there’s good racin in hell
I am a hot rod
When they pick me up
I’m all covered with blood and love
I’m gone but I don’t care
set the record straight
the fastest man on the track
I am a hot rod
The lyrics to Quadrajets' song "Hot Rod" discuss a person's love and obsession with their 454 engine, complete with a four on the floor transmission. The singer describes themselves as having "hell in [their] eyes" and being willing to live or die for the sake of their super shiny Chevy. The singer of the song sees themselves as a hot rod, embodying the spirit and energy of the classic American muscle car.
The second verse of the song speaks about the hot rod's need for speed and adrenaline, referencing legendary race car driver Big Daddy Don Garlits and the "screamin down the track" he is known for. The singer is aware that something may break or go wrong during this high-speed pursuit, but they remain unfazed. Their number is thirteen, which is often considered unlucky, but they see it as an opportunity for good racing in hell.
The third verse of the song suggests that the hot rod's driver will inevitably crash, noting that they will be "all covered with blood and love" when they are "picked up." Despite this, the singer declares themselves as the "fastest man on the track," setting the record straight that their hot rod is the pinnacle of speed and power.
Overall, "Hot Rod" is a celebration of American car culture and the desire for speed and power that it embodies. The song speaks to the thrill of racing and the freedom and rebellion that a hot rod represents.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m in love with my 454
I have strong feelings of attachment and admiration towards my automobile with a 454 cubic inch engine.
gettin down with the four on the floor
I am operating the manual transmission of my car using the floor-mounted gear shifter.
got hell in my eyes
I have an intense, fiery energy in my gaze that suggests I am up for any challenge or obstacle.
don’t care to live or die
I am willing to take significant risks and push beyond the limits of safety and reason in pursuit of my passion for driving fast and living in the moment.
gotta super shiny chevy
I am the proud owner of a highly polished, immaculately maintained Chevrolet vehicle.
with nothin else better to do
Driving and racing in my car is my primary source of pleasure and fulfillment in life, and I do not have any competing interests or responsibilities to distract me from this pursuit.
than give the devil his due
I am willing to pay any price or make any sacrifice necessary in order to experience the full thrill and power of my driving ability and my vehicle's performance capabilities.
I’m lookin good just like big daddy don
I am carrying on the legacy of legendary hot rod racer Big Daddy Don Garlits, embodying his iconic style and bravado as I speed down the racetrack.
screamin down the track, hellhounds on my back
I am driving with incredible speed and aggression, feeling the adrenaline pumping through my veins as I pursue victory in a heated race against other skilled and dangerous drivers.
I hear somethin break, but I don’t care
Despite experiencing mechanical or technical issues with my vehicle, I remain undaunted and undeterred, staying focused on my goal of completing the race and emerging victorious.
‘cause my number’s thirteen and there’s good racin in hell
I embrace the superstition that the number 13 is unlucky but also recognize the potential for excitement and thrill that comes with risking everything and embracing danger on the high-speed racetrack.
When they pick me up
In the aftermath of a particularly intense and brutal race, other drivers or officials may need to physically extract me from my vehicle due to exhaustion, injury, or unconsciousness.
I’m all covered with blood and love
My deep passion for hot rod racing is matched only by the intense physical exertion and bodily strain required to operate such a vehicle at high speeds for extended periods of time.
I’m gone but I don’t care
Even in the face of significant danger, pain, or risk of injury or death, I am fully committed to the high octane, high reward lifestyle of a hot rod racer, fully embracing the thrills and challenges that come with it.
set the record straight the fastest man on the track
I am determined to prove my abilities and skills as a driver, setting new records and besting all other competitors to be recognized as the fastest, most skilled racer on the track.
I am a hot rod
As a dedicated, fearless, and passionate devotee of the hot rod lifestyle and culture, I fully embody the spirit and energy of this uniquely American tradition.
Contributed by Brayden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.