It Happened 25 Years Ago
BZN Lyrics

It happened 25 years ago, my friend
The band formed 25 years ago and this song is a tribute to its formation.

We started up to be a rock 'n' roll band
The band was formed with the intention of playing rock and roll music.

So we're gonna have a party tonight
To celebrate the band's success, they are going to have a party tonight.

We're gonna rock (We're gonna rock)
The band is going to play loud music that is meant to be danced to.

We're gonna roll (We're gonna roll)
The band is going to play music with a beat that will inspire movement.

We're gonna rock (Rock), we're gonna roll Until the morning light
The band is planning to play music all night long.

Deep down in Louisiana, close to New Orleans
The song Johnny B. Goode is describing a place in Louisiana near New Orleans.

'Way back up in the woods among the evergreens
This place is located deep in the woods, surrounded by trees.

There stood an old cabin, made of earth and wood
The cabin in this area is made of natural materials.

There lives a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
The song is about a boy who lives in this cabin and his name is Johnny B. Goode.

Who'd never ever learned to read or write so well
Johnny B. Goode was not well-educated.

But he could play the guitar, just like a ringing a bell
Johnny B. Goode had a talent for playing the guitar very well.

Go, go, go, Johnny, go, go Go, Johnny, go, go Go, Johnny, go, go Go, Johnny, go, go Johnny B. Goode
These lines repeat the chorus, encouraging Johnny B. Goode to keep playing his guitar.

I met him on a Monday and my heart stood still
The singer met a man named Bill and was immediately struck by him.

Da doo ron ron, da doo ron ron
These lines represent the sound of the singer's heart beating fast.

Somebody told me that his name was Bill
The artist learned the man's name from someone else.

Yes, my heart stood still Yes, his name was Bill
The artist is emphasizing how much Bill affected her.

And when he walked me home Da doo ron ron, da doo ron ron
The singer is remembering the experience of walking home with Bill while her heart is racing.

Well, that'll be the day when you say goodbye
This song, That'll Be The Day, is about someone leaving the singer.

That'll be the day when you make me cry
The artist will be very sad when the other person leaves.

You say you're gonna leave, you know it's a lie 'cause That'll be the day when I die
The artist does not believe that the other person will actually leave, and they hate the idea so much that they equate it with death.

I'm gonna knock on your door Ring on your bell Tap on your window too
The artist in this song, I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door, is trying to get someone's attention by knocking, ringing and tapping on their door.

If you don't come out tonight When the moon is bright
The singer wants the other person to come outside when the moon is out.

I'm gonna knocking, ringing, tappin' 'till you do
The artist is persistent and will not stop until they get the attention of the other person.

Hey, little boy, this ain't no time to sleep Let's count kisses 'stead of countin' sheep How, how can I hold you near? With you up there and me down here
The singer is trying to seduce the other person and get closer to them.

Knocking, ringing, tappin' Knocking, ringing, tappin', knocking, ringing Tappin', knocking, ring until you do
The singer will use any means necessary to get the other person's attention.

Wake up, little Susie, wake up
The singer in the song Wake Up Little Susie is urging someone named Susie to wake up.

We've both been sound asleep Wake up little Susie and weep
The artist and Susie must have fallen asleep together. They must have done something inappropriate because someone will view it as a reason for Susie to cry.

The movie's over, it's four o'clock And we're in trouble deep
The artists went to a movie and stayed out too late. Now they have a problem.

Wake up, little Susie Wake up, little Susie We've gotta go home
The singers have to go home immediately.

Do you love me? (Do you love me?) Do you love me? (Do you love me?) Do you love me? (Do you love me?) Now that I can dance
The singer is asking someone if they love them now that the singer can dance.

Good golly, miss Molly You sure like to ball Good golly, miss Molly You sure like to ball
This song is about a woman named Molly who likes to party.

When you're rockin' and rollin' Can't hear your momma call
When you're dancing and having fun, you can't hear anything else.

Mon amour, tu es ma rose Qui ne va jamais passer Je t'adore de jour en jour Mademoiselle d'amour Mon amour Mon amour
This song, Mon Amour, is about the singer professing their love to someone.

Well, well, the little things you say and do They make me want to be with you Rave on! It's a crazy feelin' And I, I know it's got me reelin'
Rave On is about the singer being attracted to someone.

When you say "I love you" Rave on!
When someone says I love you, it makes the other person feel good.

Yes, it's me and I'm lonely I had to call you on the phone Whoa-ho-how now, baby, don't leave me alone Don't you know I got a feeling I wanna hold you tight Whoa-ho-how now, baby, I'm yours for the rest of my days I'm yours for the rest of my days
The singer in this song is expressing their loneliness and desire to be with someone.

Everybody's doin' a brand new dance now (Come on baby, do the locomotion) Know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now (Come on, baby, do the locomotion) My little baby sister can do it with ease It's easier than learnin' your abc's So come on, come on, do the locomotion with me You gotta swing your hips now Come on, baby, jump up, jump back Oh well, I think you got the knack Everybody's doin' a brand new dance now (Come on, baby, do the locomotion)
The song The Locomotion is about a new dance that everyone is doing and the singer wants to teach others how to do it.

Well, do you wanna dance and-a hold my hand? Squeeze me, baby, I'm your man Oh, baby, do you wanna dance?
The singer in this song is asking someone to dance with them.

If you knew, Peggy Sue Then you'd know why I feel blue 'Bout Peggy 'Bout Peggy Sue Oh, well I love you gal Yes, I love you, Peggy Sue Peggy Sue, Peggy Sue Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty Peggy Sue Oh, oh, Peggy, my Peggy Sue Oh well I love you, gal, yes, I love you, Peggy Sue
This song is about the artist's love for someone named Peggy Sue.

It happened 25 years ago, my friend We started up to be a rock 'n' roll band So we're gonna have a party tonight
The band formed 25 years ago with the intention of playing rock and roll music and this song celebrates their anniversary.

We're gonna rock (We're gonna rock) We're gonna roll (We're gonna roll) We're gonna rock (Rock), we're gonna roll Until the morning light
The band is planning to play loud, upbeat music all night long.

Instrumental
The song being played is instrumental with no lyrics or singing.