ELO - Can't Get It Out Of My Head (Lyrics)

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Song/Artist: Can't Get It Out Of My Head by Electric Light Orchestra
From the LP: Eldorado
(c) 1974 United Artists (U.S.) Warner Bros. (UK)

Video Creator/Graphics: Cat T

*About the Lyrics

One lyric line in this song has perturbed ELO fans for a long time. And depending on whichever lyrics site you visit, the lyric line in question is not always the same. Here is the line:

"Walking on a wave's chicane"...

Some sites say it's: "Walking on a wave she came".. Or "walking on a wave chicane"...

Others go with the "Walking on a wave's chicane" lyric. Supposedly from a rumor I've heard, chicane means the crest or the frothy tip of a wave. But I haven't found that definition in any dictionary where I've checked.

However on a message board posted this past August I found a post from a guy named Charles who wrote:

"I just read a comment from a guy on another site who claims the record company made a misprint with the word "chicane" and he has a copy of the original lyric sheet, signed by Jeff Lynne noting that it's supposed to be "Walking on a wave she came...staring as she called my name".. no wonder, that makes more sense! It's the correct line!"

And on the same message board posted at that time another wrote:

"I just watched the documentary of the reunion tour in Wembley. He clearly said, "She came." Look for yourself. It's available on Showtime on Demand."

So that's the lyric I went with. - Cat T

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[CatT]

Regarding this whole issue of whether Jeff Lynne sings 'chicane' or 'she came' let's hope that this comment which hopefully everyone will see now that I pinned it, will put this argument to rest!

This is a reply I made to another person here who had the argument...

"No it's not actually. You're wrong. In an article located at:

/song/cantgetitoutofmyhead. shtml

The person who added it states:

Electric Light Orchestra's, "Can't Get It Out of My Head"

Misheard yrics: "Walking on a wave's chicane."

Original Lyrics: Walking on a wave, she came.

Yes, I have the lyric sheet that came with the record. Somebody at the printers goofed it up. A handwritten note signed by Jeff Lynne himself reveals what the lyrics7 truly are. This note has been framed and is currently on the wall of my friend's house. I wish I could show it to you, but you'll have to take my word for it.""

[dragonfox.]

Once you see the Goddess, you can never be the same....ever

[michaelstommel]

Welch unbeschreibliches Glück ich doch ich mit solch schöner Musik aufwachsen Danke für dieses schöne dir zutiefst Micha

[ElisabethJ.V.Beardsell]

Jeff Lynne you are pure class beyond anything!❤you are “ a livin’ thing” Mr Blue Sky!! Shine on and on! X

[kimberlypatton]

Total golden brilliance! What a gorgeous video!

[kenc]

I hear their heavenly cords and cellos

[GEMINNA]

i love the way you mix visuals parts and fit perfect with song ! great song ! love it !! ❣

[HadesMiscreant]

I don't know much about walking on waves but, this sounds wonderful and the video is very nicely done.

[kerokerokeroppi]

Like the moon segment and the rolling waves!

[ElisabethJ.V.Beardsell]

ELO are an underestimated band.With Jeff Lynne at the helm, the band just won’t fail!

[stevem]

Wow, what an amazing video to go with a fabulous song! Love the bioluminescence in the night waves.

[unclegeemus]

As a blue water sailor this is Impeccable depiction of water movement. Your site tilts your hat admirably to the truly time tested groups beegees and e.l.o. etc. Just discovered your page enjoying every minute as fonzy says thanks a mundo!

[neilcusworth]

God bless you cat t welcome to New world

[rubenkbalz]

Excellent song is romantic and good video Why died ELO good orchestra and famous on all world

[brucemcbain]

Thanks for this! I thought “Bank job in the city” meant a crime:bank robbery. After 30+ years I understand.

[jaimenarvaez]

ELO. Y Jeff# 1 por siempre!!! 2. 7. 22

[glenrosarian]

I can't get it out of my head....

[Rob_]

Another good video and song posted By Cat T 👍

[TheCogwithNoBoundries]

beautiful video to one of my fav songs Cat T well done Happy New year my friend :)

[ericraepsaet]

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