Fresh Air
Quicksilver Lyrics


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Oh, what you do to me, oh, what you do to me, little girl.
Ooo, have another hit of sweet air, come on, ooo, have another hit.
I want to know where you're going,
I want to know, sweet mama, where you're gonna go, yeah.
Ooo, have another hit of fresh air, ooo, have another hit.
Oh, baby, what you gonna do, oh, honey, what you gonna do, sweet thing?
Ooo, have another hit of sweet love, ooo, have another hit.
I love you, yes I do, babe, and I love you, I do, sweet lips.
Ooo, have another hit of sweet California sunshine, ooo, have another hit.
Take me home, take me home, take me home with you,




Take me home, I wanna go home with you, little girl.
Ooo, have another hit of fresh air, ooo, have another hit.

Overall Meaning

The song "Fresh Air" by Quicksilver Messenger Service seems to be a tribute to the pleasures of youth and the experiences that come with it. The song speaks to the idea of breaking free from expectations and exploring the world around oneself. The song's opening line, "Oh, what you do to me, oh, what you do to me, little girl," expresses the intoxicating effect that the youthful energy of the unnamed girl has on the singer.


The chorus "Ooo, have another hit of fresh air, ooo, have another hit" speaks of the desire for liberation, both metaphorically and literally. This may refer to the use of drugs, which was common during the era in which the song was written, or it could be a reference to the simple joys of living in the moment and embracing the freedom of being young. The lines "Take me home, take me home, take me home with you, take me home, I wanna go home with you, little girl," explains the desire to spend time with this person and see where the journey takes them, regardless of the destination.


Overall, the lyrics of the song express the joy of living in the moment, embracing freedom, and being unafraid to explore the unknown. It speaks to the pleasures of youth and the desire to break free from the restrictions of society.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, what you do to me, oh, what you do to me, little girl.
Expressing affection to a girl and her impact on the singer.


Ooo, have another hit of sweet air, come on, ooo, have another hit.
Encouraging the listener to enjoy the feeling of fresh air.


I want to know where you're going,
Curiosity about the listener's destination.


I want to know, sweet mama, where you're gonna go, yeah.
Further expressing the desire to know where the listener is headed.


Ooo, have another hit of fresh air, ooo, have another hit.
Encouraging the listener to continue enjoying the feeling of fresh air.


Oh, baby, what you gonna do, oh, honey, what you gonna do, sweet thing?
Asking the listener about their intentions or plans.


Ooo, have another hit of sweet love, ooo, have another hit.
Encouraging the listener to enjoy the feeling of love or affection.


I love you, yes I do, babe, and I love you, I do, sweet lips.
Expressing love and affection towards the listener.


Ooo, have another hit of sweet California sunshine, ooo, have another hit.
Encouraging the listener to enjoy the feeling of California sunshine.


Take me home, take me home, take me home with you,
Expressing a desire to go home with the listener.


Take me home, I wanna go home with you, little girl.
Repeating the desire to go home with the listener.


Ooo, have another hit of fresh air, ooo, have another hit.
Encouraging the listener to continue enjoying the feeling of fresh air.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHESTER WILLIAM POWERS JR (PKA JESSE FARROW; PKA DINO VALENTI)

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