Lyrics
It's gettin' so late now, I'm headin' for the city
Expressing the lateness of the hour, heading to the city.
I've got a date and she's so pretty
Excitement about a date with an attractive person.
Jump in my car and no hitchin' for a ride
Choosing to drive instead of hitchhiking, emphasizing independence.
Gonna hit that high speed all the time
Intending to drive at high speed consistently.
Ah, ha, ha, ha
A celebratory expression, possibly indicating confidence or anticipation.
Are you ready, ready to burn?
Repeated anticipation and readiness to "burn," suggesting eagerness for excitement or action.
Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Ah, ha, ha, ha
-Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Are you ready, ready to burn?
-She's got chrome wire wheels, bucket seats made of leather
Description of the car's luxurious features (chrome wire wheels, leather seats).
She's as tough as steel and light as a feather
Highlighting the car's toughness and lightweight qualities.
If you feel the power as you touch the pedal
Sensation of power when pressing the pedal of the car.
She's as hot as hell, she's real heavy metal
Describing the car as both hot and heavy metal, possibly a metaphor for its appeal and strength.
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Repeated expressions of readiness to "burn," reinforcing the theme of anticipation and excitement.
Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Ah, ha, ha, ha
-Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Are you ready, ready to burn?
-She's got plenty of power, she feels real good
Emphasizing the car's power and positive driving experience.
Well, put together for the neighborhood
Highlighting the car's quality, well-suited for the neighborhood.
Ah, ha, ha, ha
Continued repetition of readiness to "burn," underlining the energetic theme.
Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Ah, ha, ha, ha
Repetition of the question, further building anticipation and excitement.
Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Ah, ha, ha
Final repetitions of the readiness to "burn," intensifying the overall theme.
Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Are you ready, ready to burn?
-Are you ready?
A call to action, instructing someone to hit the road, possibly ending the journey or leaving.
Hit the road, Jack
A playful reference to the famous phrase "Hit the road, Jack," possibly indicating the end of the lyrics.
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