Carol
Status Quo Lyrics


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Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day

Well come in to my machine so we can cruise on out
I know a swinging little little joint where we can jump and shout
It's not too far back off the highway, not so long a ride
You park your car out in the open, you can walk inside
A little cutie takes your hat and you can thank her, ma'am
Cause every time you make the scene you find the joint is jammed

Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day

Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day

Well, you want to hear some music like the boys are playing
Hold tight, catch your foot, don't let him carry it away
Don't let the heat overcome you when they play so loud
Oh, don't the music intrigue you when they get a crowd
If you can dance, I know you wish you could
I got my eyes on you baby ''cause you dance so good

Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day




Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day

Overall Meaning

"Carol" by Status Quo is a classic rock and roll song from the 1960s that tells the story of a man who wants to steal a woman named Carol away from her current love interest. The song has a lively and upbeat tempo, reminiscent of the dance music of the era. The lyrics advise Carol to not let her current beau take her heart away and that the singer is willing to learn to dance all night and day to win her over.


The song is full of imagery of the time period, including a mention of a "swinging little joint" off the highway where people can "jump and shout." The lyrics also describe a young woman who takes patrons' hats, adding to the fun and carefree atmosphere of the song. The singer encourages Carol to let loose and dance to the music and suggests that he has his eyes on her because she dances so well.


Overall, the song is a classic example of feel-good rock and roll from the 60s, with catchy lyrics and an upbeat tempo that make it a crowd-pleaser even today.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
The singer is cautioning and advising Carol not to let someone take her heart away.


I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day
The singer is willing to put in effort to learn how to dance even if it requires spending the entire night and day doing so.


Well come in to my machine so we can cruise on out
The singer is inviting Carol to join them in their vehicle to go to a different location.


I know a swinging little little joint where we can jump and shout
The artist knows of a lively place where they can dance and have fun.


It's not too far back off the highway, not so long a ride
The location of the lively place is not far from the highway and won't take long to get there.


You park your car out in the open, you can walk inside
There is outdoor parking available and the entrance to the lively place is on foot.


A little cutie takes your hat and you can thank her, ma'am
Upon arrival, a staff member takes the singer's hat and they can express gratitude by addressing her with respect.


Cause every time you make the scene you find the joint is jammed
The lively place is always crowded whenever the artist goes there.


Well, you want to hear some music like the boys are playing
The artist is asking Carol if she wants to listen to the type of music that the boys are playing.


Hold tight, catch your foot, don't let him carry it away
The artist is advising Carol to hold on tight and not get carried away while dancing.


Don't let the heat overcome you when they play so loud
The singer is telling Carol not to get overwhelmed by the loud music.


Oh, don't the music intrigue you when they get a crowd
The artist is asking Carol if she finds the music alluring when played for a big crowd.


If you can dance, I know you wish you could
The singer knows that Carol loves dancing and wishes she could dance too.


I got my eyes on you baby ''cause you dance so good
The singer is admiring Carol's dancing skills and is keeping an eye on her.


Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
Reiteration of the caution and advice given earlier to Carol.


I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day
Reiteration of the artist's willingness to learn how to dance, regardless of the time it takes.


Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
Final reiteration of the caution and advice given earlier to Carol.


I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day
Final reiteration of the singer's willingness to learn how to dance, regardless of the time it takes.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: Chuck Berry

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@cescomucinelli2617

Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day

Well come in to my machine so we can cruise on out
I know a swinging little little joint where we can jump and shout
It's not too far back off the highway, not so long a ride
You park your car out in the open, you can walk inside
A little cutie takes your hat and you can thank her, ma'am
Cause every time you make the scene you find the joint is jammed

Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day

Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day

Well, you want to hear some music like the boys are playing
Hold tight, catch your foot, don't let him carry it away
Don't let the heat overcome you when they play so loud
Oh, don't the music intrigue you when they get a crowd
If you can dance, I know you wish you could
I got my eyes on you baby ''cause you dance so good

Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day
Oh Carol, don't let him steal your heart away
I'm gonna learn to dance if it takes me all night and day



