Im Gonna Rock Around Clock Tonight
Bill Haley His Comets Lyrics


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One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock rock,
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock rock
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock rock,
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight

Put your glad rags on and join me hon',
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight,
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight

When the clock strikes two, three and four,
If the band slows down we'll yell for more

We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight,
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight

When the chimes ring five, six, and seven,
We'll be right in seventh heaven

We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight,
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight

When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too,
I'll be goin' strong and so will you

We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight,
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight

When the clock strikes twelve we'll cool off then,
Start rockin' 'round the clock again

We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,




We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'till broad daylight,
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bill Haley His Comets' song "Rock Around the Clock" express a celebratory attitude towards life and living in the moment. The song is a call to action, encouraging listeners to put on their "glad rags" and join in the fun of dancing and socializing. The lyrics are structured around the hours of the day, beginning with the late afternoon and leading up to dawn, with each hour serving as an opportunity to "rock" and enjoy oneself.


The song is notable for its energetic and joyful spirit, reflecting the social and cultural changes taking place in the 1950s. As a rock and roll classic, "Rock Around the Clock" has been interpreted as both a symbol of rebelliousness and youthful enthusiasm, and a celebration of American individualism and freedom. Through its lyrics and driving beat, the song has come to represent the spirit of rock and roll itself, embodying a sense of fun and abandon that continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans alike.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock rock,
Let's start rocking from one o'clock and keep going until 4 o'clock.


Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock rock
Let's keep rocking from 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock.


Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock rock,
Let's rock until midnight; we have a long way to go.


We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We will have a great time dancing and singing all night long.


Put your glad rags on and join me hon'
Dress up and come dance with me.


We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We will start the party when the time rolls around to one o'clock.


If the band slows down we'll yell for more
If the band stops playing, we will ask them to continue because we are having too much fun.


When the chimes ring five, six, and seven,
As the clock hits five, six, and seven, we will still be having fun and dancing.


We'll be right in seventh heaven
We will be extremely happy and enjoying ourselves immensely.


When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too,
As we approach the later hours of the night, we will still be rocking and having a great time.


I'll be goin' strong and so will you
We will continue dancing with the same energy all night long.


When the clock strikes twelve we'll cool off then,
At midnight, we will slow down and relax a little bit.


Start rockin' 'round the clock again
Afterward, we will continue to dance and have fun until the night ends.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JIMMY DEKNIGHT, MAX FREEDMAN

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@ThaiThom

It makes me nostalgic for a time I never lived in.

@robertovaldez7925

Cristian nodal

@SoulllessStary

Feel the same way it’s pretty weird but I like it ya know

@theprofessor3684

Probably heard it in a past life

@tazionuvolari8142

It makes me nostalqic on 2010

@paolaoviedo137

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@Windows-ie6th

Hey everyone 100 years from now we’re all dead now enjoy life while you’re young !

@stealthghostbr1801

Makes sense

@ryabryab2676

thanks for making me have an existential crisis

@fiftiesonly9579

Don’t give me warnings about death I’m only 17....

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