We're an American Band
Rockin' Tales: Grand Funk's American Journey Unveiled
Lyrics
Out on the road for forty days
Beginning a forty-day journey on the road.
Last night in Little Rock put me in a haze
The experience in Little Rock the previous night left a lasting impression.
Sweet, sweet Connie, doin' her act
Refers to a person named Connie who is performing in a captivating way.
She had the whole show and that's a natural fact
Connie had a significant role in the show, a natural and undeniable fact.
Up all night with Freddie King
The narrator spent the night with Freddie King, a reference to a shared musical experience.
I got to tell you, poker's his thing
Highlights Freddie King's interest in poker.
Booze and ladies, keep me right
Booze and women are essential companions, ensuring the narrator stays on the right track.
As long as we can make it to the show tonight
Emphasizes the importance of making it to the show that night.
We're an American band
Repetition of the chorus, expressing pride and identity as an American band ready to entertain.
We're an American band
-We're comin' to your town
-We'll help you party it down
-We're an American band
-Four young chiquitas in Omaha
Refers to four young women in Omaha.
Waitin' for the band to return from the show
Anticipation for the band's return after a show.
Feelin' good, feelin' right, it's Saturday night
Describes the positive feelings on a Saturday night.
The hotel detective, he was outta sight
Praises the hotel detective, emphasizing how good he was at his job.
Now these fine ladies, they had a plan
The ladies have a plan to meet the band.
They was out to meet the boys in the band
Expresses the intention to meet the boys in the band.
They said, "Come on dudes, let's get it on"
Invitation to the band to engage in festivities.
And we proceeded to tear that hotel down
Describes the energetic and destructive outcome of the invitation.
We're an American band
Reiteration of the chorus, reinforcing the band's American identity and their role in enhancing the party atmosphere.
We're an American band
-We're comin' to your town
-We'll help you party it down
-We're an American band
-We're an American band
Continued repetition of the chorus for emphasis.
We're an American band
-We're comin' to your town
-We'll help you party it down
-We're an American band
-We're an American band
Further reinforcement of the chorus.
We're an American band
-We're comin' to your town
-We'll help you party it down
-We're an American band
-We're an American band
Continued emphasis on being an American band and contributing to the party vibe.
We're an American band
-We're comin' to your town
-We'll help you party it down
-We're an American band
-We're an American band, woo
Final enthusiastic repetitions of being an American band.
We're an American band, woo
-We're an American band, woo
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