C’Mon Everybody
Eddie Cochran Lyrics
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I got some money in my jeans and I'm really gonna spend it right
Well been a-doin' my homework all week long
And now the house is empty and my folks have gone
Ooh, c'mon everybody
Well my baby's number one but I'm gonna dance with three or four
And the house'll be a-shakin' from the bare feet a-slappin' on the floor
When you hear that music you can't sit still
If your brother won't rock you then your sister will
Ooh, c'mon everybody
Well we'll really have a party but we gotta put a guard outside
If the folks come 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" by Eddie Cochran is a fun and lively song that deals with the concept of rebellion and youthful exuberance. The lyrics encourage everyone to come together and enjoy the night, spending their money in a way that they won't regret. The singer indicates that he's been doing his homework all week, and he is looking forward to a night of exciting dancing and wild fun.
The opening lines suggest that the singer has some disposable income and is eager to spend it. He's looking forward to going out with his friends and breaking free from his responsibilities. The next few lines indicate that the singer's parents are out of town, leaving the house empty for him to use. This event is an excellent opportunity for him to have a wild party with his friends, where he can dance and let loose to some great music.
In the next verse, the singer indicates that he is going to have a great time dancing with his friends. Despite having a special person in his life, he plans to let loose and dance with multiple partners. The singer believes that the entire house will shake as everyone dances barefooted to the music. The singer insists that he can't sit still when he hears music, and he will dance no matter what.
Finally, the singer realizes that there is a chance his parents might return and discover the aftermath of the party. In the last few lines, he suggests that they would have to face the consequences of their actions if the parents find out, but he doesn't care. After all, he's had a great time and, in his mind, it's all worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well c'mon everybody and let's get together tonight
Let's come together tonight and hang out
I got some money in my jeans and I'm really gonna spend it right
I have money and I intend to spend it well
Well been a-doin' my homework all week long
I've been doing my homework all week long
And now the house is empty and my folks have gone
Now the house is empty and my parents are not around
Ooh, c'mon everybody
Come on everyone, let's have fun
Well my baby's number one but I'm gonna dance with three or four
Although my baby is my top priority, I still plan to dance with a few others
And the house'll be a-shakin' from the bare feet a-slappin' on the floor
The music will be so good that everyone will dance so hard that the house will shake
When you hear that music you can't sit still
The music will make you want to dance
If your brother won't rock you then your sister will
If one person won't dance with you, another person will
Ooh, c'mon everybody
Come on everyone, let's have fun
Well we'll really have a party but we gotta put a guard outside
We'll have a great party, but we need to have someone watch for parents coming home
If the folks come home I'm afraid they're gonna have my hide
If my parents come home, they might be really upset with me
They'll be no more movies for a week or two
If I get caught, I won't be able to go see movies for a while
No more runnin' round with the usual crew
If I get caught, I won't be able to hang out with my usual group of friends
Who cares, c'mon everybody
But who cares, let's have fun anyway
C'mon everybody
Come on everybody
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY CAPEHART, EDDIE COCHRAN
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