Rockin' Robin
Bobby Day & The Satellites Lyrics
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(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweedilly-tweedilly-deet)
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweedilly-tweedilly-deet)
(Tweet-tweet-tweet-tweet)
He rocks in the treetops all day long
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little birds on Jaybird Street
Rockin' robin (tweet-tweet-tweet)
Rock-rock-rockin' robin' (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Blow, rockin' robin
'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Yeah
Every little swallow, every chick-a-dee
Every little bird in the tall oak tree
The wise old owl, the big black crow
Flappin' their wings singin', "Go, bird, go"
Rockin' robin (tweet-tweet-tweet)
Rock-rock-rockin' robin' (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Blow, rockin' robin
'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Blow
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweet-tweet)
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweet)
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweet-tweet)
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweet)
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet) (uh-uh-uh-uh-uh) (tweet-tweet)
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet)
A pretty little raven at the bird bandstand
Taught him how to do the bop and it was grand
They started going steady and bless my soul
He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole
He rocks in the treetop all day long
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little birds on Jaybird Street
Love to hear the robin go tweet-tweet-tweet
Rockin' robin (tweet-tweet-tweet)
Rock-rock-rockin' robin' (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Blow, rockin' robin
'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Alright
Well, the pretty little raven at the bird bandstand
Taught him how to do the bop and it was grand
They started going steady and bless my soul
He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole
He rocks in the treetop all day long
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little birds on Jaybird Street
Love to hear the robin go tweet tweet tweet
Rockin' robin (tweet-tweet-tweet)
Rock-rock-rockin' robin' (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Blow, rockin' robin
'Cause we're really gonna rock tonight (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweedilly-tweedilly-deet)
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweedilly-tweedilly-deet)
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweedilly-tweedilly-deet)
(Tweet-tweet)
The song "Rockin' Robin" by Bobby Day & The Satellites is a joyful tune, with a catchy melody and upbeat lyrics that describe the antics of a robin as he flaps, bobs, and sings in a treetop. The lyrics tell the story of a bird that is so talented that he can rock all day long without getting tired. The song begins with a series of nonsensical sounds that are meant to evoke the sound of birds singing. The lyrics then describe how the robin hops and bops in the tree branches while singing his song, which all the birds on Jaybird Street love to hear. The song's catchy chorus, "Rockin' Robin, tweet-tweet-tweet," repeats several times throughout the song, accompanied by a catchy melody that is sure to put listeners in a happy mood.
The final verse of the song describes how the raven taught the robin to "do the bop," which allowed the two birds to go steady and become a popular bird dance couple. The lyrics end with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the song's joyful, upbeat nature.
Overall, "Rockin' Robin" is a fun song that celebrates the joy of dance, music, and nature. The nonsensical sounds and catchy melody make it a favorite among listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweedilly-tweedilly-deet)
This is the chorus of the song, and doesn't have a specific meaning
He rocks in the treetops all day long
The robin is constantly present in the treetops, rocking and moving around
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
The robin is not only rocking, but it is also moving about and vocalizing
All the little birds on Jaybird Street
The robin is not alone, as many other birds are in the vicinity
Love to hear the robin go tweet-tweet-tweet
The other birds enjoy the robin's singing and tweeting
Rockin' robin, (tweet-tweet-tweet)
This is the chorus of the song that repeats throughout
Rock-rock-rockin' robin' (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
This is the chorus of the song with a slight variation
Go rockin' robin 'cause we're really gonna rock tonight (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
The other birds urge the robin to continue rocking and singing, as they are all going to rock together later
Every little swallow, every chick-a-dee
All the birds are present and accounted for
Every little bird in the tall oak tree
There are many birds in the area, even in the tall oak tree
The wise old owl, the big black crow
Even the wise animals like the owl and the big black crow are present
Flappin' their wings signin' "go bird, go"
The other birds are cheering on the robin
A wordy little raven at the bird's first dance
The raven is talking too much, even at bird events
Taught him how to do the bop and it was grand
The raven taught the robin how to dance the bop style, and it was wonderful
They started going steady and bless my soul
The raven and the robin are romantically involved
He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole
The robin is now the best dancer, even surpassing the buzzard and the oriole
Well, the pretty little raven at the bird bandstand
The raven is now recognized as beautiful
Taught him how to do the bop and it was grand
The raven continued to teach the robin how to dance the bop
Rockin' robin, (tweet-tweet-tweet)
This is the chorus of the song, once again
Rock-rock-rockin' robin' (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
This is the chorus of the song, once again, with a slight variation
Go rockin' robin 'cause we're really gonna rock tonight (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
The other birds continue to urge the robin to keep rocking because they will be rocking together that night
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweedilly-tweedilly-deet)
This is the chorus of the song again, playing to the end of the song.
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweedilly-tweedilly-deet)
This is the chorus of the song again, playing to the end of the song.
(Tweedilly-tweedilly-deet, tweedilly-tweedilly-deet)
This is the chorus of the song again, playing to the end of the song.
(Tweet-tweet-tweet-tweet)
This is the chorus of the song again, playing to the end of the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Jimmie Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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He rocks in the treetops all day long
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little birds on Jaybird Street
Love to hear the robin go tweet-tweet-tweet
Rockin' robin, (tweet-tweet-tweet)
Rock-rock-rockin' robin' (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Go rockin' robin 'cause we're really gonna rock tonight (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Every little swallow, every chick-a-dee
Every little bird in the tall oak tree
The wise old owl, the big black crow
Flappin' their wings signin' "go bird, go"
Rockin' robin, (tweet-tweet-tweet)
Rock-rock-rockin' robin' (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Go rockin' robin 'cause we're really gonna rock tonight (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
A wordy little raven at the bird's first dance
Taught him how to do the bop and it was grand
They started going steady and bless my soul
He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole
He rocks in the treetops all day long
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little birds on Jaybird Street
Love to hear the robin go tweet-tweet-tweet
Rockin' robin, (tweet-tweet-tweet)
Rock-rock-rockin' robin' (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Go rockin' robin 'cause we're really gonna rock tonight (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Well, the pretty little raven at the bird bandstand
Taught him how to do the bop and it was grand
They started going steady and bless my soul
He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole
He rocks in the treetops all day long
Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song
All the little birds on Jaybird Street
Love to hear the robin go tweet tweet tweet
Rockin' robin, (tweet-tweet-tweet)
Rock-rock-rockin' robin' (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
Go rockin' robin 'cause we're really gonna rock tonight (tweet-tweedilly-tweet)
@davidnelson7972
Unfortunately for my neighbors - I still sing this song 65 years later
@davidnelson7972
@John Meegan well that;s awful nice thank you, but I also play blasting rock guitar, with thoughts of Hendrix, but play like Neil Young bahhhhd.
@tiffanypagillo2409
That’s beautiful
@SunnyMusicalProductions
I say……. Lucky neighbors!
@nicolelatorre7639
😂😂😂
@MrBb51290
I'd be rockin with ya outside
@NONO-rz4tg
Im currently 10, almost 11. I remember being about 5 or 6 and me and my grandma would wake up everyday at 9 or 10am to go sit out in the porch and sing. We'd always sing this song. Even everyday at 6am when i woke up to go to school we'd sing this waiting for the bus. Great memories.
@marrybunny3929
That’s sooo cute 🥺🥰
@kaceyolsen8350
I'm 49 and just love older generations of awesome music. There's just nothing so upbeat like this anymore!
@jeannetrangata
Thanks to my beautiful Mommy, who was born in 1941 and grew up in the heart of this ear, I know all of the songs and dances from her youth. This is a great song. :)