In 1960, the group known as The Four Lovers evolved into The Four Seasons, with Frankie Valli as the lead singer, Bob Gaudio (formerly of The Royal Teens) on keyboards and tenor vocals, Tommy DeVito on lead guitar and baritone vocals, and Nick Massi on bass guitar and bass vocals.
The Four Seasons and the Beach Boys were virtually the only American groups whose successful careers were not derailed when the Beatles and the British Invasion bands hit the States in 1964. In fact, 1964 ranks as the Four Seasons' biggest year of all, despite the insurgency from abroad, which attests to their durability and appeal among America's teenagers. That appeal stemmed from the Four Seasons' ability to complement spotless Italian-American doo-wop harmonies with the forceful falsetto and three-octave range of lead vocalist Frankie Valli - the other members were Bob Gaudio on keyboards and tenor vocals, Tommy DeVito on lead guitar and baritone vocals, Gerry Polci on drums, and Nick Massi on bass guitar and bass vocals. Frankie Valli and Tommy DeVito previously performed with Nick DeVito (Tommy's twin brother) and Hank Majewski as the Four Lovers. later on the Four Season where heavley shaped by the songwriting of band member Bob Gaudio, with arrangements and production that drew upon everything from Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound" to the danceable beat of Motown's pop/R&B singles. During a hitmaking streak that spanned the years 1962-68, the Four Seasons netted two dozen Top Forty singles, including the Number One hits "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like a Man" and "Rag Doll." They've sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them the most successful white doo-wop group in rock and roll history.
At their peak, the Four Seasons made recordings that expressed the tough-but-tender sensibility of their home turf in the Northeast much in the way the Beach Boys encapsulated the world of Southern California in harmony and song. In the words of Billy Joel, a longtime fan who grew up listening to them on Long Island, "The Four Seasons had wonderful chord progressions, beautiful writing, terrific production fantastic harmony, records that really spoke to us."
The band released their first hit "Sherry" in 1962. Under the guidance of producer/songwriter Bob Crewe, The Four Seasons followed up "Sherry" with several well-remembered hits, including "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Walk Like a Man" and "Candy Girl". In the mid 1960s, the British Invasion slowed down their career somewhat, but the Four Seasons released several more big hits in 1964, such as "Dawn", "Rag Doll", which was the first single on WABC Radio, New York to be "pick hit of the week" one week and the number 1 single the following week, "Big Man in Town", "Ronnie" and "Save It for Me". Nick Massi left the Four Seasons in 1965 and was replaced by Joe Long who became the mainstay on bass and backup vocals until 1976. Several more Top 10 singles followed, including "Let's Hang On", "Working My Way Back To You", "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", and "C'mon Marianne"; but by late 1967, the group's popularity was deteriorating, as public interest moved towards rock with a harder edge and more socially conscious lyrics. The band would, however, enjoy a brief revival in their popularity in the mid 1970s, with the hits "Who Loves You", "Swearin' to God", and their last number one hit "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)".
Grease
The Four Seasons Lyrics
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We got a lovin' thing, we gotta feed it right
There ain't no danger we can go too far
We start believing now that we can be what we are
Grease is the word
They think our love is just a growing pain
Why don't they understand, it's just a crying shame
We stop the fight right now, we got to be what we feel
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now but we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
This is the life of illusion
Wrapped up in trouble, laced with confusion
What are we doing here?
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word, it's the word
That you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
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The Four Seasons’s song “Grease” is a classic track that has been associated with the 1978 hit movie of the same name. The song seems to be about staying true to oneself and believing in oneself despite opposition from others who do not understand. The lyrics encourage listeners to take a chance, believe in themselves, throw away limits set by conventionality, and stay true to themselves. The song’s message is that life is an illusion that should be lived in a meaningful, groovy, and passionate way.
The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer has found a solution to his problems and is seeing the light, probably through the love that he shares with someone special. He encourages whoever he is singing to that they should not be afraid to go too far in their expressions of love for one another. He asks that they start believing in the potential of what they are and what they could be. Grease is the right word that describes their attitude towards life, where the rules are not so strict, and being themselves is more important than conforming to conventional societal expectations. The last verse begins highlighting that life is about illusions filled with confusion and troubles.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was written prior to the movie “Grease” and originally intended for the stage. The songwriters Barry Gibb and his brothers Robin and Maurice had written it for Grace Jones’s 1977 album.
Line by Line Meaning
I solve my problems and I see the light
By overcoming my challenges, I can understand the truth
We got a lovin' thing, we gotta feed it right
Our relationship is a precious thing that needs care and attention
There ain't no danger we can go too far
Our love is strong and we can push the boundaries without fear
We start believing now that we can be what we are
We are embracing our true selves and have confidence in who we are
Grease is the word
This feeling we have is called Grease
They think our love is just a growing pain
Others see our relationship as a temporary struggle
Why don't they understand, it's just a crying shame
It's unfortunate that others don't appreciate the depth of our love
Their lips are lying only real is real
Others may speak falsely, but the truth is what matters
We stop the fight right now, we got to be what we feel
We need to stop worrying about what others think and follow our hearts
It's got groove it's got meaning
Our love has style and substance
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
This feeling is present and alive in every moment
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
This feeling is so strong, it's all we can think about
We take the pressure and we throw away
We reject societal norms and expectations
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
Being different is the new normal
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We have the potential to go far in love and in life
Grease is the word
This feeling is called Grease
This is the life of illusion
The world's expectations of love are false and misleading
Wrapped up in trouble, laced with confusion
Love can be complicated and difficult to navigate
What are we doing here?
We question the societal norm and wonder why we follow it
Grease is the word
This feeling is called Grease
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We cannot escape this feeling, it defines us
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This is the name we have given to this feeling
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It can't be ignored, it's too powerful
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It's the center of our world
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It's what we feel and who we are
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It's everything to us
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It's what makes us unique
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It's our destiny
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It's our identity
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It's what we believe in
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It's our truth
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barry Gibb
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@dibi11dibi96
Lyrics:
I solve my problems and I see the light
We got a lovin' thing, we gotta feed it right
There ain't no danger we can go too far
We start believing now that we can be what we are
Grease is the word
They think our love is just a growing pain
Why don't they understand, it's just a crying shame
Their lips are lying only real is real
We stop the fight right now, we got to be what we feel
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now but we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
This is the life of illusion
Wrapped up in trouble, laced with confusion
What are we doing here?
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word, it's the word
That you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word
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@myristicina.
I think this the best song in the movie honestly
@nataliasilvia4381
RarityMoon Me too :))
@elpman001
100% agree and it's not really close either
@noahburres1963
That’s because it is
@franck25
RarityMoon
I agree !
@itsblitz4437
I did like one of their musical numbers.
@dibi11dibi96
Lyrics:
I solve my problems and I see the light
We got a lovin' thing, we gotta feed it right
There ain't no danger we can go too far
We start believing now that we can be what we are
Grease is the word
They think our love is just a growing pain
Why don't they understand, it's just a crying shame
Their lips are lying only real is real
We stop the fight right now, we got to be what we feel
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now but we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
This is the life of illusion
Wrapped up in trouble, laced with confusion
What are we doing here?
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance that we can make it so far
We start believing now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word, it's the word
That you heard
It's got groove it's got meaning
Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
Now, grease is the way we are feeling
Grease is the word
Is the word
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@christophermcgurrin6745
We know
@edinofuentes3936
Gracias. Thanks...for the lyrics
@matteodevittorio9857
Thank you!