Little Queenie
R.E.O. Speedwagon 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',hm
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
The lyrics of "Little Queenie" by R.E.O. Speedwagon talks about the admiration for a girl who is standing by the record machine. The singer reveals his feelings of nervousness and excitement when he saw her walking down the aisle. He thinks she looks like a model on the cover of a magazine, and her smile makes him weak in the knees. The singer wants to approach her and ask her to dance but wonders if she feels the same way. He also states how she looks too young to be over seventeen, indicating that he may be hesitant to pursue her further.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses his desire to dance and have fun with Little Queenie. He encourages her to come dance with him, and if they like the song, they can make it into something more meaningful. But ultimately, the singer is focused on having a good time and enjoying the night with Little Queenie.
Overall, "Little Queenie" is a classic rock song that celebrates the carefree attitude of young love. The lyrics capture the excitement of the moment, the rush of emotions, and the desire to let go and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
I got lumps in my throat
I felt nervous and excited
When I saw her comin' down the aisle
When she walked towards me
I got the wiggles in my knees
I felt weak in the knees because of her beauty
When she looked at me and sweetly smiled
When she smiled at me in a pleasant way
Well there she is again
She appeared in my sight once more
Standin' over by the record machine
Standing next to the device that plays music
Well she looks like a model
She looks like a professional fashion model
On the cover of a magazine
On the front page of a publication
But she's too cute
She's very attractive
To be a minute over seventeen
She looks younger than eighteen years old
Meanwhile I was thinkin'
Meanwhile, I was pondering
Well if she's in the mood
If she's interested
No need to break it
No need to hesitate
I got the chance and I oughta take it
I have the opportunity and I should use it
If she can dance we can make it
If she wants to dance, we can have a good time together
C'mon queenie let's shake it
Let's dance together, Queenie
Won't someone tell me
Can someone please tell me
Who's the queen standin' over by the record machine
Who is the beautiful girl standing near the music player?
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I urged Queenie to move and dance with me
Meanwhile, I was still thinkin',hm
Meanwhile, I was still contemplating
Well if it's a slow one
If the music is slow and romantic
We'll omit it
We won't dance to that type of music
If it's a rocker, then we'll get it
If it's an upbeat rock song, we'll dance to it
If it's a good one, she'll admit it
If the music is great, she'll acknowledge it
C'mon queenie, let's get with it
Let's dance along to the music, Queenie!
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I encouraged Queenie to dance and enjoy the music with me
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I repeated my plea for Queenie to dance
I said go, go, go, little queenie
I urged Queenie to keep dancing and having a good time with me
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Written by: CHUCK BERRY
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