About the song
“Grease” by Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta is a timeless anthem that epitomizes the spirit of the iconic musical film of the same name. Written by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees and performed by Newton-John and Travolta for the 1978 film “Grease,” this song has become synonymous with the vibrant energy and nostalgia of the 1950s era.
Featured on the soundtrack album of the film, “Grease,” the song soared to the top of the charts, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Its catchy melody and infectious lyrics captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.
“Grease” marked the second collaboration between Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, following their successful pairing in the film “Saturday Night Fever.” Their on-screen chemistry and dynamic performances contributed to the song’s immense popularity and enduring legacy.
Decades later, “Grease” remains a beloved classic, cherished by fans of the film and musical theater enthusiasts alike. Its timeless appeal continues to resonate with audiences of all ages, serving as a nostalgic reminder of the joy and excitement of youth and first love.
As listeners immerse themselves in the infectious beat and electrifying vocals of “Grease,” they are transported to a world of high school romance and rock ‘n’ roll, where the music of the 1950s reigns supreme.
Video
https://youtu.be/bkWevngKTcw
Lyrics
Well this car is automatic, it’s systematic, it’s hydromatic
Why it’s greased lightnin’!
Greased, greased, greased lightnin’!
Greased, greased, greased lightnin’!
Greased, greased, greased lightnin’!
Greased lightnin’!
I got chills
They’re multiplyin’
And I’m losin’ control
‘Cause the power
You’re supplyin’
It’s electrifyin’!
You better shape up (do-do-do)
‘Cause I need a man (do-do-do)
And my heart is set on you (and my heart is set on you)
You better shape up (do-do-do)
You better understand (do-do-do)
To my heart I must be true (do-do-do)
Nothin’ left, nothin’ left for me to do
You’re the one that I want
(You are the one I want), ooh, ooh, ooh, honey
The one that I want
(You are the one I want), ooh, ooh, ooh, honey
The one that I want
(You are the one I want), ooh, ooh, ooh
The one I need (the one I need)
Oh, yes, indeed
Why it’s greased lightnin’!
We’ll get some overhead lifters
And some four barrel quads, oh yeah
Keep talkin’, whoah, keep talkin’
Fuel injection cut off, and chrome plated rods, oh yeah
I’ll get the money, I’ll kill to get the money
With a four-speed on the floor
They’ll be waitin’ at the door
You know that I ain’t braggin’
She’s a real pussy wagon-greased lightnin’
(Go, go, go)
(Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go)
Go, greased lightnin’, you’re burnin’ up the quarter mile
Greased lightnin’, go, greased lightnin’
Go, greased lightnin’, you’re coastin’ through the heat lap trials
Greased lightnin’, go, greased lightnin’
You are supreme (oh-oh)
The chicks’ll cream (oh-oh)
For greased lightnin’ (go, go, go)
(Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go)
We’ll get some purple french tail
Lights and thirty-inch fins, oh yeah
A palomino dashboard and duel muffler twins, oh yeah
With new pistons, plugs, and shocks
I can get off my rocks
You know that I ain’t braggin’
She’s a real pussy wagon
Greased lightnin’ (go, go, go)
(Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go)
Summer lovin’ had me a blast
Summer lovin’ happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away
To uh-oh those summer nights
Well-a well-a well-a huh
Tell me more, tell me more
Did you get very far?
Tell me more, tell me more
Like does he have a car?
She swam by me, she got a cramp
He ran by me, got my suit damp
I saved her life, she nearly drowned
He showed off, splashing around
Summer sun, something’s begun
But uh-oh those summer nights
Well-a well-a well-a huh
Tell me more, tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more, tell me more
Did she put up a fight?
It turned colder, that’s where it ends
So I told her we’d still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she’s doing now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams
But oh those summer nights (tell me more, tell me more)