C'mon Everybody
Edward Cochran and Jerry Capehart Lyrics
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I got some money in my jeans and I'm really gonna spend it right
Well I've been a-doin' my homework all week long
And now the house is empty and the folks are gone
Ooo C'mon everybody
Ah well my baby's number one but I'm gonna dance with three or four
And the house'll be a-shakin' from my bare feet slappin' on the floor
Well, when you hear that music you can't sit still
If your brother won't rock then your sister will
Ooo C'mon everybody
Well we'll really have a party but we gotta put a guard outside
If my folks come a-home I'm afraid they're gonna have my hide
They'll be no more movies for a week or two
No more runnin' round with the usual crew
Who cares C'mon everybody
C'mon everybody
C'mon everybody
The lyrics of "C'mon Everybody" by Eddie Cochran and Jerry Capehart are quite straightforward. The song's protagonist is preparing to have a party now that the house is empty, and he has some money to spend. He's been studious all week, and now he's eager to let loose. He emphasizes that he's going to be dancing not just with his girlfriend ("my baby's number one"), but with "three or four" others. He encourages his audience to join in the fun, asserting that the music will be so lively that no one will be able to resist dancing.
The songwriter goes on to explain that they will have to post a guard outside the house to ensure that the parents don't catch them in the act of partying. He predicts that if caught, his parents won't tolerate his activities, severely punishing him for his misdeeds. He concludes that it's worth the risk to have a good time.
In summary, "C'mon Everybody" expresses the joy of youth and the desire to break free from the chains of rules and obligations, even when it is risky.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah well, c'mon everybody and let's get together tonight
Come on, everyone! Let's gather and have a good time tonight!
I got some money in my jeans and I'm really gonna spend it right
I have some cash and I plan to spend it wisely
Well I've been a-doin' my homework all week long
I have been studying hard for the whole week
And now the house is empty and the folks are gone
Finally my parents are out and I can have some fun!
Ooo C'mon everybody
Come on, everybody!
Ah well my baby's number one but I'm gonna dance with three or four
Although my sweetheart is my priority, I plan to dance with multiple partners
And the house'll be a-shakin' from my bare feet slappin' on the floor
My dancing will be so wild that it will shake the house
Well, when you hear that music you can't sit still
When you listen to this music, you won't be able to resist dancing
If your brother won't rock then your sister will
Even if your brother won't dance, your sister will be happy to join in
Ooo C'mon everybody
Come on, everybody!
Well we'll really have a party but we gotta put a guard outside
We are going to have an amazing party, but we need someone to act as a look-out
If my folks come a-home I'm afraid they're gonna have my hide
I'm worried my parents will punish me if they find out about this party
They'll be no more movies for a week or two
If we get caught, we won't be allowed to watch movies for a while
No more runnin' round with the usual crew
We won't be able to hang out with our regular friends if we get caught
Who cares C'mon everybody
It doesn't matter, let's just have fun!
C'mon everybody
Come on, everybody!
C'mon everybody
Come on, everybody!
Writer(s): Jerry Neal Capehart, Eddie Cochran
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