@wirelessboogie

Here we go:
0:00 - Roll Over Beethoven (Famous In The Last Century)
0:05 - Can't Give You More
0:09 - Marguerita Time
0:11 - Rockin' All Over The World (Live Alive Quo)
0:13 - Ain't Complaining
0:14 - Going Down Town Tonight
0:16 - Marguerita Time
0:17 - Caroline (Live Alive Quo)
0:20 - Paper Plane
0:24 - intro to live video Rocking All Over The Years (1990)
0:29 - Rollin' Home
0:33 - Whatever You Want (Live Alive Quo)
0:36 - Rollin' Home
0:40 - Going Down Town Tonight
0:41 - Roadhouse Blues (Live Alive Quo)
0:42 - Hold You Back (Anniversary Waltz live)
0:50 - Can't Give You More
0:52 - Hold You Back (Anniversary Waltz)
0:53 - Fakin' The Blues (TV show)
0:58 - Mystery Medley (Rocking All Over The Years)
1:00 - Fun Fun Fun (Don't Stop)
1:01 - Caroline (Rocking All Over The Years)
1:08 - Dear John
1:09 - Jam Side Down
1:11 - Going Down Town Tonight
1:14 - Rollin' Home
1:15 - The Wanderer
1:17 - Going Down Town Tonight
1:20 - Roll Over Lay Down (Anniversary Waltz)
1:24 - Again And Again
1:31 - Rockin' All Over The World (Live Alive Quo)
1:34 - Power Of Rock (Rocking All Over The Years)
1:36 - Roll Over Lay Down (Rocking All Over The Years)
1:40 - Roll Over Lay Down (Anniversary Waltz)
1:43 - Rollin' Home
1:44 - chat before Caroline (Live Aid)
1:45 - Rollin' Home
1:57 - Brit Awards
2:09 - Going Down Town Tonight
2:14 - Brit Awards Medley
2:18 - Dear John
2:20 - Rollin' Home
2:24 - Brit Awards Medley
2:26 - Roadhouse Blues (Live Alive Quo)
2:28 - Can't Give You More
2:29 - Dear John
2:31 - Wild Side Of Life @ Mystery Medley (Rocking All Over The Years)
2:32 - Runnin' All Over The World
2:35 - Can't Give You More
2:39 - I Didn't Mean It
2:43 - The Way It Goes
2:45 - Caroline (Rocking All Over The Years)
2:47 - Again And Again (?)
2:48 - Marguerita Time
2:50 - I Didn't Mean It
2:51 - Rollin' Home
2:55 - Jam Side Down
3:00 - Marguerita Time (TOTP)
3:06 - Rollin' Home
3:09 - Dreamin'
3:12 - I Didn't Mean It
3:13 - Rollin' Home
3:15 - The Way It Goes
3:17 - Johnny & Mary (Don't Stop)
3:19 - Who Gets The Love
3:21 - Mystery Song @ Mystery Medley (Rocking All Over The Years)
3:24 - Caroline (Rocking All Over The Years)
3:25 - Rollin' Home
3:27 - Whatever You Want (Live Alive Quo)
3:29 - Rollin' Home
3:31 - I Didn't Mean It
3:32 - Rollin' Home



All comments from YouTube:

@Peter-nv3wu

Real music, played as it should be played !

@allanbyallas7546

Just found this. Those clips brought back so many great memories. Love this Quo song. Absolutely brilliant!!

@wirelessboogie

Thank you!

@robertllubnrut

chuck berry actually

@allanbyallas7546

@robertllubnrut no no….. l am pretty sure that’s Quo playing the song..🙄

@margosipman2799

@Allan Byallas 👍👍👍ik ook!!!🕺🕺🕺🥰🥳🥰🥳🇳🇱

@bosan5039

The best live band I've ever seen RIP Rick

@butra2647

So it is !!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@raymondpoulle2315

Ce sont de très grands musiciens et quelle classe on ne peut pas s'en passer de leur musique

@PootleMoonpig

They always look so happy in their live vids, true spirit of rock and roll. Long live the Quo!

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