Speedo
The Cadillac Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Boom, boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom

Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Umm-hmm-hmm

Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Umm-hmm-hmm

All for meetin' brand new fellas
And for takin' other folk's girl
Umm-hmm-hmm

Well, now, they often call me Speedo
'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time
Umm-hmm-hmm

Well, now, they often call me Speedo
'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time
Umm-hmm-hmm

Well, I've known some pretty women
And that's caused them to change their mind
Umm-hmm-hmm

Well, now, some may call me Joe
Some may call me Moe
Just remember Speedo
He don't never take it slow

Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Umm-hmm-hmm

Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Umm-hmm-hmm

Well, now, some may call me Moe
Some may call me Joe
Just remember Speedo
He don't never take it slow

Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Umm-hmm-hmm

Well, now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mister Earl
Umm-hmm-hmm

And now they gotta call me Speedo
Till they call off makin' pretty girls
Umm-hmm-hmm

Umm-hmm-hmm-hmm
Umm-hmm-hmm-hmm




Umm-hmm-hmm-hmm
Umm-hmm-hmm-hmm

Overall Meaning

The Cadillac's 1955 hit "Speedo" is a catchy tune with a playful attitude that is perfect for dancing. The song features the lead vocalist sharing that he is often called by the name Speedo even though his actual name is Mister Earl. The lyrics suggest that Speedo is a smooth operator who enjoys meeting new people and taking other people's girlfriends. Speedo's confidence and charm are evident, declaring that he doesn't believe in wasting his time and that he has known some pretty women who couldn't resist him.


On one level, the song is a lighthearted tale of a player who enjoys the company of women and living life to the fullest. On the other hand, there is a theme of self-identity and how we perceive ourselves versus how others perceive us. Speedo's real name is Mister Earl, but he is more commonly known as Speedo, which suggests that he has created a persona for himself that is different from his actual identity. The lyrics also suggest that Speedo is proud of his reputation and enjoys living up to it.


Overall, "Speedo" is a fun and light-hearted song that captures the essence of the 1950s with its doo-wop sound and playful lyrics. The song has stood the test of time and remains a classic to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

Boom, boom, boom, boom Boom, boom, boom Boom, boom, boom Boom, boom, boom
The song starts with a repetitive beat that sets the tone for the rest of the song.


Well, now, they often call me Speedo But my real name is Mister Earl Umm-hmm-hmm
The singer's nickname is Speedo, but his real name is Mister Earl.


All for meetin' brand new fellas And for takin' other folk's girl Umm-hmm-hmm
The singer enjoys meeting new people and taking other people's girlfriends.


Well, now, they often call me Speedo 'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time Umm-hmm-hmm
The reason the singer is called Speedo is that he doesn't like wasting time.


Well, I've known some pretty women And that's caused them to change their mind Umm-hmm-hmm
The singer has been with attractive women, but they eventually change their mind about him.


Well, now, some may call me Joe Some may call me Moe Just remember Speedo He don't never take it slow
The singer is sometimes called Joe or Moe, but people should remember his nickname, Speedo, because he's always moving fast.


And now they gotta call me Speedo Till they call off makin' pretty girls Umm-hmm-hmm
The audience should continue to call the singer Speedo until they stop pursuing attractive women.


Umm-hmm-hmm-hmm Umm-hmm-hmm-hmm Umm-hmm-hmm-hmm Umm-hmm-hmm-hmm
The song ends with a repetition of the nonverbal sounds that the singer has been making throughout the song.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ESTHER NAVARRO

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nickolv.7406

Bom-bom-bom-bom
Ba-ba-do-do-do
Bom-bom-bom
Ba-ba-do-do-do

Bom-bom-bom
Ba-ba-do-do-do
Bom-bom-bom
Ba-ba-do-do-do

Well now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Umm-hm-hm-hm

Now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Um-hm-hm-hm

Known for meetin' brand new fellas
And takin' other folk's girl

Well now, they often call me Speedo
'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time
Umm-hm-hm

Well, they often call me Speedo
'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time
Umm-hm-hm

Well, I'm known some pretty women
And that's caused them to change their minds
Umm-hm-hm


Well now, some may call me, Joe
Some may call me, Moe
Just remember Speedo
He don't never take it slow

Well now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Umm-hm-hm

Well now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Umm-hm-hm

Well now, some may call me, Moe
Some may call me, Joe
Just remember Speedo
He don't never take it slow

Well now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Umm-hm-hm

Well now, they often call me Speedo
But my real name is Mr. Earl
Umm-hm-hm

And now they got to call me Speedo
'Til they call off makin' pretty girls
Umm-hm-hm, um-hm-hm-hm
Hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm



All comments from YouTube:

@karlsalocks

Jimmy was the kinda guy who rooted for the bad guys in the movies

@elvispresley718

+Karl Salocks this movie just has too many great lines

@samfilmkid

Shrimp and lobsters were best.

@maricelaaguilera5451

They called him Jimmy "The Gent". Truckers loved him

@jimmyconway7958

Drinks..are on..the house!!

@paulyosef7550

WHO ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT.

21 More Replies...

@acrucker

Another Masterpiece for future generations to enjoy! Thank you,  Cadillacs!

@MikeMcDermott87

You're right, Goodfellas was a masterpiece and so was this song.

@Bamm412000

Love this ....I was 14 ....Still love it at 73...

@youngmindedman

I still love it, will be 81 Fri. 14th, 2018

More Comments

More Versions