Razzle Dazzle
Bill Haley feat. The Comets Lyrics
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(On your mark)
Get set
(Get set)
Now ready
(Ready)
Go
Everybody razzle-dazzle
Everybody razzle-dazzle
If it's all night long
Now here's a dance
(Wack-a doo, wack-a-doo)
Everyone can do
(Wack-a doo, wack-a-doo)
It's the hipster's dance
(Wack-a doo, wack-a-doo)
And the square cats too
(Wack-a doo, wack-a-doo)
Won't you take a chance?
(Wack-a doo, wack-a-doo)
This is all you do
(Wack-a doo, wack-a-doo)
You just take your baby
Don't you leave that spot
Then you dance like crazy
Give it all you've got
That's the razzle-dazzle
If you're ready or not
On your mark
(On your mark)
Get set
(Get set)
Now ready
(Ready)
Go
Everybody razzle-dazzle
Everybody razzle-dazzle
Everybody razzle-dazzle
If it's all night long
Let's get together
(Get together)
One, two and three
(One, two and three)
Jumpin' to the center
(To the center)
Just you and me
(Just you and me)
Put your best foot forward
(Wack-a doo, wack-a-doo)
Baby can't you see
(Baby can't you see)
When you hear them holler
And you ain't nowhere
Honey, you just foller
'Cause we're sure not square
That's the razzle-dazzle
Well, it's everywhere
On your mark
(On your mark)
Get set
(Get set)
Now ready
(Ready)
Go
Everybody razzle-dazzle
Everybody razzle-dazzle
Everybody razzle-dazzle
If it's all night long
Everybody razzle-dazzle
Everybody razzle-dazzle
Everybody razzle-dazzle
A-going on and on
If it's all night long
That's the razzle-dazzle
Razzle-dazzle song
The song "Razzle Dazzle" is a lively, upbeat tune performed by Bill Haley feat. The Comets. The opening lines of the song, "On your mark, Get set, Now ready, Go" sets the tone for a dance party, inviting listeners to join in the fun.
The lyrics of the song describe a new dance called the "razzle-dazzle" that everyone can do, whether they're a "hipster" or a "square cat." The dance involves staying in one spot and moving energetically with a partner. The song encourages listeners to "give it all you've got" and to keep dancing "if it's all night long."
Throughout the lyrics, there is a sense of community and togetherness, with lines like "Let's get together" and "Jumpin' to the center, just you and me." It conveys the idea that everyone can have fun and be part of the party, no matter their background or dance skills.
Overall, the song's message is one of excitement and inclusivity, celebrating the joy of dancing and being together.
Line by Line Meaning
On your mark
Get ready, prepare yourself
(On your mark)
A repetition of the previous line
Get set
Get into position
(Get set)
A repetition of the previous line
Now ready
Be ready to start
(Ready)
A repetition of the previous line
Go
Begin!
Everybody razzle-dazzle
Everyone dazzle and shine
Everybody razzle-dazzle
Repetition of the previous line
Everybody razzle-dazzle
Another repetition of the previous line
If it's all night long
All the way until morning
Now here's a dance
Listen up, there's a new dance
(Wack-a doo, wack-a-doo)
A sound effect to describe the dance
Everyone can do
Anyone can participate
(Wack-a doo, wack-a-doo)
Repetition of the previous sound effect
It's the hipster's dance
It's a popular dance among young people
(Wack-a doo, wack-a-doo)
Repetition of the sound effect
And the square cats too
Even older people can join
(Wack-a doo, wack-a-doo)
Repetition of the sound effect
Won't you take a chance?
Why not try it out?
This is all you do
It's a simple dance
You just take your baby
Grab your partner
Don't you leave that spot
Stay in one place
Then you dance like crazy
Go wild!
Give it all you've got
Put your heart and soul into it
That's the razzle-dazzle
That's what makes it special
If you're ready or not
Whether you're prepared or not
Let's get together
Join forces
(Get together)
Repetition of the previous line
One, two and three
Counting to start
(One, two and three)
Repetition of the previous line
Jumpin' to the center
Moving towards the middle
(To the center)
Repetition of the previous line
Just you and me
Only two people needed
Put your best foot forward
Do your best!
(Wack-a doo, wack-a-doo)
Repetition of the sound effect
Baby can't you see
Do you understand?
When you hear them holler
When people start screaming out
And you ain't nowhere
When you don't have a clue
Honey, you just foller
Just follow along
'Cause we're sure not square
Because we're cool, not boring
That's the razzle-dazzle
That's what makes it special
Well, it's everywhere
It's all around us
A-going on and on
Happening non-stop
Razzle-dazzle song
This is a song about the razzle-dazzle
Writer(s): Charles E. Calhoun
Contributed by Camden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.