Rock around the Clock
Bill Haley feat. The Comets Lyrics
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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, 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.
The song "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets is an iconic rock and roll track that captures the excitement and energy of the genre. The lyrics detail a night of partying and dancing, with the chorus emphasizing the idea of rocking all night long, until dawn breaks. The opening lines establish the framework of the song, with the hours leading up to midnight serving as a countdown to the start of the festivities.
As the song progresses, the lyrics encourage listeners to join in the fun and "put your glad rags on," creating a sense of inclusiveness and camaraderie. The repetition of the phrase "we're gonna rock around the clock tonight" reinforces this communal spirit, as the singer invites everyone to participate in the celebration of music and movement. The call-and-response structure of the verses, in which the singer describes a scenario and the audience responds with a chorus, further reinforces this sense of participation.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock,
Let's start rocking from one o'clock and keep it going till four o'clock.
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock,
Then rock through five o'clock to eight o'clock as well.
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock,
We'll keep rocking from nine o'clock till twelve o'clock too.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight.
We're going to rock from dusk till dawn tonight.
Put your glad rags on and join me, hon,
Wear your best clothes and come party with me.
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one,
Let's have fun together when the clock strikes one o'clock.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight,
We're going to party tonight and keep rocking all night long.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight.
We are going to keep rocking until the sun comes up.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
We are going to keep rocking all night long.
When the clock strikes two, three and four,
We continue to rock from two o'clock until four o'clock.
If the band slows down we'll yell for more,
If the band slows down, we'll shout out for them to keep playing.
When the chimes ring five, six and seven,
We'll still be rocking when the clock strikes five, six and seven.
We'll be right in seventh heaven.
We'll be in a state of complete bliss and happiness.
When it's eight, nine, ten, eleven too,
We'll keep the party going from eight o'clock to eleven o'clock too.
I'll be goin' strong and so will you.
We'll be dancing and rocking vigorously all night long.
When the clock strikes twelve, we'll cool off then,
We'll calm down a little when it's midnight.
Start a rockin' round the clock again.
Then we'll start rocking again and party till morning.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight.
We are not going to stop rocking all night long.
Writer(s): Max Freedman, James Myers
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