Lyrics
Good Golly said little Miss Molly
Excitement and enthusiasm expressed by Miss Molly
When she was rocking in the
Enjoying herself in a place with vibrant energy (House of blue light)
House of blue light tutti Frutti oh so rooty
Reference to the style of music, playful and energetic
When she was rocking to the east and west
Dancing energetically in different directions
Lucille was oh so real
A guitar named Lucille, symbolizing something real and important
When she didn't do her daddy's will
Going against her father's wishes
Come on baby drive me crazy do it do it
Encouragement for excitement and craziness
I'm a speed king you got to hear me sing
Self-identification as someone who lives fast and vibrant
I'm a speed king see me fly
Asserting the ability to soar and move quickly
Saturday night and I just got paid
Indicating the start of the weekend and having money to spend
Going to fool about isn't going to save
Choosing to have fun rather than being responsible
Some people going to rock
Some people will enjoy themselves through music
Some people gonna roll
Others will find joy in a different way
Going to have a party to save my soul
Planning to have a celebration to feel better
Hard headed woman and a soft hearted man
Describing different personalities causing problems
They been causing trouble since it all began
Suggesting trouble has existed from the beginning of time
Take a little rice take a little beans
Simple sustenance, indicating a journey
Going to rock and roll down to New Orleans
Planning to enjoy music and have a good time in New Orleans
I'm a speed king you got to hear me sing
Reiteration of the self-perceived identity as someone fast and vibrant
I'm a speed king see me fly
Reassertion of the ability to move quickly and assertively
Good Golly said little Miss Molly
Repeated expression of excitement by Miss Molly
When she was rocking in the
Repeating the setting of vibrant energy and enthusiasm
House of blue light tutti Frutti oh so rooty
Reiteration of playful, energetic music style
Rocking to the east and west
Continuing to dance energetically in different directions
Hard headed woman and a soft hearted man
Repeating the description of conflicting personalities causing issues
They been causing trouble since it all began
Reasserting the perpetual existence of trouble
Take a little rice take a little beans
Reiteration of simple sustenance, hinting at a journey
Going to rock and roll down to New Orleans
Repeating the plan to enjoy music and have a good time in New Orleans
I'm a speed king you got to hear me sing
Reiteration of self-identification as someone who lives fast and vibrant
I'm a speed king see me fly
Reassertion of the ability to move quickly and assertively
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