Yo
Big Mouth & Little Eve Lyrics
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Won't you rock'n'roll?
Yeah, won't you rock'n'roll?
Won't you rock'n'roll?
I got a girl, I got a girl
The rocking queen
I got a man, I got a man
Of steel, of steel
You gotta see us rock'n'roll!
Yo de lay dee, yo de lay dee, ohoho
Rock it, baby, rock it, baby, mine
Yo de lay dee, yo de lay dee, ohoho
Have I told you lately you're so fine?
Don't you keep talking (You can rock on)
Yeah!
Yo de lay dee, yo de lay dee, ohoho
I got a girl, I got a girl
The rocking queen
I got a man, I got a man
Of steel, of steel
You gotta see her when she's rockin'
You gotta see us rock'n'roll!
Yo de lay dee, yo de lay dee, ohoho
Rock it, baby, rock it, baby, mine
Yo de lay dee, yo de lay dee, ohoho
Have I told you lately you're so fine?
Don't you keep talking (You can rock on)
Yeah!
Yo de lay dee, yo de lay dee, ohoho
Rock it, baby, rock it, baby, mine
Yeah, won't you rock'n'roll?
Won't you rock'n'roll?
Yeah, won't you rock'n'roll?
Won't you rock'n'roll?
The lyrics to "Yo" by Big Mouth & Little Eve are a classic example of a simple rock-n-roll anthem. The song is an invitation to rock out, with repeated calls to "rock'n'roll." The lyrics describe a "rocking queen" and a "man of steel" who are seen in action when they are "rocking." The song is essentially an ode to the power of rock music and the energy it creates.
The repetition of the phrase, "Yo de lay dee, yo de lay dee, ohoho," throughout the song adds to the rhythmic energy of the piece, reinforcing the theme of the song. The song also contains some flirtatious elements, with the repeated question, "Have I told you lately you're so fine?" This line, combined with the rock-n-roll energy of the song, creates a playful and flirtatious mood.
Overall, "Yo" is a simple but effective homage to the power of rock-n-roll. The lyrics celebrate the energy and excitement that this kind of music can generate, and the flirtatious elements add an extra level of fun and playfulness.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, won't you rock'n'roll?
Asking for someone to dance and let go of their inhibitions.
Won't you rock'n'roll?
Continuing to encourage someone to get up and dance.
I got a girl, I got a girl
The rocking queen
Referring to a female companion who loves to dance and is great at it.
I got a man, I got a man
Of steel, of steel
Referring to a male companion who is strong and unyielding.
You gotta see her when she's rockin'
You gotta see us rock'n'roll!
Exclaiming how amazing it is to watch the girl dance and for both of them to dance together.
Yo de lay dee, yo de lay dee, ohoho
Singing a catchy refrain to the rhythm of the music.
Rock it, baby, rock it, baby, mine
Encouraging the girl to keep dancing and having a good time.
Have I told you lately you're so fine?
Complimenting the girl on her dancing and appearance.
Don't you keep talking (You can rock on)
Yeah!
Telling someone to stop talking and start dancing, followed by enthusiastic agreement.
Yeah, won't you rock'n'roll?
Won't you rock'n'roll?
Repeating the request for someone to join in the dancing fun.
Yeah, won't you rock'n'roll?
Won't you rock'n'roll?
Repeating the request for someone to join in the dancing fun.
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.