Roll Over Beethoven
●The Beatles Lyrics
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Gonna mail it to my local D.J.
It's a rockin' little record
I want my jockey to play
Roll over Beethoven
I gotta hear it again today
You know my temperature's risin'
My hearts beatin' rhythm
And my soul keeps singing the blues
Roll over Beethoven
And tell Tchaikovsky the news
I got a rockin' pneumonia
I need a shot of rhythm and blues
I think I got it off the writer
Sittin' down by the rhythm review
Roll over Beethoven
We're rockin' in two by two
Well if you fell you like it
Well get your lover and reel and rock it
Roll it over and move on up
Just jump around and reel and rock it
Roll it over
Roll over Beethoven
A rockin' in two by two , oh
Well early in the mornin'
I'm a givin' you the warnin'
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Hey little little
Gonna play my fiddle
Ain't got nothing to lose
Roll over Beethoven
And tell Tchaikovsky the news
You know she winks like a glow worm
Dance like a spinnin' top
She got a crazy partner
Oughta see 'em reel an rock
Long as she's got a dime
The music will never stop
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
Roll over Beethoven
And dig these rhythm and blues
"Roll Over Beethoven" by The Beatles is a classic rock n’ roll tune which was originally written and recorded by Chuck Berry. The lyrics of the song seem to be urging the famous German composer, Ludwig van Beethoven, to make way for the upcoming rock and roll music genre. The song begins with the singer expressing the desire to request his local DJ to play a recent rock n’ roll record. He seems to be so enamoured with the music that he urgently needs to hear it again.
The lyrics convey a sense of the singer’s passion for rock and roll music. He describes his body’s reactions to the music - with his temperature rising and his heart beating with the rhythm. The reference to Tchaikovsky, the famous Russian composer, seems to be a call out to all music icons of the past, suggesting that rock and roll music is here to stay.
As the song progresses, the singer urges people to get up and rock n’ roll, stating that as long as the music keeps playing, there will be no stop. The song ends with a warning to anyone who might try to put down the singer or the music they love: “Don't you step on my blue suede shoes!”
Overall, “Roll Over Beethoven” conveys The Beatles’ love for rock n’ roll and their desire to see it become a prominent and respected genre in its own right.
Line by Line Meaning
Well gonna write a little letter
I'm going to write a letter to my local DJ
Gonna mail it to my local D.J.
I'm going to send the letter to the local DJ
It's a rockin' little record
The record is awesome and upbeat
I want my jockey to play
I want the DJ to play my record
Roll over Beethoven
I want to hear that song again
I gotta hear it again today
I need to listen to it again today
You know my temperature's risin'
I am getting excited
And the jukebox's blows a fuse
The music is so good that the jukebox is overheating
My hearts beatin' rhythm
I'm feeling the beat in my heart
And my soul keeps singing the blues
I am completely absorbed in the music
Roll over Beethoven
I want to hear that song again
And tell Tchaikovsky the news
Let Tchaikovsky know that rock and roll is here to stay
I got a rockin' pneumonia
I'm really ill with a desire for rhythm and blues
I need a shot of rhythm and blues
I need a dose of R&B to feel better
I think I got it off the writer
I got my rhythm and blues from the writer of the song
Sittin' down by the rhythm review
I was reviewing rhythm and blues music
Roll over Beethoven
I want to hear that song again
We're rockin' in two by two
We're dancing in pairs to the rhythm and blues music
Well if you fell you like it
If you like this music
Well get your lover and reel and rock it
Grab your partner and dance
Roll it over and move on up
Keep dancing, don't stop
Just jump around and reel and rock it
Dance wildly
Roll it over
Keep dancing
Roll over Beethoven
I want to hear that song again
A rockin' in two by two , oh
We're still dancing in pairs to the music
Well early in the mornin'
In the early morning
I'm a givin' you the warnin'
I am warning you
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Don't ruin my shoes
Hey little little
Hey there
Gonna play my fiddle
I'm going to play my own music
Ain't got nothing to lose
I have nothing to lose by playing my music
Roll over Beethoven
I want to hear that song again
And tell Tchaikovsky the news
Let Tchaikovsky know that rock and roll is here to stay
You know she winks like a glow worm
She has a beautiful, alluring expression
Dance like a spinnin' top
She dances wildly
She got a crazy partner
She has a wild and crazy dance partner
Oughta see 'em reel an rock
It's a sight to see them dance
Long as she's got a dime
As long as she has some money
The music will never stop
The music will keep playing
Roll over Beethoven
I want to hear that song again
Roll over Beethoven
I want to hear that song again
Roll over Beethoven
I want to hear that song again
Roll over Beethoven
I want to hear that song again
Roll over Beethoven
I want to hear that song again
And dig these rhythm and blues
Enjoy this rhythm and blues music
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