Speedoo
The Cadillac Lyrics
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Bom, bom, bom,
Bom, bom, bom, bom.
Now they up and call me Speedoo,
But my real name is Mister Earl.
Now they up and call me Speedoo,
But my real name is Mister Earl.
And for takin' other folks' girls.
Now they up and call me Speedoo,
'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time.
Now they up and call me Speedoo,
'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time.
Now I've known some pretty women
And I thought that would change their minds.
Well, now, some they call me Joe.
Some they call me Moe.
Best man is Speedoo;
He don't never take it slow.
Now they up and call me Speedoo,
But my real name is Mister Earl.
Now they up and call me Speedoo,
But my real name is Mister Earl.
Now they're gonna call me Speedoo,
Till they call off makin' pretty girls.
Bom, bom, bom,
Bom, bom, bom,
Bom, bom, bom, bom.
The lyrics to The Cadillacs [With Jesse Powell Orchestra]'s song Speedoo are about a man who goes by the name Speedoo, but his real name is Mister Earl. He is known for meeting new people and taking other people's girls. The reason why he is called Speedoo is that he doesn't believe in wasting time. He has loved some pretty women before and thought that would change their minds, but unfortunately, it didn't.
Throughout the song, Mister Earl is referred to as Speedoo. Some people call him Joe, and others call him Moe, but his real name is Mister Earl. He is known for being a fast mover and the best man around. All the women want to be with him, but he is not someone who plays around. The song has a catchy beat, and the lyrics are easy to sing along to.
Overall, the lyrics to Speedoo are about a man who is known for being a ladies' man and moving quickly through life. He is called Speedoo because he doesn't believe in wasting time, and he is always on the move. It is a fun song to listen to, and the catchy beat will have you singing along in no time.
Line by Line Meaning
Bom, bom, bom,
Dramatic sound effects used in the song
Now they up and call me Speedoo,
People call him Speedoo instead of his real name
But my real name is Mister Earl.
His actual name is not Speedoo, it's Mister Earl
All for meetin' brand-new fellows
He enjoys meeting new people
And for takin' other folks' girls.
He has a reputation of being a ladies' man
'Cause I don't believe in wastin' time.
He values his time and doesn't waste it
Now I've known some pretty women
He has had relationships with attractive women
And I thought that would change their minds.
He hoped that being with pretty women would change his reputation
Well, now, some they call me Joe.
Some people call him Joe
Some they call me Moe.
Some people call him Moe
Best man is Speedoo;
He is the best of the people who call him by different names
He don't never take it slow.
He is always in a hurry or moving fast in life
Now they're gonna call me Speedoo,
People will continue to call him Speedoo
Till they call off makin' pretty girls.
Until people stop making or referring him to pretty girls
Bom, bom, bom,
Dramatic sound effects used in the song
Bom, bom, bom,
Dramatic sound effects used in the song
Bom, bom, bom, bom.
Dramatic sound effects used in the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ESTHER NAVARRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nickolv.7406
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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
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@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.
@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