Rocking Time
Alpha Blondy And The Solar Sy Lyrics

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This is a music heavy reggae music
This is a music heavy macka music

Dance sister dance, rockin'time
Dance, brother dance, give us a chance now!

Me say music, heavy reggae music!
This is a music, heavy macka music

Rocking time, rocking time, rocking time!
Rocking time, rocking time, rocking time ya!

You don't need no fancy fancy fancy
Kind of footwork to rock
To my music, heavy reggae music
You don't need no fancy fancy
Fancy kind of footwork
To rock to this music heavy reggae music

Rocking time, rocking time, rocking time!
Rocking time, rocking time, rocking time ya
Me say, rocking time, rocking rime
Rocking rime
Rocking time, rocking time, rocking time!

Dance, Papa dance dance, Mama dance
Dance brothers, sisters
Won't you give it a chance?

You don't need no fancy fancy fancy
Fancy kind of footwork! If you wanna rock
Say, you don't need no fancy fancy fancy
Fancy kind of footwork, just rock!

Dance, Papa! dance dance, Maman! dance

Dance brothers, sisters
Won't you get a chance!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alpha Blondy And The Solar Sy's song "Rocking Time" encourage people to let loose and dance to the rhythm of reggae music. The repetition of "rocking time" emphasizes the joy and energy that the music brings. The song celebrates the simplicity of enjoying music and dismisses the need for complicated dance moves or fancy footwork. It encourages everyone, including brothers, sisters, papas, and mamas, to join in and give dancing a chance. It is an invitation to embrace the infectious rhythm of reggae and let go of any inhibitions.

The lyrics convey a sense of unity and a shared experience of happiness through music. It promotes dancing as a form of expression and freedom, a way to break free from constraints and fully immerse oneself in the groove. The use of repetition and the energetic tone of the lyrics create an infectious atmosphere that invites listeners to join in and enjoy the rocking time.

Line by Line Meaning

Dance sister dance, rockin'time
Hey sister, let's dance and have a great time!

Dance, brother dance, give us a chance now!
Brother, join us in dancing and let's enjoy ourselves!

Me say music, heavy reggae music!
I'm proclaiming that this is powerful reggae music!

This is a music, heavy macka music
This is a music that exudes strength and positivity

Rocking time, rocking time, rocking time!
It's time to rock and have a great time!

You don't need no fancy fancy fancy
You don't need any complex skills

Kind of footwork to rock
In order to dance and enjoy the music

To my music, heavy reggae music
To the powerful reggae music I'm playing

Fancy kind of footwork
Complex and elaborate dance moves

To rock to this music heavy reggae music
To dance and enjoy this powerful reggae music

You don't need no fancy fancy
You don't need any complicated