The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Why this car is automatic
It's systematic
It's hydromatic
Why it's greased lightning (Greased lightning)
We'll get some overhead lifters and some four barrel quads
oh yeah
(Keep talking whoa keep talking)
A fuel injection cutoff 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 waiting at the door
You know that ain't no shit we'll be getting lots of tit
In Greased Lightning
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Go greased lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
(Greased lightning go greased lightning)
Go greased lightning you're coasting through the heat lap trial
You are supreme the chicks'll cream for greased lightning
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
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 bragging she's a real pussy wagon
Greased lightning
Go greased lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
(Greased lightning go greased lightning)
Go greased lighting you're coasting through the heat lap trial
You are supreme the chicks'll cream for greased lightning
Go greased lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
(Greased lightning go greased lightning)
Go greased lighting you're coasting through the hit lap trial
You are supreme the chicks'll cream for greased lightning
Lightning, lightning, lightning
Lightning, lightning, lightning
Lightning
It's systematic
It's hydromatic
Why it's greased lightning (Greased lightning)
We'll get some overhead lifters and some four barrel quads
oh yeah
(Keep talking whoa keep talking)
A fuel injection cutoff 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 waiting at the door
You know that ain't no shit we'll be getting lots of tit
In Greased Lightning
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Go greased lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
(Greased lightning go greased lightning)
Go greased lightning you're coasting through the heat lap trial
You are supreme the chicks'll cream for greased lightning
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
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 bragging she's a real pussy wagon
Greased lightning
Go greased lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
(Greased lightning go greased lightning)
Go greased lighting you're coasting through the heat lap trial
You are supreme the chicks'll cream for greased lightning
Go greased lightning you're burning up the quarter mile
(Greased lightning go greased lightning)
Go greased lighting you're coasting through the hit lap trial
You are supreme the chicks'll cream for greased lightning
Lightning, lightning, lightning
Lightning, lightning, lightning
Lightning
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"You are supreme the chicks'll cream for greased lightning"
The car is a real "pussy wagon"...great song and great movie/play!