Rock Around The Clock 1955
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, 'til 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, 'til 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, 'til 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, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight

When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
Start a rockin' round the clock again
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight




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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bill Haley and The Saddlemen's song Rock Around the Clock describe a wild night of dancing and partying that lasts from one o'clock until the morning light. The song encourages listeners to put on their best clothes and join in the fun as they "rock around the clock" throughout the night. The lyrics are a celebration of youthful rebellion and energetic spirit, with the repeated refrain of "we're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight" emphasizing the sense of unbridled excitement and freedom that comes from dancing and socializing with friends.


The first verse of the song sets the stage for the wild night to come, with the lyrics counting up the hours from one to twelve and declaring the intention to "rock around the clock." The second verse looks forward to the excitement of the dance floor as the band plays on into the early morning hours. The later verses describe the intensity of the party as the hours tick by, with the dancers getting more and more energized until they are "rockin' round the clock again" as the dawn breaks.


Overall, the lyrics to Rock Around the Clock capture the spirit of the 1950s rock and roll era, when young people were breaking free from traditional social norms and embracing a more rebellious and carefree lifestyle. The song became an anthem for this new generation of music and dance lovers, and it remains a beloved classic to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
Let's start rocking from the first hour of the day and keep going until the fourth hour.


Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
We will continue to rock until the eighth hour of the day.


Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
Let's keep rocking until the twelfth hour of the day.


We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We plan on having an energetic and exciting night filled with music, dancing, and good company.


Put your glad rags on and join me, hon'
Get dressed up and come join me for a fun night out.


We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We'll be ready to let loose and have a great time when the clock strikes one.


We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We'll continue to dance and party until the sun comes up.


When the clock strikes two, three and four
Even in the early morning hours, we'll still be dancing and enjoying the music.


If the band slows down we'll yell for more
If the band stops or slows down, we'll ask them to keep playing so we can keep dancing.


When the chimes ring five, six and seven
As the morning hours continue, we'll still be having a great time.


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


When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too
Even as the day goes on, we'll keep dancing and enjoying the music.


I'll be goin' strong and so will you
We will still have plenty of energy to keep dancing and having fun all night long.


When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then
Once it's midnight, we'll take a break and relax for a bit.


Start a rockin' round the clock again
After our break, we'll get back to dancing and enjoying the music all over again.


We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
We intend on dancing and partying all night long, no matter what time it is.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Max Freedman, James Myers

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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

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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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